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Coleman Company, Inc · 1 month ago

Senior Landscape Architect

Savannah, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Coleman Company, Inc. is a multidisciplinary firm based in Savannah, GA, known for its technical precision and collaborative approach. They are seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead their Landscape Architecture group, responsible for overseeing design and project management while fostering client relationships and supporting business development efforts.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringLandscaping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the Landscape Architecture group while fostering a positive, creative, and collaborative team environment

Oversee design development, technical documentation, and project management across a diverse range of project types

Coordinate closely with planning, civil engineering, and survey teams to deliver cohesive and efficient project solutions

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies, consultants, and design partners

Manage and contribute to the preparation of planning, schematic design (SD), design development (DD), and construction document (CD) deliverables

Prepare and lead project presentations in both public and private settings, including design review boards, entitlement processes, and community meetings

Guide projects efficiently through permitting, bidding, and construction administration phases

Support marketing and business development efforts to help grow the practice

Apply strong plant knowledge, construction methods, and cost considerations to ensure buildable, high-quality landscapes

Maintain high standards of graphic quality through both digital and hand-drawn illustrations

Qualification

Georgia Licensed Landscape ArchitectAutoCAD proficiencyLeadership skillsProject managementAdobe Creative SuiteSketchUp proficiencyClient managementPlant knowledgeGraphic capabilitiesConstruction methods knowledgeBusiness developmentCommunication skills

Required

Georgia Licensed Landscape Architect (required)

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and guide production teams

Excellent written, verbal, and visual communication skills across diverse audiences

Proven experience working collaboratively with city/county planning departments, public works agencies, neighborhood groups, developers, and design partners

Strong design and graphic capabilities—digital and hand-drawn

Solid project management and client management skills

Ability to juggle multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines

Strong working knowledge of plant materials, trees, and groundcover selections (code requirements + aesthetics)

Understanding construction costs and ability to design within project budgets

Technical knowledge of landscape construction methods

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office

Experience in both master planning and landscape architecture project types