Weston and Sampson is looking for a motivated and growth-oriented Landscape Architecture Team Leader with 15+ years’ experience for our Ft. Myers office.

What you’ll do:

• Promote the business plan and marketing effort for projects in the region.
• Work will include management of Landscape architecture led projects and Landscape Architecture tasks led by other disciplines. All work will be in support of our expanding Florida design practice. 
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams in all phases of the design process for a variety of project types and clients including municipal, institutional and educational. 
• Support projects through budgeting and permitting processes, including working with estimators to prepare construction and project costs, leading the project through permitting agencies and committees, and assisting the client in acquiring funding through public hearings and meetings.
• Provide Landscape architectural support to other Weston & Sampson discipline groups including Facilities, Aquatics, Environmental, Transportation, Stormwater and Resiliency.
• Participate in professional organizations and internal committees and/or groups.
• Collaborate and build strong working relationships with internal multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor and guide the development of junior staff and participate in the growth our Landscape Architectural practice for the Florida region.

   

What you will bring:

• Ability to lead a project team and guide production of construction documents, including coordination with internal and external engineering disciplines.
• 5+ years of experience managing projects with clients and executing contracts, while mentoring younger staff and coordinating with subconsultants.
• 15+ years of substantial experience as a productive member of a project design team
• Ability to function comfortably, gain trust, confidence and deal effectively with a wide range of individuals including consultants, contractors and project team members
• Proven ability to function in all phases of project development from preliminary planning and site evaluation, through construction drawings, construction drawings and contract administration. 
• Working experience with AutoCAD, Sketchup, Rhino, the Adobe suite and other graphic software is desirable. 
• Strong construction experience and knowledge of Landscape architectural technical detailing.
• Thorough knowledge of local and state regulatory agencies and codes
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Landscape architecture Registration in Florida is required.
• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university is required.
• Valid drivers license.

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Weston & Sampson is an 100% employee-owned, full-service environmental and infrastructure consulting firm made up of more than 1000 professionals, who work together to develop innovative, cost-effective solutions for our clients. Since our founding in 1899, Weston & Sampson’s mission has been to protect, improve, and sustain the natural and built environment to enhance the quality of life. As we grow, we are seeking dedicated technical and professional individuals who want to collaborate on meaningful projects with a team that respects and values their ideas. Weston & Sampson offers a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities—all in a supportive and dynamic corporate culture that embraces diverse perspectives and recognizes people for their contributions.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as other untapped groups, within our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve. Weston & Sampson is committed to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA). Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and equitable representation across our organization and to empower our employees to incorporate IDEA values into the work they perform.

Your world is always changing, and so are we. Join us as we grow: https://www.westonandsampson.com/join-our-team/

A Note to Third-Party Recruiters:

Weston & Sampson coordinates all recruiting and hiring at our company. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, staffing agencies, or related firms. Resumes are only accepted if a signed agreement is in place.  All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Weston & Sampson. Weston & Sampson is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.