Director of Landscape Architecture
Alliant Engineering•Jacksonville, FL
About The Position
As the Director of Landscape Architecture, you will spearhead our business development initiatives and contribute significantly to the overall growth of the team. You will work closely with our clients, developers, counties and other municipalities to develop plans, manage the design process and lead production efforts.
Requirements
- Hands on experience in business development, project management and staff mentoring and training
- Demonstrated experience building and leading a Landscape Architecture department
- Strong design and critical thinking abilities
- Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
- 8+ years designing private and public sector projects
- Professional registration (FL)
- Excellent writing and oral presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and Client relationship building skills
- Strong aptitude with Adobe Photoshop and InDesign
- Expert technical knowledge of landscape architectural site development elements and materials
- A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic
- Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Responsibilities
- Lead client outreach for new project marketing
- Create marketing plans and assist in proposal writing
- Manage and assist in the development of complete project documents that include urban design, mixed-use, commercial, multi-family and single-family developments.
- Review and interpret regulatory codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans
- Review and analyze land features relating to opportunities and constraints for development
- Prepare due diligence analysis, land development concepts, design development plans and graphic illustrations using both digital and hand drawn formats
- Guide landscape architects and civil engineers to develop and refine design solutions
- Lead project meetings with staff, clients, & regulatory agencies
- Oversee the editing of technical plans, details, and specifications
Benefits
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
- Market-Leading Profit Sharing, ESOP and 401k Contribution Programs
- Medical (with HSA Contribution), Dental, and Vision Plans
- Company Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
- Wellness Programs and Competitions
- Generous Annual Leave and Compensatory Time Off Programs
- Flexible Schedules
- Casual Work Environment
- Paid Professional Development and Training
- Community Involvement/Charity Events
- Numerous Employee Focused Events (Lunch & Learns, Office Recreation Room, Off-Site Socials, Etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
