Landscape Director

About the role

Parsons is seeking a highly experienced Landscape Director to provide strategic leadership for a world‑class public realm development. Reporting to the Parsons PMO, you will oversee multiple landscape design and delivery packages, ensuring alignment with program vision, quality standards, and client expectations.

Key responsibilities

• Set direction, priorities, and standards for the landscape portfolio in line with program objectives.
• Lead and integrate multidisciplinary teams, coordinating design consultants, delivery teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive performance, accountability, and quality across all landscape packages to meet program milestones.
• Serve as senior liaison with the client and key stakeholders, representing Parsons in high‑level engagements.
• Establish governance, reporting, and control mechanisms for clarity and delivery assurance.
• Mentor senior team members, building leadership capability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including leadership of large‑scale landscape or public‑realm programs.
• Proven track record managing senior, multidisciplinary teams in high‑performance environments.
• Strong program‑level perspective with ability to balance quality, cost, schedule, and risk.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and senior client engagement experience.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead one of the most ambitious public‑realm developments worldwide.
• Collaborative, innovative culture that values agility and growth.
• Access to a high‑performing team and extensive professional development resources.