Senior Landscape Architect

SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

Nashville, TN

 

About Sherwood Design Engineers

Sherwood is a civil and environmental engineering firm that is committed to investing in and embracing people, communities and the environment. 

Our team has delivered net zero energy and net zero carbon systems, net positive water systems, resilient coastlines, natural resource protection, green streets, living roofs and more for thousands of clients in the region and across the globe. We specialize in sustainable infrastructure, water management strategies, green building design, and systems based solutions for infrastructure and landscapes. Our focus is on the conservation and management of the consumption of all site resources — carbon, energy, water, and waste. We’ve worked on over thirty award-winning projects, and our work has been published locally and internationally.

Founded in 2003, our award-winning projects include Hudson Yards in New York (the largest private real estate development in U.S. history), San Francisco Better Streets Plan, Greater New Orleans Urban Water Plan, revitalization of the iconic waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park, and the 35 square-km Baietan Urban Area Plan in the heart of Guangzhou, China.

Our mission is to engineer an environmentally and socially regenerative planet. Will you join us?

Role Summary

We are seeking a driven, collaborative Senior Landscape Architect to lead the site vision for a major Tech Campus Development while helping expand our interdisciplinary landscape architecture practice.

You will bridge high-level ecological and site design with our in-house civil engineering and environmental teams. From conceptual master planning to final construction administration, you will serve as a key leader managing project delivery, client relationships, and team mentorship.

 

Minimum Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Licensure: Registered Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) license required (or local state registration with ability to obtain reciprocity within 1 year).
• 8-12 years of progressive project management experience in landscape architecture, with demonstrated success on tech/corporate campuses, urban plazas, land development, or large-scale civil/environmental projects.

Technical & Software Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and 3D Modeling (Rhino, Revit).
• Working knowledge of Civil 3D, GIS, and project management/scheduling tools is highly desirable.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction methodologies, detailing, plant materials, and field observation.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding written and verbal communication, executive presentation abilities, and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Travel: Ability to travel periodically to project sites and client meetings as required.

Expected Outcomes

• Project Management & Tech Campus Delivery
  • End-to-End Design Execution: Direct multidisciplinary project teams from initial concept development through Construction Documents (CDs) and Construction Administration (CA).
  • Technical CD Production: Oversee the generation of detailed CD packages, including hardscape, planting, grading, drainage, specs, and bidding documentation.
  • Scope & Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, optimize resource allocation, track billing, and manage scope changes to ensure project profitability and timely milestone delivery.
• Multi-Practice & Civil Engineering Integration
  • Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partner directly with in-house civil engineers and environmental scientists to seamlessly integrate sustainable stormwater management, green infrastructure, and ecological design into site plans.
  • Quality Assurance & Control (QA/QC): Perform rigorous QA/QC reviews to ensure all design packages meet firm standards, environmental regulations, local codes, and client specifications.
• Client Leadership & Practice Growth
  • Tech Client Liaison: Serve as a primary point of contact for tech campus stakeholders, converting complex engineering and environmental data into clear design narratives and executive presentations.
  • Business Development Support: Assist in building key industry relationships, drafting RFQ responses, creating scopes of work, and developing project fee proposals.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership
  • Staff Development: Supervise, guide, and mentor junior landscape architects and technical staff, fostering a positive, growth-oriented culture of trust and collaboration.
  • Resource Optimization: Balance workload distribution to build an efficient, highly motivated team environment.

 

What We Offer

• Flexible working - with every other Friday off
• Competitive Health plans, including PPO and HMO options, Dental and Vision plans
• Learning and Development stipend to use as you see fit
• Generous PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Automatic 401k enrollment and 401K match
• Fun team events, lunches and happy hours to get to know colleagues outside of work
• A tangible opportunity to truly help the environment!