Landscape Architect / Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Landscape Architect / Project Manager with at least 7-10 years of experience in the development of public projects to join our Landscape Architecture team in the Fort Lauderdale, FL office.

In this position you will work collaboratively with our Landscape Studio Manager and Senior Designers and oversee the development of landscape deliverables on a wide variety of public projects.  Projects will range from public plazas and parks, playgrounds, municipal facilities, streetscapes and transportation projects. Clients include municipalities, counties and state agencies.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Responsibilities

• Development of landscape plan packages; including landscape, hardscape, and irrigation plans from concept through construction
• Provide quality control review of landscape deliverables prior to sign/sealing the deliverables
• Development of project construction cost estimates
• Coordination with clients and sub-consultants and act as liaison to government agencies
• Internal coordination with planning and engineering teams
• Attend public meetings and community outreach meetings
• Work with Studio Manager to maintain project schedules and budgets

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
• 7-10 years related experience with current licensure or in the process of becoming licensed in the State of Florida
• Proficiency in Microstation a plus
• Must understand the relationship between design and constructability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD,  Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite a plus
• LIAF or ISA certifications a plus
• Ability to work as a team, or independently
• Night and weekend work may be required
• Travel to other office locations may be required
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas  

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

WGI does not accept any unsolicited resumes. Should any 3rd party agency or recruiter forward or submit any resume(s) to a WGI associate without a pre-existing contractual agreement, the submitted resume(s) will be deemed the property of WGI, and no placement fee will be provided.

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All third-party recruiting/supplemental staffing agencies are expected to familiarize themselves and abide by this policy.  

Responsibilities

- Development of landscape plan packages; including landscape, hardscape, and irrigation plans from concept through construction
- Provide quality control review of landscape deliverables prior to sign/sealing the deliverables
- Development of project construction cost estimates
- Coordination with clients and sub-consultants and act as liaison to government agencies
- Internal coordination with planning and engineering teams
- Attend public meetings and community outreach meetings
- Work with Studio Manager to maintain project schedules and budgets