Landscape Architect
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Job Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 youll work alongside experienced professionals across numerous disciplines and learn from 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 experienced and motivated Landscape Architect to support municipal and public-sector projects from concept through construction. This role is responsible for developing design solutions preparing construction documents coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and working directly with clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills sound judgment and a collaborative mindset to deliver high-quality compliant designs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop landscape architecture designs including site plans planting plans and construction documents
- Collaborate with engineers planners architects and other project partners to ensure integrated design solutions
- Research and apply zoning codes environmental regulations and permitting requirements
- Present design concepts and incorporate client and stakeholder feedback
- Participate in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy consistency and compliance
- Conduct site visits to assess conditions and support construction administration
- Support junior staff through guidance technical review and mentorship as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Landscape Architecture (Masters preferred)
- Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) required
- Minimum of 5 years of professional landscape architecture experience
- Experience working on municipal or public-sector projects strongly preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of SketchUp Rhino or similar tools
- Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
- Strong understanding of local codes permitting processes and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication organization and time-management skills
Work Environment & Schedule
- In-office for the first six (6) months; hybrid work arrangement available thereafter
- Office-based design work combined with regular field visits
- Frequent travel to project sites and municipal meetings
What We Offer
- Meaningful work on projects that positively impact communities
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Exposure to a variety of municipal clients and project types
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a comprehensive benefit offering. Benefits include health dental vision life and disability insurance paid holidays paid time off matching 401K Plans wellness programsand more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.
More About SAFEbuilt: employees are our greatest asset with exceptionally certified individuals in all departments including Planning & Zoning Code Enforcement Fire Prevention and Engineering as well as full-service and supplemental Building Department services. SAFEbuilt invests in developing our employees exploring innovative technology and giving back to our communities.
In partnership with over 1200 communities our talented experts make a difference in the cities and towns where we live and work. Through quality people and consistent service SAFEbuilt plays an important role in continually improving lives by developing safe thriving communities.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin gender identity gender expression age disability veteran status or any other protected factor.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability please contact us ator you may call us directly on .
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Rhinoceros 3D
- Illustration
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Sketchup
- ArcView
- Adobe Photoshop
- Autocad
- Adobe Illustrator
- Customer relationship management
- Sketch
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
SAFEbuilt is community development services firm offering building inspections, plan reviews, private provider & other professional services.
