Role Overview
Parsons Company is hiring a staff-level Horticulturist 8. This is a full-time role in Washington. posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Senior Horticulturist PMO Infrastructure Projects
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people,embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Horticulturist PMO Infrastructure Projects to join our team! In this role, you will support the Road Program by providing expert technical oversight of horticultural design, construction, and sustainability across large-scale infrastructure projects.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Reviewing horticultural design submissions, planting strategies, soil specifications, and irrigation concepts.
- Ensuring compliance with PMO standards, arid-region environmental conditions, and local regulations.
- Monitoring construction activities and evaluating landscape installation quality on project sites.
- Diagnosing plant health issues and recommending corrective measures.
- Coordinating with PMCM teams, landscape architects, irrigation engineers, and stakeholders.
- Supporting sustainability initiatives including native planting and water-use efficiency.
- Preparing technical reports, design review comments, and presentation material.
- Reviewing nursery operations, plant procurement standards, and material compliance.
- Contributing to long-term landscape performance and maintenance strategies.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related discipline (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience on large-scale infrastructure or public realm projects.
- Expertise in arid-region horticulture, including species selection and landscape performance.
- Strong knowledge of soil science, irrigation systems, and plant physiology.
- Experience in design review and construction monitoring of horticultural works.
- Familiarity with local Authority Standards and Environmental Regulations.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Strong technical review and analytical capability.
- Ability to diagnose plant health issues and propose effective solutions.
- Advanced understanding of sustainable and water-efficient planting systems.
- Effective communication and coordination skills with PMCM teams and project stakeholders.
- Ability to prepare technical reports, evaluations, and presentations.
- Knowledge of nursery operations and plant procurement processes.
- High attention to detail and strong focus on long-term landscape performance.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Horticulturist 8 position at Parsons Company?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Parsons Company. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Horticulturist 8 position at Parsons Company located?
This position is based in Washington. Parsons Company has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Horticulturist 8 at Parsons Company earn?
Parsons Company has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Horticulturist 8 role at Parsons Company posted?
This role was posted on May 13, 2026 (26 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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