Landscape Architect – Studio Lead

Jobtailor; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Miami is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead design, planning, and project delivery for landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and planning initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, an active license, and 8+ years of related experience, with strong AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Illustrator, and 3D modeling skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• Active Landscape Architecture license in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience.
• Portfolio required with application.

Responsibilities

• Assist leadership with planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and planning projects.
• Coordinate with staff to prepare site work cost estimates and feasibility analyses.
• Write and review feasibility studies, proposals, and technical specifications.
• Plan, schedule and manage project budgets; prepare progress reports and change orders.
• Oversee multiple projects within budgets and deadlines; monitor budgets and timelines.
• Provide oversight and management of staff for project assignments.
• Coach, train and motivate staff.
• Identify and pursue new clients; prepare proposals and support business development.
• Stay current on best practices and attend internal training.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Landscape Architecture license

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

Lumion

Illustrator

3D Modeling

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist discipline leadership with the planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and planning projects
• Coordinate and work with staff to prepare site work cost estimates, zoning analyses and determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data
• Write and review draft reports, including feasibility studies, proposals, and technical specifications
• Plan, schedule and develop task and project budgets; prepare progress reports and draft change orders
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget
• Provide direct oversight and management of staff and senior staff for specific project assignments
• Coach, train and motivate staff
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, prepare proposals, develop additional work within an existing project, and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients
• Remain current on landscape architecture practices, guidelines, regulations, and best management practices and attend internal training to expand knowledge and skills
• Perform other duties as requested

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• 8+ years prior related experience
• Landscape Architecture license in good standing
• Passion for design excellence and the challenges of creating inspiring places in urban environments
• Possess creative and exceptional technical skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Illustrator and 3D Modeling
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing
• Position requires work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends
• Please provide portfolio of work samples with application