Senior Landscape Architect/Project Manager

Next City; Florida; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm in Longwood, FL is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect/Project Manager. The role requires 10+ years of experience and involves leading multi-disciplinary projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring high-quality design outcomes. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) company contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Reimbursement for LA licensure-related fees

Personalized individual development plans

Paid time off and holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in landscape architecture.
• Strong graphics skills through computer programs and/or hand sketching.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and documentation from start to finish.
• Manage team to develop landscape architectural solutions.
• Foster client relationships and satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

About the Company:

Our Longwood, FL-based landscape architecture firm is seeking an exceptional Senior Landscape Architect/Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the profession of Landscape Architecture. They can also effectively guide and collaborate with others to create high-quality documentation for our clients and utilize advanced project management skills to drive projects forward to successful completion. This role will collaborate with teammates in person with the option of a hybrid schedule.

Dix.Hite provides leadership in design and landscape architecture, with special expertise in sustainable mixed-use, transportation and trails, parks and public space, multifamily development, and master-planned communities.

We Design for Life. When we design, we are driven by how our ability to tell the stories of the land will impact the lives of a space’s end users. It means that we design for life experiences. It means that we keep native ecosystems top of mind in our design work. It means that our employees pour their all into their work, thus enhancing their own lives and the lives of those who interact with the spaces they design.

Dix Hite + Partners is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

• Providing design leadership and documentation direction from start to finish to ensure high-quality, innovative, and functional design
• Manage the team to develop landscape architectural solutions in line with the client’s needs, project goals, and environmental impacts
• Independently develop design solutions on complex projects with multi-disciplinary teams
• Seek feedback to ensure design and technical solutions are appropriate (e.g., via design reviews)
• Communicate with project and studio team members to manage workload
• Foster client relationships and satisfaction through active engagement, responsive communication, and effective management of client and project team changes throughout the project cycle. Build and develop new relationships with clients and allied professionals to win new work
• Develop and implement project plans, manage risks, and promote knowledge sharing to drive continuous improvement
• Establish and manage project parameters, oversee financial aspects, and ensure project profitability while maintaining regular communication
• Ensure high-quality technical outcomes by managing project deliverables, implementing quality procedures, and delivering solutions that meet contractual and industry standards
• Build and lead high-performing teams by strategically staffing projects, managing workflow, providing guidance/mentorship, and fostering professional development while maintaining positive team morale
• Drive business growth by leveraging project success, engaging in the development of proposals and client presentations, and utilizing Dix.Hite capabilities to secure new opportunities

Experience Required:

• Strong graphics through computer programs and/or hand sketching skills
• Knowledge of horticulture, plant materials, climate, and plant habitat
• Fluent in AutoCAD, LandFX, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, MS Office
• Ability to read and interpret design documents and identify and plan for potential risks
• Advanced skills in project management including scheduling, negotiation, effective communication with project stakeholders, and technical expertise to move projects forward to a positive outcome
• Leadership abilities including coaching, guiding, and motivating project team members
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Aligned with our core values of Empowerment, Passion, Integrity, Creativity, and Collaboration (EPICC!)

Experience Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience using Ajera - budgeting, scheduling, reporting
• Knowledge and experience using Revit
• FDOT experience

Why Dix.Hite:

We care deeply about our people, our environment, and the communities in which we work. We strive for cohesion between our work and our team member's lives beyond the practice, as we know it’s our people that bring this ethos to life.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary – Dix.Hite is committed to market-leading pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance and Flexible Benefit Account
• 401(k) company contribution of 3% regardless of the employee’s contribution
• Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Dix.Hite will reimburse for LA licensure-related fees, taxes, stamp/seals for documents, and continuing education courses to meet CEU requirements
• Dix.Hite provides additional opportunities for professional and personal growth and learning including annual personalized individual development plans
• In addition to our competitive PTO policy, Dix.Hite provides 10 paid holidays (including one floating holiday), and an end-of-year office closure that provides up to 4 additional paid days

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited Landscape Architecture program