Director of Landscape Architecture

Halff Associates, Inc.

life insurance, paid time off, 401(k)

United States, Texas, Fort Worth

4000 Fossil Creek Boulevard (Show on map)

Mar 26, 2025

Position:
Director of Landscape Architecture

Location:

Fort Worth, TX

Job Id:
4428

# of Openings:
1

Director of Landscape Architecture -

Halff is seeking a Director of Landscape Architecture in the Dallas/ Fort Worth Texas Market. The selected candidate will lead an existing landscape architecture team that works collaboratively with other disciplines regularly including planners, engineers, and others to provide management on a wide variety of public and private projects.

Project emphasis includes: Parks, trails, streetscapes, recreation facilities, trails, sports fields and master planning on public and private sector projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment to help clients plan, design, and implement projects.

Director of Landscape Architect Requirements:

Ability to work with and oversee design team, consultants, and clients through all design stages from concept through construction
Foster and promote a positive, team-oriented environment and office culture
Ability to lead a team and projects meeting deadlines and budget requirements
Experience managing the financial metrics of a project and the team
Knowledgeable in producing CD sets including hardscape, planting, construction details, specifications, and bidding packages.
Experience designing parks, trails, recreation facilities, master-planned communities, etc. for public and private sector clients.
Experience with construction methodologies and implementation
Well organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated
Manage multiple projects of various scale and complexity simultaneously
Be able to anticipate the needs of clients and projects and resolve conflicts that arise

Director of Landscape Architect Qualifications:

Bachelors or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
Texas registration as a Professional Landscape Architect
10+ years of progressively responsible professional experience as a Professional Landscape Architect
Experience leading and developing people as well as leading projects
Familiarity with preparing proposals/scope of work documents and associated fees
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Land F/X, SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign, and Microsoft Office
Strong Site Planning capabilities / knowledge, and excellent design skills
Experience in planting design, hardscape design and construction document generation is critical
Excellent communication skills - written, graphical, verbal, and organizational skills
Ability to travel periodically, primarily in state, to support project needs

Interested candidates who meet or exceed the above qualifications are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and project portfolio or work samples that demonstrates their abilities. If collaborative work is shown, credit team members and note your role where applicable.

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Company Overview:

Halff is a mid-sized, employee-owned, diverse and multi-disciplined professional services firm. For more than 70 years, Halff has provided smarter solutions throughout the United States offering services in Construction Services, Energy, Environmental, Geographic Information Systems, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Land and Site Development, Planning and Landscape Architecture, MEP Engineering, Public Works, Right of Way, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Utility Engineering/Utility Coordination, Surveying, Transportation, Water Resources and Water/Wastewater.

Halff has offices in the following locations:

Arkansas: Bentonville, Fort Smith, Little Rock, and North Little Rock

Florida: Chipley, Crestview, Jacksonville, Orlando, Panama City Beach, Tallahassee, Tampa, Tavares, and Temple Terrace

Louisiana: Baton Rouge and Shreveport

Oklahoma: Norman and Oklahoma City

Texas: Austin, Brownsville, Conroe, Corpus Christi, Flower Mound, Fort Worth, Frisco, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, Midland, Richardson, San Antonio, and Tyler

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, prescription, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Health Savings Account, 529 College Savings Plan, Flexible Spending, an Employee Assistance Plan and more.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Halff is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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