Conor O’Brien

Landscape Construction Manager

Conor O’Brien is Senior Project Manager at Summerhill Associates. The mission of Summerhill Associates is to harness our team’s collective experience in horticulture, project management, and business operations to deliver a landscape that is constructed and then maintained at the highest standard possible. Summerhill’s practice provides comprehensive landscape services informed by long-established standards, craft, and deep experience.

Born and raised in Ireland, Conor moved to New York City in 2013 where he unearthed a passion for creating complex urban landscape projects and a unique aptitude that came from his experience studying and practicing both architecture and landscape architecture. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from University College Dublin and a Masters in Urbanism, Landscape and Planning from KU Leuven. Conor lives on Roosevelt Island with his wife and son where he is an active member of the community and volunteers at the weekend with the Roosevelt Island Garden Club.