Landscape Architect / Project Manager
David M. Jones, Jr. & Associates, Inc. (DMJA)
Fort Myers, Florida
David M. Jones, Jr. & Associates, Inc. (DMJA), an established Landscape Architecture and Planning firm in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a motivated and experienced Landscape Architect to join our growing studio.
This position is intended for a candidate with approximately 4+ years of professional experience who is ready to take ownership of projects while working directly with firm leadership on a wide variety of commercial, municipal, parks, mixed-use, and development projects throughout Southwest Florida.
Position Responsibilities
- Project management and consultant coordination
- Preparation of landscape permit and construction plans
- Landscape code research and compliance calculations
- Planting design and site planning
- Coordination with civil engineers, architects, and clients
- Assistance with project scheduling and production workflow
- Field observations and occasional site visits
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
- Minimum 4 years of professional experience
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD
- Ability to prepare permit-level landscape plans and details
- Understanding of Florida landscape codes and permitting processes
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Florida Landscape Architect licensure or path toward licensure
- Experience with Land F/X software
- Irrigation design experience
- Photoshop, SketchUp, Lumion, or graphic presentation skills
- Experience coordinating directly with municipalities and review agencies
About DMJA
DMJA is a Fort Myers, Florida-based Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Certified Arborist firm incorporated in 1981 following the acquisition of the area’s oldest landscape architectural firm. Now in our fifth decade of serving Southwest Florida, we remain committed to thoughtful design, stewardship of natural resources, and the reconciliation of the built and natural environments.
With comprehensive experience across a wide range of project types, including a strong public-sector resume, DMJA provides consulting services rooted in innovation, efficient management, timely communication, and overall project economy. Our primary objective is to maximize and integrate each client’s goals and objectives into solutions that respond to the site’s inherent parameters while supporting a collaborative studio culture where technology enhances, but does not replace, professional judgment and experience.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Resume
- Portfolio or sample work
- References (optional)
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
