Senior Landscape Architect
Senior Landscape Architect at Calvin Giordano & Associates (a SAFEbuilt company) leading complex municipal and public-sector projects from concept through construction — overseeing design deliverables, budgets, teams, and client relationships while mentoring junior staff. Core tools include AutoCAD, SketchUp/Rhino/Lumion, and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fort Lauderdale, FL
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture
- Registered Landscape Architect (RLA); FL license preferred, otherwise must attain Florida License within 6 months of employment
- Minimum of 8 years of professional, licensed landscape architecture experience
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong experience leading municipal or public-sector projects
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency with SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or similar visualization tools
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
Nice to have
- Experience with Civil 3D or Revit
- Familiarity with GIS tools and project management software
Full description
Senior Landscape Architect - Fort Lauderdale
Calvin Giordano & Associates (CGA), a SAFEbuilt Company, is an award-winning multidisciplinary firm with offices throughout Florida. Our delivery of exceptional solutions starts with exceptional people. At CGA, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals across numerous disciplines and alongside the best in the industry. We recognize the value of our employees and foster an environment where each can make a worthwhile contribution to the company, clients, and their own personal development. We also value a work life balance and understand the importance of flexibility.
We are seeking an experience and motivated Senior Landscape Architect to lead complex municipal and public-sector projects from concept through construction. This role provides technical and design leadership, manages project teams, oversees budgets and schedules, and serves as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders. The Senior Landscape Architect also plays a key role in mentoring staff, shaping design standards, and contributing to the firm’s long-term growth and reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex, high-visibility municipal projects
- Oversee and approve design concepts, construction documents, and technical deliverables
- Manage project budgets, schedules, scopes, and resources to ensure successful outcomes
- Serve as the primary client liaison, presenting design solutions and managing feedback
- Mentor and supervise Landscape Architects, junior staff, and design team members
- Coordinate with engineers, planners, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Conduct site visits to support construction administration and ensure design intent
- Contribute to design standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
- Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required (FL-preferred, otherwise must attain Florida License within 6-months of employment)
- Minimum of 8 years of professional, licensed landscape architecture experience
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
- Strong experience leading municipal or public-sector projects
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Civil 3D or Revit preferred
- Proficiency with SketchUp, Rhino, Lumion, or similar visualization tools
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)