
Careers
Are you ready to work with an outstanding team who believes in life balance?
Are you ready to regularly work on projects that to most LA’s are once in a lifetime dream jobs?
Are you ready for top-level pay?
Are you ready for a company contributing 401K plan, 100% company paid individual health, dental and life insurance?
Are you ready for a paid week off during the holidays on top of eligible first year vacation time?
It’s been a very good few years for Landscape Architecture, especially in Naples, a town synonymous with beautiful design and luxurious outdoor living. OPi has landed several notable projects in Southwest Florida, including a premiere luxury beachfront resort and up-and-coming mixed use destination projects. We routinely collaborate with the best-of-the-best architects, builders, and developers in the region, on a wide variety of well-rounded projects. We have a healthy waiting list of residential estate projects in the most exclusive neighborhoods around, any one of which most landscape architects would covet as a signature project.
Our culture is admittedly a bit unconventional for a thriving design firm. We work together, competing to be the best design firm, not as players but as one team. We’re a ridiculously talented group, but one that gets along like family and has a lot of fun working together. We have an office-wide design workshop called a charette almost every week to keep our creative skills sharp, monthly contests as an outlet for our competitive sides, and a Golden Retriever named Dakota who works alongside us a few days a week. We offer very competitive compensation and benefits, mentoring, and great opportunities for advancement within the firm.
Provide the following information by completing the form on this page to apply:
Cover letter stating why you would be an asset to our awesome team
Resume
Sample work
Qualifications (AutoCad, Excel, Word, Sketchup, etc. Hand drawing skills a plus.)
Education (BLA or MLA)
Alternatively, you can send the above information to our office:
5644 Tavilla Circle, Suite 207, Naples, FL 34110, United States
Current Opportunities
Senior Landscape Architect – Project Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Help lead design team in quality work, project management, and customer care
- Empowered to work independently to oversee key projects
- Build solid relationships with clients |contractors | vendors | municipal staff
- Guide clients through all phases of design
- Prepares proposals, reports, budget monitoring, & trend tracking
- Authority to sign and seal on design/plans
- Focus on quality work that inspires
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Photoshop…..
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Landscape Architecture
- Licensed by the state in Landscape Architecture or equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years experience in design, estimating, and project management
- Proficient in construction methods, thorough understanding of the build process
- Candidates with experience managing high end residential landscape design projects are especially encouraged to apply
Senior CAD Technician/Production Manager
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist Landscape Architects and Project Managers with production tasks for Conceptual Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation for both new-build and renovation work, including Waterfront Resorts, Hospitality projects, luxury Residential landscapes, Community Design, and a variety of Commercial projects.
- Adhere to Office Standards while producing construction documents, project permit drawings, and illustrative graphics.
- Draft in AutoCAD, as well as LandFX
- Render in Photoshop
- Create presentations in InDesign
- Extensive Hardscape Design and Documentation experience is required, including plans and details for monument signs, pools, paving, walls, water features, fire features, and other custom landscape features
- Participate in firm-wide Quality Control efforts
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a design firm
- Formal Training in AutoCAD or equivalent relevant education/experience
- Proven AutoCad Skills required
- Strong PC/IT skills ( i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Excellent Time Management skills
- Knowledge of Submittal processes for various Municipalities in SWFL
- Good work ethic
- Excellent team-player and collaborator
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-D modeling
Field Director for Top Landscape Architecture Firm
Unique Construction Administration/Design opportunity for an experienced Outdoor Designer or Landscape Construction Professional!
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience working in either a collaborative studio environment at a Landscape Architecture firm, or working in the field directing/building outdoor landscapes in Southwest Florida.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide construction administration for luxury outdoor landscapes, in commercial, residential, and hospitality sectors.
- Understand applicable codes and jurisdictional requirements (in particular, Collier and Lee Counties, City of Naples, City of Bonita Springs, and DEP)
- Assist with preparing concept designs, project permit drawings, illustrative graphics, and related documents.
- Perform site visits for existing and prospective projects, predominantly within Collier and Lee Counties.
- Perform site certification visits to evaluate installation and ensure the plan was followed.
- Take field measurements for as-built plans.
- Check-in on ongoing construction projects to ensure design intent is being maintained and resolve problems as they come up.
- Document observations and follow up with appropriate parties to resolve problems.
- Follow up on projects post-construction to observe, document, and solve any problems that the user may have identified. Suggest and coordinate additional enhancements and/or maintenance needs to ensure the project’s success over time.
- Accurately track and bill time and expenses.
- Maintain positive client feedback and satisfaction.
- Maintain quality service by assisting in establishing and participating in organization standards.
- As needed, assist in the day-to-day operation of the firm. This may include site visits, research, errands (as deemed necessary) and overall organization of computer files, drawings files, notes, etc.
- Work with team to improve OPi as a company by researching and recommending potential new opportunities, service improvements, and quality enhancements.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong experience working in the field, preferably in landscape construction
- Familiarity with Plants and Planting techniques in Southwest Florida
- Familiarity with Hardscape materials and construction techniques (such as pavers, walls, fences, gates, copings and caps, pool tile, custom firepits and water features, planting containers, lighting, irrigation, etc.)
- Familiarity with swimming pool design and construction
- Successful completion of college degree (minimum high school diploma or equivalent with approval)
- Experience with Construction Management software, such as Procore
- Basic AutoCad Skills required
- Strong PC/IT skills ( i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Good research skills
- Good analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
- Good work ethic
ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Degree in Landscape Architecture
- Previous CAD work experience
- Illustrative Graphics Production Capabilities
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