WGI

Landscape Architect / Project Manager

WGI • $70K — $95K *
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience with current licensure or in the process of licensure in Florida
  • Proficiency in Microstation preferred
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between design and constructability
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop landscape plan packages from concept to construction
  • Conduct quality control reviews of landscape deliverables before finalization
  • Create project construction cost estimates
  • Coordinate with clients and sub-consultants, acting as liaison for government agencies
  • Collaborate internally with planning and engineering teams
  • Attend and represent the firm at public and community outreach meetings
  • Assist the Studio Manager in maintaining project schedules and budgets

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Life Insurance, Long-term and Short-term Disability
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • HSA with company contributions
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
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.

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.

About WGI

As a multidisciplinary consulting firm, WGI has eight offices throughout Florida and specializes in the following disciplines: Land Development/Municipal Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Surveying and Mapping, Subsurface Utility Engineering, Structures, Water Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Land Planning, and Creative Services. The Zweig Group ranked WGI #4 on its 2017 Hot Firms list and #23 on the 2017 Best Firms to Work For list.

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Joining WGI offers a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic team that drives innovation and leadership in the industry. WGI is renowned for its commitment to excellence and a culture that fosters growth and professional development.

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