Senior Landscape Architect

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect with 15 years of professional experience to be part of our Landscape Architecture Department in our West Palm Beach, FL office.

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

The Senior Landscape Architect will work collaboratively in a team setting on the development of conceptual designs, the production of construction and permit drawings as well as on-site construction administration.  Projects will include a wide range of landscape projects including land development, commercial and resort design, streetscapes, parks, and entry features as well as federal, state and local government projects.  

Client Management

• Attend scoping meetings with clients
• Prepare fee proposals
• Client coordination
• Review project billing

Project Management

• Provide design/technical guidance to Designers and Project Managers and oversee the development of design packages including:
• Landscape Plans
• Irrigation Plans
• Hardscape Plans
• Site Amenity Plans
• Prepare detailed opinion of construction cost estimates
• Review Inspection reports
• Provide quality control reviews of work products

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university
• Minimum 15 years’ related experience with current licensure
• Must understand the relationship between design and constructability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the 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 accommodation 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

Responsibilities

The Senior Landscape Architect will work collaboratively in a team setting on the development of conceptual designs, the production of construction and permit drawings as well as on-site construction administration.  Projects will include a wide range of landscape projects including land development, commercial and resort design, streetscapes, parks, and entry features as well as federal, state and local government projects.  
 
Client Management
- Attend scoping meetings with clients
- Prepare fee proposals
- Client coordination
- Review project billing
Project Management
- Provide design/technical guidance to Designers and Project Managers and oversee the development of design packages including:
- Landscape Plans
- Irrigation Plans
- Hardscape Plans
- Site Amenity Plans
- Prepare detailed opinion of construction cost estimates
- Review Inspection reports
- Provide quality control reviews of work products