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Landscape Architecture Director - Land Development
$103k-171k (estimate)
Full Time | Business Services
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LJA is Hiring a Landscape Architecture Director - Land Development Near Orlando, FL
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE DIRECTOR – LANDSCAPE ARCHITECUREELEVATE YOUR CAREER WITH USMcIntosh Associates, an LJA Company, is seeking a Landscape Architecture Director for the Planning and Landscape Architecture (PLA) division. This role is designed to help you achieve your full career potential by enhancing your professional development, excelling in your strengths, and fostering growth in new areas. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects that align with your interests, drive, and skills. Our team is highly motivated, enthusiastic about learning, and ready to take responsibility for projects. At McIntosh/LJA, you'll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. We maintain a supportive and encouraging environment, promoting mutual support and growth.
OPPORTUNITY AWAITSAt McIntosh/LJA, you will find the best of both worlds. McIntosh brings over 60 years of experience in engineering, planning, and surveying in Central Florida, offering opportunities to work on exciting projects for renowned regional brands. LJA complements this with its expertise across eight major market sectors, with over 60 office locations in nine states, providing numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. Our organizational structure is designed to empower you and facilitate a smoother path to successful project completion.
SummaryThe Planning and Landscape Architecture (PLA) Group is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Director of Landscape Architecture to help create and grow a team in our Orlando office. PLA team members are prepared for the challenge of implementing big ideas. From leveraging internal departments like surveying, GIS, and environmental services to working with various specialists to implement new technologies and software, the PLA teams are building the foundations for a future that integrates data, research, and the latest innovations in our planning and design processes.
Directors show a high level of enthusiasm for and commitment to the firm, its mission, and its professionals, and demonstrate expertise in the foundational principles in our industries. Directors also serve as active leaders in their projects and teams and have the respect of their peers & managers.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDEOur exciting and entrepreneurial culture will require you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:
LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:
OPPORTUNITY AWAITSAt McIntosh/LJA, you will find the best of both worlds. McIntosh brings over 60 years of experience in engineering, planning, and surveying in Central Florida, offering opportunities to work on exciting projects for renowned regional brands. LJA complements this with its expertise across eight major market sectors, with over 60 office locations in nine states, providing numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. Our organizational structure is designed to empower you and facilitate a smoother path to successful project completion.
SummaryThe Planning and Landscape Architecture (PLA) Group is growing rapidly, and we’re looking for a Director of Landscape Architecture to help create and grow a team in our Orlando office. PLA team members are prepared for the challenge of implementing big ideas. From leveraging internal departments like surveying, GIS, and environmental services to working with various specialists to implement new technologies and software, the PLA teams are building the foundations for a future that integrates data, research, and the latest innovations in our planning and design processes.
Directors show a high level of enthusiasm for and commitment to the firm, its mission, and its professionals, and demonstrate expertise in the foundational principles in our industries. Directors also serve as active leaders in their projects and teams and have the respect of their peers & managers.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDEOur exciting and entrepreneurial culture will require you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily. A typical day might include the following:
- Shepherding projects of all sizes through the design process while meeting the project needs of the client and the design team.
- Maintaining project design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure clients’ needs in decision-making and marketing are met.
- Understanding workloads and resources needed to meet project timelines and work within Senior Leadership on scheduling.
- Maintaining working knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials.
- Leading project Landscape Managers and staff to produce graphic and construction documents based on project needs and requirements.
- Working with Graduate Landscape Designers (GLD) and Landscape Designers (LD) to develop basic design and graphic communication skills.
- Identifying and mentoring GLD’s and LD’s to grow and advance their skills in preparation for promotion to next levels.
- Promptly and regularly communicating with clients, other consultants, and team members to successfully deliver high-quality, built projects and to develop long-term relationships.
- Maintaining skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability.
- Continuously exploring and implementing new and innovative design techniques, technologies, trends, and solutions.
- Building and following a Business Development strategy that serves existing clients and projects at LJA while pursuing outside clients and works as a Landscape Architecture practice.
- Bachelor’s or Advanced degree in Landscape Architecture.
- Florida Landscape Architect Licensure.
- 10 years of professional experience.
- Portfolio of successfully completed Florida projects showing experience in projects at a variety of scales and types.
- Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Business Development and Marketing Skills.
- Strong Site Design and Planting Design Skills.
- Area and Land Planning Skills preferred.
- Proficient in Graphic Communication.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up, Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Office.
- Proficiencies in one or more of the following: Rhino, Lumion, Twinmotion, UnReal, BIM, etc.
- Experience with MicroStation ORD
- Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Optional Flexible Work Schedule
- Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
- Health, dental and vision plans with options
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Education and tuition reimbursement programs
- Referral bonus program
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Business Services
SALARY
$103k-171k (estimate)
POST DATE
07/03/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/31/2024
WEBSITE
lja.com
HEADQUARTERS
HOUSTON, TX
SIZE
1,000 - 3,000
FOUNDED
1997
CEO
J S CARGILL
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Business Services
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About LJA
LJA Greece is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LJA Engineering, Inc. established in 2019 in Athens, Greece. LJA Engineering, Inc, has over 750 employees in 28 offices across Texas and Florida and organized around six comprehensive sectors: Land Development, Public Infrastructure, Energy Services, Environmental & Coastal, Rail Services, and Surveying. LJA has significant engineering, planning, surveying, landscape architecture, GIS, and construction management talent to serve the technical needs of public and private entities in community and site development, midstream infrastructure, public works..., transportation, water resources, and hydrology and hydraulics.
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