SENIOR LANDSCAPE MANAGER

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all landscape activities throughout the lifecycle of residential and mixed-use development projects.
• Oversee landscape planning, design coordination, procurement, construction, and project handover.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, architects, urban planners, infrastructure, and MEP teams to ensure seamless project integration.
• Review and approve landscape designs, shop drawings, material submittals, planting plans, irrigation layouts, and technical specifications.
• Ensure landscape works comply with project requirements, local regulations, environmental standards, and quality requirements.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, resources, and contractor performance to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Lead value engineering initiatives to optimize landscape solutions while maintaining design intent and quality.
• Monitor construction progress through regular site inspections and resolve technical and operational issues.
• Manage landscape contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Oversee irrigation systems, hardscape works, softscape installation, site furnishings, and external public realm elements.
• Ensure successful testing, commissioning of irrigation systems, defect resolution, and final project handover.
• Prepare project progress reports, risk assessments, and presentations for senior management.
• Mentor and develop landscape engineering and site teams, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Horticulture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 14 years of experience in landscape management, with significant experience in residential and mixed-use development projects.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale landscape and public realm projects from design through construction and handover.
• Strong knowledge of hardscape, softscape, irrigation systems, grading, external works, and sustainable landscape practices.
• Excellent understanding of landscape construction methodologies, materials, specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong project management, planning, budgeting, and contract administration skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and BIM coordination is an advantage.
• Knowledge of local authority regulations, environmental standards, and sustainability requirements.
• Professional certifications or membership in relevant engineering or landscape organizations are considered an advantage.

Vertical: Engineering