Director of Landscape Architecture
LJA Engineering
04.2025 - Current
Thinh Tran
R.L.A.
Las Vegas,NV
Timeline
Director of Landscape Architecture
The WLB Group
09.2021 - 04.2025
Department Manager
Sunstate Studios, Landscape Architecture
06.2015 - 09.2021
Managing Principal
VTF Consulting • Landscape Architecture
04.2010 - 06.2015
Project Designer
Poggemeyer Design Group
11.2005 - 11.2008
Project Designer
Larson & Associates Inc., Landscape Architecture
10.2001 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Planning
Düsseldorf University of Applied Science
09.1988 - 03.1996
Work History
Director of Landscape Architecture
LJA Engineering
Las Vegas, NV
04.2025 - Current
- Developed strategic project plans to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with Architects and Engineers to drive project execution and alignment with Client's goals.
- Established and maintained relationships with clients, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project scopes.
Director of Landscape Architecture
The WLB Group
Las Vegas, NV
09.2021 - 04.2025
- Project negotiation, contracting and billing
- Conduct site analysis, feasibility studies, and environmental assessments
- Coordination of design and engineering sub-consultants
- Development of project specifications
- Staffing and coaching
- Design standards and guidelines
- Project coordination with Cities, County, project architects, and engineers
- Business development
- Highly motivated designer, mentor, and analytical leader
Department Manager
Sunstate Studios, Landscape Architecture
Las Vegas, NV
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Department Staffing
- Branding & Marketing
- Review and approve all Projects
- Projects Negotiation with Clients
- Projects Submittal to Government Agencies
- Projects Budgeting and Contracting
Managing Principal
VTF Consulting • Landscape Architecture
Las Vegas, NV
04.2010 - 06.2015
- Director
- Firm Staffing
- Review and approve all Projects
- Projects Budgeting and Contracting
- Designed, developed and implemented all projects
- Managing work schedules and assignments
Project Designer
Poggemeyer Design Group
Las Vegas, NV
11.2005 - 11.2008
- Project management
- Design development and construction documentation
- CAD detailing and product specifications
- Coordination with Government Agencies
Project Designer
Larson & Associates Inc., Landscape Architecture
Las Vegas, NV
10.2001 - 12.2005
- Project management
- Design development and construction documentation
- CAD detailing and product specifications
Overview
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Planning & Landscape Architecture
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Division manager - Design Constrction
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Talent Coaching
24
24
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Planning
Düsseldorf University of Applied Science
Düsseldorf, Germany 09.1988 - 03.1996
Skills
Relationship building
Verbal and written communication
Operations management
Team management
Creativity and innovation
Strategies and goals
Project coordination
Staff planning & management
Hiring and retention
Contract negotiation
Talent acquisition
Certification
Landscape Architect
Nevada #820
California #5715
Arizona #77258
Affiliations
- ASLA
My Clients
- Clark County
- City of Las Vegas
- D.R. Horton - America's Largest Homebuilder
- taylor morrison - America's Most Trusted Home Builder
- Toll Brothers - America's Luxury Home Builder
- Beazer Homes
- LENNAR
- Richmond American Homes
- KB Home – Build on Relationships
Accomplishments
As a landscape Architect, I created beautiful outdoor living spaces for the communities throughout Vegas and surrounding areas.
My other strength is Team Building & Mentoring young designers!
Contact Me
Email: tranium@gmx.com | Phone: 702-340-8624
Summary
Mr. Tran serves as the Director of the Landscape Architecture Department at The WLB Group, an LJA Company, where he oversees the design, management, and execution of a broad range of landscape architectural projects. With more than 35 years of professional experience, he brings a depth of expertise in site design, project management, and construction coordination across both public and private sectors. In his current role, Mr. Tran is responsible for supervising landscape designers, delegating tasks effectively, ensuring quality assurance throughout the design process, and reviewing plans, specifications, and technical drawings for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Tran’s career is distinguished by his work in municipal parks, trail systems, streetscapes, and community recreation facilities. His approach blends functionality, sustainability, and aesthetics, resulting in environments that not only meet the technical and regulatory demands of public infrastructure but also provide meaningful, beautiful, and inclusive user experiences. He has guided projects from conceptual planning through construction completion, ensuring that each stage aligns with client goals, budget expectations, and environmental context.
As a leader in the field, Mr. Tran works closely with municipalities, public agencies, and stakeholder groups to ensure project success through open communication, collaborative problem-solving, and thorough documentation. He is adept at facilitating public outreach processes, incorporating community feedback into design iterations, and addressing diverse user needs, including accessibility and long-term maintenance requirements for project upkeep.
Quote
“A man sees in the world what he carries in his heart.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe