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Senior-Level Landscape Architect

SWA Group
SWA Group Salary
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/27/2026

SWA/Balsley is actively seeking a highly skilled Senior-Level Landscape Architect with 10 years of landscape architecture experience. Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant, is a plus. Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia, is a plus.
About the position:

  • Domestic and international travel.
  • Shared leadership role with managing the studio and its growth.
  • Representing the firm at client and agency meetings and industry conferences.
  • Contributing to the marketing/business development efforts and recruitment.
  • Attendance at firm-wide technical and field group committee gatherings.
  • Participation in project/design kick-offs and crits throughout the project’s duration.
  • Provide studio leadership and mentoring in technical documentation and construction and provide project management, client management, and coordination of your own projects.
  • Provide peer reviews and leadership for Middle East project design teams.

Minimum Requirements:

• 10 years of professional experience at a landscape architecture firm, with work in both the private and public realms.
• Accredited degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Licensed in the State of New York or ability to obtain license within 1 year.
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating project management of full services.
• Strong attention to detail and organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Positive attitude and sense of accountability.
• Proficiency in:

o AutoCAD
o Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop, esp.)
o 3D modeling (Lumion, Rhino, and Sketchup, esp.)
o Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, esp.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience managing NYC Parks Capital Division projects, either as an in-house designer or with an outside consultant.
  • Experience working for or with other NYC public agencies, particularly EDC and DDC.
  • Experience working on international projects, particularly in the Middle East and Asia.
  • Experience leading a variety of public and private projects at a range of scales.
  • Strong knowledge of construction documentation, plant materials, and construction.
  • Experience or interest in business development and marketing.
  • Prior prime leadership experience with large teams.
  • Proficiency in:
  • Revit 3D modeling
  • Hand sketching
  • BIM

Apply:

  • Portfolio (PDF, 10MB, 20 pages max.)
  • Resume/CV (PDF)
  • Contact information for 2-3 references
  • Cover letter (PDF

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000

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