Landscape Architect in Orange Park

Job Description

Director of Landscape Architecture

Job Posting

This leadership opportunity is with a growing, employee-focused engineering and consulting firm committed to thoughtful design and community-focused development.

Role Overview

The Director of Landscape Architecture will lead and grow landscape architecture practice, driving business development while guiding design vision and project delivery. This role partners closely with clients, developers, and public agencies and provides the opportunity to shape a practice, mentor a team, and deliver impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development and client outreach efforts
• Support marketing initiatives and proposal development
• Oversee design and production for urban design, mixed-use, commercial, multi-family, and residential projects
• Interpret zoning codes, ordinances, and comprehensive plans
• Analyze sites for development opportunities and constraints
• Prepare due diligence studies, concept plans, and design documents
• Guide and mentor landscape architects and interdisciplinary teams
• Lead project meetings with clients and regulatory agencies
• Ensure quality and consistency across plans, details, and specifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Professional landscape architecture licensure
• 8+ years of experience in private and public sector projects
• Proven success in business development and team leadership
• Strong design, communication, and client relationship skills
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite
• Deep technical knowledge of landscape architectural site development

What the Firm Offers

• Practice leadership with growth opportunity
• Collaborative, people-first culture
• Professional development and mentorship
• Flexible work environment
• Comprehensive benefits and long-term career growth

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Kathryn Jorgenson directly at 320-558-3659. Resumes may be confidentially sent to kathryn.jorgenson@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.