Technical Landscape Manager

About the role

An American multidisciplinary firm with more than 75 landscape architects in the UAE is looking for a Technical Landscape Manager to join its team. The role covers technical design and quality assurance across the Dubai and Abu Dhabi studios, working on projects such as the Rua Al-Madinah and Diriyah developments, the Soudah Peaks mountain tourism destination and Dubai's District 7.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance on landscape architecture, including design development, documentation, specification and construction detail administration.
• Lead the production of technical design documents such as site plans, grading plans, planting plans, landscape specifications and construction details.
• Review and monitor the quality of technical work, ensuring compliance with local codes, authority regulations and best practice.
• Manage the technical aspects of multiple projects from concept through construction, coordinating with clients, engineers, consultants, contractors and suppliers to limit RFIs, and helping with schedules and resource allocation.
• Supervise and mentor landscape architects, assist with recruitment, training and performance evaluations, and foster a collaborative, innovative team.
• Manage the Parsons Landscape technical design standards, run regular quality control reviews and implement the Parsons Quality (IDC & IDR) process before documentation issuance.
• Develop and update the office standard CSI specification library and own the studio's material library.
• Ensure sustainable design practices, including stormwater management and sustainable materials, and integrate landscape solutions with infrastructure engineers and architects.
• Engage with clients throughout project development and explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Required profile

• At least 15 years of continuous experience in landscape architecture; international experience in North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia is preferable.
• Bachelor of Landscape Architecture from an accredited university or college.
• Professional registration, licensure or chartership with an internationally recognised professional association.
• Fluent English, spoken and written; proficiency in other languages, especially Arabic, is highly regarded.
• Professional certification such as CMLI, ASLA or ALIA.