Lead Landscape Architect: Land Development Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee stock ownership plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Landscape Architecture Lead to drive growth in its Land Development practice in Saint Augustine, FL. You will lead project teams, manage scopes and budgets, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while guiding entitlements and permits.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence in landscape architecture, and active business development. A PLA/RLA license and extensive development experience are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive landscape architecture, planning, or land development experience.
• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA).
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Extensive experience with land development, entitlement, and municipal review processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of landscape architecture design, construction documentation, specifications, and permitting.
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and Land F/X.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring staff and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, resource planning, and profitability management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

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

AutoCAD

Land F/X

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in landscape architecture, land planning, or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Land F/X

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Landscape Architecture Lead to drive growth in its Land Development practice in Saint Augustine, FL. You will lead project teams, manage scopes and budgets, mentor staff, and strengthen client relationships while guiding entitlements and permits.

The role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence in landscape architecture, and active business development. A PLA/RLA license and extensive development experience are required.