Senior Associate Landscape Architect
On-siteMiami, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead landscape architecture projects end-to-end, from initial concept through construction administration, while developing design concepts, planting strategies, and specification packages. Coordinate multi-discipline consultant teams including civil engineers, architects, and MEP to ensure seamless integration and on-schedule delivery. Own project schedules, budgets, and deliverable milestones, managing the Florida permitting process for municipal, county, and South Florida Water Management District submissions. Mentor junior landscape architects and serve as the primary client contact to maintain trust and transparency. Support business development through proposals, RFQ responses, and client presentations. Requires Florida Landscape Architect licensure and 8-15 years of experience leading projects across residential, hospitality, and master-planned communities in the Miami and Palm Beach markets.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution
- Florida Landscape Architect licensure
- 8-15 years of professional experience in landscape architecture
- demonstrated project leadership at multiple scales
- Strong portfolio reflecting design excellence across residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or resort project types
- Deep familiarity with Florida native plant material, tropical planting design, and South Florida-specific site conditions
- Working knowledge of Florida building and permitting codes, SFWMD regulations, and local municipal review processes
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp
- All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization
Desired Qualifications
- Rhino or Lumion
- Experience leading landscape architecture projects end-to-end through construction administration
- Experience coordinating multi-discipline consultant teams including civil, architecture, MEP, and irrigation
- Experience owning project schedules and budgets and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience mentoring junior landscape architects and designers
- Professional experience delivering projects in South Florida, including the Miami and/or Palm Beach markets
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