Senior Landscape Architecture Lead, Land Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Employee Assistance Program

Financial planning program

Life and disability insurance

Tax savings plans

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401k with matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman seeks a Landscape Architecture Lead – Land Development in Saint Augustine, FL to lead growth and delivery of landscape architecture, planning, and land development services. You will mentor staff, manage projects, and strengthen client relationships, guiding entitlement and permitting processes.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design excellence, budgeting, and business development within the Land Development practice, with opportunities to shape departmental goals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in landscape architecture, land planning, or related discipline is required.
• Licensed Professional Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA).
• 15+ years of progressive landscape architecture, planning, or land development experience.
• 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.

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

Mentoring

Project management

Landscape design

Municipal approvals

Team leadership

Client relations

Budgeting

Entitlement knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Land F/X

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Baxter & Woodman seeks a Landscape Architecture Lead – Land Development in Saint Augustine, FL to lead growth and delivery of landscape architecture, planning, and land development services. You will mentor staff, manage projects, and strengthen client relationships, guiding entitlement and permitting processes.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, design excellence, budgeting, and business development within the Land Development practice, with opportunities to shape departmental goals and