Landscape Architect / Project Manager

We are seeking a Landscape Architect / Project Manager with at least 10 years of experience to join our Landscape Architecture team in the West Palm Beach, FL office.

In this position you will work collaboratively with our Landscape Studio Manager and Senior Designers and oversee the development of landscape deliverables on a mix of public and private projects.  Projects will range from public plazas and parks as well as private development projects ranging from residential, commercial and industrial projects. Clients include municipalities, state agencies, private developers, property owners, national homebuilders, and industrial distributors.

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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• Development of landscape plan packages; including landscape, hard-scape, landscape lighting and irrigation plans from concept through construction
• Provide quality control review of landscape deliverables prior to sign/sealing the deliverables
• Development of project construction cost estimates
• Coordination with clients and sub-consultants and act as liaison to government agencies
• Internal coordination with planning and engineering teams
• Attend public meetings and community outreach meetings
• Work with Studio Manager to maintain project schedules and budgets

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or related design profession from an accredited university
• Demonstrated 10+ years in progressively responsible design experience
• Registered as a landscape architect with the State of Florida
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite required
• Demonstrates reliable understanding of the relationship between design and constructibility
• PMP - Project Manager Professional preferred 
• Experience using computer software programs including SketchUp, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and/or Illustrator is a plus
• Proficiency in preparing hand drawn sketches, graphics and illustrations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to write business correspondence and presentations
• Ability to work as a team, or independently
• Night and weekend work may be required
• Travel to other office locations may be required
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas  

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Work is performed in an office setting.  Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate a computer, keyboard and mouse.  Use of a telephone headset will allow for virtual communication with team members through Zoom and/or Microsoft Teams.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit for prolonged periods, use hands/fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms, speak and hear.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

If you have what it takes to join our growing organization and want to be part of a dedicated team, please apply today. In return, WGI provides a competitive salary and an outstanding work environment. WGI is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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