Senior Associate Landscape Architect

Our client is a well-regarded landscape architecture firm with deep roots in the South Florida design community. The studio works across a diverse range of project types from luxury residential estates and boutique hospitality environments to large-scale master‑planned communities and is known for its commitment to design excellence, contextually responsive planting strategies, and a collaborative, studio‑first culture. With a growing pipeline of high‑profile work across the Miami and Palm Beach markets, the firm is expanding its senior leadership team. The OPPORTUNITY The firm is seeking a Senior Associate Landscape Architect to take on a pivotal leadership role within the studio. This is not a production‑only position; you will lead projects, own client relationships, manage consultant teams, and help shape the direction of the practice. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead landscape architecture projects end-to-end, from initial concept and schematic design through construction administration and project close‑out Develop and present design concepts, planting strategies, construction documents, and specification packages with clarity and design conviction Coordinate across a full consultant team including civil engineers, architects, MEP, irrigation designers ensuring seamless integration and on‑schedule delivery Own project schedules, budgets, and deliverable milestones, keeping clients and internal teams aligned throughout Manage the Florida permitting process including municipal, county, and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) submissions and responses Mentor junior landscape architects and designers, modeling a culture of design rigor, professional growth, and collaborative problem‑solving Serve as a primary client contact throughout the life of each project, maintaining trust, transparency, and a high standard of service Support business development through proposals, RFQ responses, and participation in client presentations and industry events REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited institution (required) Florida Landscape Architect licensure (required or actively in progress) 8–15 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, with demonstrated project leadership at multiple scales Strong portfolio reflecting design excellence across residential, hospitality, mixed‑use, or resort project types Deep familiarity with Florida native plant material, tropical planting design, and South Florida‑specific site conditions Working knowledge of Florida building and permitting codes, SFWMD regulations, and local municipal review processes Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp required; Rhino or Lumion a plus Experience leading landscape architecture projects end-to-end through construction administration is a plus Experience coordinating multi‑discipline consultant teams including civil, architecture, MEP, and irrigation is a plus Experience owning project schedules and budgets and managing multiple projects simultaneously is a plus Experience mentoring junior landscape architects and designers is a plus Professional experience delivering projects in South Florida, including the Miami and/or Palm Beach markets, is a plus All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long‑term work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr