Senior Design Manager - Landscape

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all landscape design activities from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Coordinate landscape design with multidisciplinary teams (architectural, civil, utilities, infrastructure, and MEP).
• Review and validate landscape design submissions from consultants for compliance with project scope, quality standards, and regulations.
• Ensure design integration across disciplines through regular design reviews and clash detection processes.
• Develop, monitor, and manage the landscape design programme aligned with overall project timelines.
• Provide expert input on landscape design including planting strategies, irrigation, grading, drainage, and hardscape.
• Review landscape concepts for functionality, sustainability, and aesthetic quality.
• Ensure use of appropriate plant species (native, climate-appropriate, low-maintenance).
• Assess environmental impact, soil conditions, hydrology, and long-term maintainability of proposed designs.
• Verify implementation of sustainable design solutions, including water efficiency and green infrastructure.
• Liaise with clients, authorities, and stakeholders for design approvals and compliance.
• Participate in technical meetings with consultants and contractors to resolve design issues.
• Support project reporting by providing updates on landscape design progress and risks.
• Monitor design changes and assess their impact on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Support value engineering exercises for landscape elements without compromising quality.
• Identify and mitigate design-related risks and technical challenges.
• Provide technical support during construction phases, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Oversee landscape implementation to ensure design intent is maintained.
• Monitor site progress related to landscaping and coordinate with supervision teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Minimum 12–15+ years of experience, including significant exposure to design management and landscape projects.
• Proven experience in PMC, consultancy, or large-scale infrastructure/urban development projects.
• Strong knowledge of Landscape design principles and urban design, Irrigation, grading, drainage, and sustainability practices and Design coordination across disciplines.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in design and coordination tools (AutoCAD, BIM, GIS, etc.).
• Solid understanding of international standards, codes, and authority requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to balance design quality, cost, and constructability.
• Acts as client representative for landscape design oversight, rather than primary designer.
• Focus on review, governance, integration, and delivery assurance.
• Ensures consultants deliver coordinated, buildable, and compliant landscape designs.

Hard Skills

• landscape design
• planting strategies
• irrigation
• grading
• drainage
• sustainable design solutions
• environmental impact assessment
• design management
• value engineering
• design coordination

Soft Skills

• leadership
• team management
• coordination
• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• decision-making
• communication
• risk mitigation
• design oversight
• integration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture