Careers
A Place to Grow Your Career in Landscape Architecture & Horticulture
At McDugald Steele, a career is an opportunity to shape meaningful gardens and be part of a team committed to lasting work. We are a fully integrated design-build firm, bringing together landscape architecture, construction, and garden management. This allows our team to stay closely involved in every phase of a project, from concept through installation and long-term care. Our work is guided by a clear set of values: a commitment to craftsmanship, respect for the land, collaboration across disciplines, and accountability in everything we do. These principles define how we design, how we build, and how we serve our clients.
We look for professionals who are skilled, collaborative, and take pride in their work. In return, we offer an environment that supports growth, encourages ownership, and values the contribution of every team member. At McDugald Steele, you will find a place to build a career with purpose and be part of work that endures.
Our Current Career Opportunities
DESIGN
McDugald Steele is seeking an experienced Project Landscape Architect to lead a portfolio of high-end residential projects from concept design through construction documentation and into field implementation. This role requires a design-driven professional with excellent computer proficiency and strong technical field-production skills, capable of translating design intent into clear and precise documentation. The ideal candidate values thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and the opportunity to see projects carried through construction to completion for some of Houston’s most extraordinary gardens.
To help you better understand the role and what it is like to work at McDugald Steele, we have answered some of the most common questions candidates ask about the Project Landscape Architect position.
moreCONSTRUCTION & PROJECT MANAGEMENT
This position plays a critical leadership role in translating design into built work. The in-house Construction Supervisor works closely with the project landscape architect, project managers, and skilled trades to ensure projects move smoothly from site mobilization through final walkthrough. Supervisors are trusted to lead crews, manage daily production, solve jobsite challenges, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the company's high standards of craftsmanship. For motivated individuals who take ownership of their work and lead by example, this role provides a path to grow professionally while helping deliver some of Houston's most extraordinary residential landscape projects.
To help you better understand the role and what it is like to work at McDugald Steele, we have answered some of the most common questions candidates ask about the Landscape Construction Supervisor position.
moreGARDEN MANAGEMENT
At McDugald Steele, our Garden Maintenance team is entrusted with the long-term care of some of Houston’s most refined residential gardens. The Experienced Garden Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in preserving design intent through expert horticulture, thoughtful oversight, and consistent attention to detail. This position blends leadership, plant knowledge, and client engagement, ensuring each garden continues to thrive, mature, and reflect the level of craftsmanship it was built upon. To help you better understand the role and what it is like to work at McDugald Steele, we have answered some of the most common questions candidates ask about the Garden Manager position.
moreINTERNSHIPS
Start Your Career in Landscape Construction! At McDugald Steele, this internship offers a hands-on introduction to how high-end residential landscapes are built. You will work alongside experienced construction teams to see how design is translated into precise, lasting outdoor environments. We are seeking motivated college students and recent graduates interested in landscape construction, construction management, or a related field. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience on active job sites across Houston while learning the technical and operational side of the design-build process.
moreAt McDugald Steele, internships are more than a line on a resume. They are a hands-on introduction to how exceptional gardens are designed, built, and maintained. We are seeking motivated college students and recent graduates who want real-world experience in landscape architecture, garden management, construction, or business operations. Whether you are studying landscape architecture, horticulture, construction management, or a related field, this is an opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to meaningful projects across Houston.
moreLife At McDugald Steele
A look at our team, our projects, and the day-to-day work that brings our gardens to life. From the studio to the field, these moments reflect the craftsmanship, collaboration, and care behind everything we do.
