Landscape Architect

Career Collective; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Career Collective in Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a licensed Landscape Architect to lead municipal and public-sector design from concept through construction.

The candidate will develop plans, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and ensure permitting compliance, with in-office work for six months followed by a hybrid schedule and site visits as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required, Florida license preferred or obtained within 6 months.
• Minimum 5 years of licensed landscape architecture experience.
• Municipal/public-sector project experience preferred; strong CAD skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop landscape architecture designs, site plans, planting plans, and construction documents.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, architects, and project partners.
• Research and apply local codes, environmental regs, and permitting requirements.
• Present concepts and incorporate client and stakeholder feedback.
• Quality control to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Site visits to assess conditions and support construction administration.
• Mentor junior staff as assigned.

Skills

Licensed Landscape Architect

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Landscape Architect - Fort Lauderdale

An award-winning multidisciplinary firm with offices throughout Florida. Our delivery of exceptional solutions starts with exceptional people. Here, you'll work alongside experienced professionals across numerous disciplines and learn from the best in the industry. We recognize the value of our employees and foster an environment where each can make a worthwhile contribution to the company, clients, and their own personal development. We also value a work life balance and understand the importance of flexibility.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Licensed Landscape Architect to support municipal and public-sector projects from concept through construction. This role is responsible for developing design solutions, preparing construction documents, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and working directly with clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality, compliant designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop landscape architecture designs, including site plans, planting plans, and construction documents
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, architects, and other project partners to ensure integrated design solutions
• Research and apply zoning codes, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements
• Present design concepts and incorporate client and stakeholder feedback
• Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Conduct site visits to assess conditions and support construction administration
• Support junior staff through guidance, technical review, and mentorship as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
• Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required (FL-preferred, otherwise must attain Florida License within 6-months of employment)
• Minimum of 5 years of professional, licensed landscape architecture experience
• Experience working on municipal or public-sector projects strongly preferredProficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of SketchUp, Rhino, or similar tools
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Strong understanding of local codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Work Environment & Schedule

• In-office for the first six (6) months; hybrid work arrangement available thereafter
• Office-based design work combined with regular field visits
• Frequent travel to project sites and municipal meetings

What We Offer

• Meaningful work on projects that positively impact communities
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Exposure to a variety of municipal clients and project types
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, matching 401K Plans, wellness programs and more. We are committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.