Landscape Architect Project Manager, PLA

What We’re Looking For:

Michael Baker International is seeking a Landscape Architect Project Manager with PLA to join our Santa Ana, California team.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all phases of landscape architecture, form conceptual design through construction documents and close out on a variety of project types, including highway, federal facilities, and public works projects.
• Prepare high-quality construction documents using AutoCAD (federal/public works) and MicroStation (Caltrans).
• Assess and analyze site conditions, including land use, soils, vegetation, drainage, and site context.
• Develop and present landscape design concepts, renderings, and reports as part of project studies and design packages.
• Prepare technical specifications and cost estimates.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, including civil, traffic, structural, and stormwater engineering.
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and project stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits, attend project meetings, and support construction-phase services.
• Ensure ongoing quality assurance throughout the duration of each project.
• Support business development efforts, including maintaining strong client relationships, identifying new opportunities with existing clients, and contributing to proposal and interview efforts.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 8–12 years of professional experience.
• Current Landscape Architect license, PLA required (or ability to obtain if coming from out of state).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, SketchUp, Bluebeam, and other design software commonly used in landscape architecture.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or 3D modeling is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, planting design, irrigation design, and technical detailing.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate design intent clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience participating in business development activities, including proposal preparation, client coordination, or industry outreach, is a plus.

Compensation:

The approximate compensation range for this position is $101,504.00-$159,889.60 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

Why Choose Us:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.


Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.


We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.


We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.


EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.