Sr. Mgr., Landscape Architecture ($123,000.00 - $163,600.00)

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager of Landscape Architecture will oversee landscape design projects from concept to completion across the Irvine Office property portfolio including new developments, reinvestment, and operational projects. This role will drive the vision and execution of the office environments, integrating design excellence with a deep understanding of project execution ensuring alignment with Irvine Company’s brand identity and overall goals. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and define comprehensive project scopes by synthesizing site analysis with commercial objectives from Leasing and Asset Management to maximize property value.
• Direct and manage cross-functional external consultants across planning, design, and construction, delivering decisive direction and constructive critique to maintain project speed.
• Oversee the interpretation and review of landscape working drawings, construction details, and 3D visualization packages to guarantee conformance with design intent.
• Collaborate with project teams to orchestrate design workflows, optimize project schedules, and enforce cost control measures across all project phases.
• Author, organize, and present high-level design materials to Senior Management, securing strategic alignment and executive approvals for complex developments.
• Provide definitive expertise on interior and exterior planting schemes, successfully balancing design aesthetics with operational maintenance constraints and long-term species longevity.
• Spearhead site walks and field inventories to audit existing conditions, finalize premium material selections, and coordinate critical submittal documentation.
• Lead value engineering initiatives on complex landscape packages to reduce capital expenditure without compromising design integrity or asset longevity.
• Serve as the internal subject matter expert on landscape and public realm design for acquisitions, construction, and property management teams during due diligence.

Additional Skills:

• Proficient in the use of design-related software applications such as  AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Expertise in selecting adaptable plant species that balance design aesthetics and long-term performance.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in high pressure, fast paced environments.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience)
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) preferred    

Preferred Years of Relevant Work Experience:

• 5+ years with design, management, and construction experience in landscape architecture.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel Required
• Valid California driver’s license; Maintain continuous vehicle liability insurance as required by state law. (This role requires the regular and frequent operation of a vehicle, as defined in the Company’s MVR policy, and is part of the essential duties of this position.)

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations: