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 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.

• 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

• 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 Sketch Up 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.