Lead Landscape Architect — Land Development & Growth

Baxter and Woodman Inc; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman Inc. seeks a Landscape Architecture Department Lead to grow and manage the Landscape Architecture and Land Development practice in the St. Augustine, FL area.

You will oversee project execution, mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and guide entitlement, permitting, and development review processes. The role balances technical leadership with business development, budgeting, and team development, leveraging AutoCAD, LandFX, and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, land planning, or related field.
• 15+ years progressive landscape architecture or land development experience.
• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of entitlements, permitting, and municipal reviews.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and LandFX.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and MS Office.
• Mentoring staff and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee conceptual, schematic, and detailed landscape architecture plans and construction documents.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and resource allocation.
• Assist in preparing conceptual, schematic, and detailed landscape plans.
• Guide entitlement, permitting, and development review processes.
• Provide technical expertise related to zoning, landscape ordinances, municipal standards, and development regulations.
• Conduct site analysis, including measuring, photographing, and documenting existing conditions.
• Lead quality assurance and quality control reviews for project deliverables.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, planners, architects, developers, municipalities, and regulatory agencies.
• Help create graphics, renderings, and presentation materials for client meetings.
• Assist in ensuring internal communication and coordination of design efforts.
• Help develop cost estimates for landscape-related improvements.
• Assist in making presentations to clients, public officials, and the public.
• Participate in professional organizations and support efforts to advance the landscape architecture profession.
• Contribute to meeting departmental utilization and project goals.
• Lead the growth and management of the Landscape Architecture and Land Development practice.
• Establish departmental goals, quality standards, staffing strategies, and professional development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain long‑term relationships with public and private‑sector clients.
• Lead proposal preparation, interviews, and qualifications‑based pursuits.
• Identify opportunities for expanding services and cultivating new business relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Budgeting

Mentoring staff

Communication

Land development expertise

Education

Bachelors in landscape architecture/land planning

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baxter & Woodman Inc. seeks a Landscape Architecture Department Lead to grow and manage the Landscape Architecture and Land Development practice in the St. Augustine, FL area.

You will oversee project execution, mentor staff, strengthen client relationships, and guide entitlement, permitting, and development review processes. The role balances technical leadership with business development, budgeting, and team development, leveraging AutoCAD, LandFX, and Adobe Creative Suite to deliver design