Assistant Director of Landscape Architecture - 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 Assistant Director of Landscape Architecture to support the leadership and growth of our Landscape Architecture team. This role bridges strategic leadership and project execution-overseeing multiple municipal and public-sector projects, supporting team development, and assisting in operational and business initiatives. The Assistant Director plays a key role in ensuring design quality, managing resources, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the firm's continued success and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Work Environment & Schedule
What We Offer
Why Join Us
If you're a seasoned Landscape Architect ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role-balancing team oversight, project delivery, and strategic impact-this position offers the opportunity to help shape both the future of our projects and the growth of our Landscape Architecture practice.
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 programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.
More About SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/
Our 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 at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.
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 Assistant Director of Landscape Architecture to support the leadership and growth of our Landscape Architecture team. This role bridges strategic leadership and project execution-overseeing multiple municipal and public-sector projects, supporting team development, and assisting in operational and business initiatives. The Assistant Director plays a key role in ensuring design quality, managing resources, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to the firm's continued success and expansion.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director in overseeing Landscape Architecture staff, including Senior Landscape Architects and project teams
- Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to team members
- Oversee multiple projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget expectations are met
- Provide technical and design oversight on complex municipal projects
- Serve as a key client contact, supporting presentations, meetings, and stakeholder coordination
- Assist in managing project budgets, resource allocation, and workload balancing
- Support business development efforts, including proposals and client relationship management
- Coordinate with engineers, planners, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Participate in site visits to support project oversight and ensure design intent
- Contribute to departmental processes, design standards, 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 10 years of professional landscape architecture experience
- Minimum of 4-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong experience with 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)
- Familiarity with GIS tools and project management software preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Work Environment & Schedule
- In-office for the first six (6) months; hybrid work arrangement available thereafter
- Office-based leadership and design work combined with regular field visits
- Frequent travel to project sites, client meetings, and stakeholder engagements
What We Offer
- Leadership opportunity with direct impact on team growth and project success
- Involvement in high-visibility, community-impacting municipal projects
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Professional growth, leadership development, and advancement opportunities
Why Join Us
If you're a seasoned Landscape Architect ready to take the next step into a broader leadership role-balancing team oversight, project delivery, and strategic impact-this position offers the opportunity to help shape both the future of our projects and the growth of our Landscape Architecture practice.
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 programs and more. SAFEbuilt is committed to Career Progression through paid training and step increases for additional certifications and licenses.
More About SAFEbuilt: http://safebuilt.com/
Our 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 at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.