Landscape Architecture Director

The Company:

RWA, a leading southwest Florida consulting engineering firm, has an opportunity for a Senior Landscape Architect to join our team as the Landscape Architecture Director.  This position will be based out of Fort Myers office but will have the opportunity to work with all office locations in southwest Florida. The ideal candidate is a licensed Landscape Architect with several years of experience managing a design team and/or projects in Florida.  This position entails close collaboration with our Engineering team to develop conceptual and permit-level plans associated with the development of master planned communities, commercial and institutional projects.   This position provides significant growth opportunities and will allow the right person to form their very own Landscape Architecture and Urban Design team.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation and Quarterly Profit-Sharing Program
• Competitive Benefits - Paid Time Off and Holidays; Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance; 401(k) matching; short and long-term disability.
• Flexible work opportunities (Flextime, remote work, summer hours, etc.)
• Professional development (Reimbursements for professional training, licenses, exams, memberships)

Position Summary:

The Landscape Architecture Director is responsible for leading efforts related to the landscaping and urban design of projects within RWA. This individual should be able to apply their broad experience with landscape architecture principles and technology to the built environment. This position provides an opportunity for the right person to grow this discipline within RWA and to form their very own  Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Group.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field
• Five to Ten (5-10) years of experience in all phases of landscape and urban design and planning, and substantial experience in the design of projects
• Three to Five (3-5) years of experience leading a team on landscape architecture/design projects
• Licensed Landscape Architect
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and graphical/modeling software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, SketchUp and Adobe)
• Advanced knowledge of landscape architectural and urban design and planning, documentation, zoning codes, diagramming, massing, building and open space typologies/morphologies, and development cost estimates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide group leadership in Landscape Architecture and urban design related projects
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective communication and coordination on assigned projects between other project participants, including architects, engineers, developers, contractors, and clients
• Analyze data on conditions such as site location, drainage, environmental reports or structure location for the development of design plans.
• Prepare, plan, and report for project design elements including, but not limited to, site grading, paving designs, walls, structures, site lighting, planting, and irrigation design
• Collaborate with architects or other related professionals on whole building design to maximize the aesthetic features of structures or surrounding land and to improve energy efficiency.
• Present project plans or designs to public stakeholders, such as government agencies or community groups.

Application Process:

If you are an enthusiastic individual with a curiosity to learn and grow, then we encourage you to complete the application to initiate the interviewing and hiring process for this role.

RWA, Inc. will conduct background and drug screenings for candidates who accept employment offers. Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition of employment and will be validated through “E-verify”.

EEO Statement:

RWA intends to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual preference, age, marital status, national origin, religion, handicap, disability, or veteran status. All personnel matters including, but not limited to recruitment, employment, compensation, benefits, social/recreational programs, training, promotion, and termination will be handled accordingly. Employment decisions will be based on objective criteria. RWA will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons on the basis of satisfying the particular requirements of the job independently of one’s race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual preference, marital status, national origin, handicap, disability, religion or veteran status.