Senior Landscape Designer: Lead Projects & Growth

KCI; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Landscape Designer in Fort Lauderdale to lead design and management of multiple landscape and irrigation projects.

This role requires a deep understanding of landscape architecture principles, strong project management, and the ability to collaborate with clients, team members, and regulatory agencies. You will ensure quality, supervise staff, manage budgets, and deliver projects on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience in planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring Landscape Architecture projects.
• Proven experience in project management roles, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to construction management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple landscape and irrigation projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Work closely with project team members, clients, and agencies to maintain project schedules and resolve any issues.
• Achieve or exceed individual utilization targets.
• Delegate work and oversee the development of junior staff members.
• Train backup personnel to ensure role coverage in your absence.
• Prepare and review research summaries, design calculations, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for approval.
• Consult and coordinate with other practices as required.
• Attend bi-weekly or more frequent meetings with the project team on all projects and tasks.
• Prepare detailed landscape and irrigation plans.
• Produce high-quality presentation and design graphics for client presentations and community group meetings.
• Conduct site research and analysis to determine project feasibility, density, and constraints.
• Draft schematic land use, landscape/wetland mitigation, and forest stand delineation plans.
• Conduct field construction observations and prepare detailed reports for review.
• Perform field inspections, compare field data to design plans, and gather necessary data such as measurements, sketches, and photographs.
• Oversee the review and approval of shop drawings and ensure all design work meets company standards and client expectations.
• Ensure projects fulfill ISO compliance requirements and participate in quality control and plan reviews.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for clients, community groups, and at public hearings or county meetings as required.
• Represent the company at meetings with clients, county officials, and seminars.
• Complete other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture

Job description

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Landscape Designer in Fort Lauderdale to lead design and management of multiple landscape and irrigation projects.

This role requires a deep understanding of landscape architecture principles, strong project management, and the ability to collaborate with clients, team members, and regulatory agencies. You will ensure quality, supervise staff, manage budgets, and deliver projects on time.