Senior Landscape Architect

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.

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AECOM’s Urbanism + Planning team is seeking an experienced and licensed Senior Landscape Architect to join our Tampa, Florida studio. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Florida's diverse public and private sector projects, including municipal, state, federal, transportation, institutional, and environmental initiatives.

The Senior Landscape Architect will play a pivotal role in supporting AECOM’s urbanism practice by delivering high-quality design, planning, and project management services. Specific responsibilities include:

• Design Leadership
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  Provide architectural guidance, calculations, analysis, studies, and design recommendations for specialized segments of the Landscape Architectural Discipline, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Project Management
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  Manage modest-sized projects independently or assist Project Managers on larger, more complex projects. Plan and organize multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Project Documentation
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  Prepare planning documents, conceptual and schematic designs, illustrations, graphics, construction details, construction documents, technical specifications, and cost estimates. Perform field reviews and site analysis, documenting observations and conditions in written reports. Perform construction administration and post-design services.
• Team Collaboration
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  Report to the Principal Landscape Architect and Senior Manager within the Tampa Urbanism Studio. Manage and mentor teams of landscape architects, designers, and specialists of varying sizes. Coordinate technical and administrative activities with multidisciplinary teams, including urban designers, engineers, architects, and technicians.
• Training and Development
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  Participate in the training and evaluation of assigned landscape architectural and design/drafting personnel.
• Travel
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  Domestic travel may be required to support project needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture from a Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board (LAAB)-accredited program or a related field, plus 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• State of Florida licensed landscape architect or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months of start date.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License and the ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.

• 8+ years of experience in landscape architecture and urban design, with a focus on Florida projects for both private and public sector clients, including municipal, county, state, and institutional agencies.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Expertise in public and private projects, including:
  Transportation (e.g., streetscapes, public realm, multi-modal projects);
  Parks, trails, and open space design;
  Placemaking, visioning, and master planning.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, including:
  AutoCAD, LandFX, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, 3D graphics tools, Arc View GIS, and other related CADD software.
• Strong project management, time management, and task management skills.
• Strong quality control practices and experience with…