Senior Design Manager - Landscape Architecture

About the role

Dart is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager in landscape architecture to lead the planning, design and delivery of projects across multiple stages of development. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders, managing design consultants and in-house resources, coordinating with construction teams and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to the highest standards of quality, functionality and design excellence. It is a 2-year contract at 40 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from concept through construction completion.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to define project scopes, requirements and implementation plans.
• Develop and oversee design solutions, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Manage in-house design resources and coordinate external consultants throughout the design process.
• Prepare and evaluate RFPs, consultant proposals and design team requirements.
• Monitor project schedules, approvals, budgets, quality standards and code compliance.
• Coordinate closely with construction teams to align design and delivery objectives.
• Conduct site inspections, resolve design issues and ensure successful project execution.
• Develop and monitor the preparation and issuing of as-built drawings by all relevant disciplines.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain effective communication between all stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, with professional licensure in good standing and full membership in a recognised professional body (ASLA, IFLA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years' post-graduation experience as a Landscape Architect/Designer in a reputable firm.
• Minimum 5 years' experience working with USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 11b-13b plant material.
• Minimum 1 year of experience managing at least $10 million of projects under construction.
• Experience delivering practical landscape/design solutions from concept to construction.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing project schedules, budgets and stakeholder expectations.
• Knowledge of design and construction in tropical, coastal or hurricane-prone environments.

Required skills

• Freehand sketching and AutoCAD, with strong communication of design concepts and technical solutions.
• Construction documentation: site details, grading, materials selection and planting plans.
• Project management, teamwork, communication, leadership, business writing and reporting.
• Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Rhino (required); SketchUp, REVIT and 3D modelling software (an asset).

What we offer

• Salary of CI$110,000 - CI$140,000 per year.
• 100% employer-paid medical insurance premium for the employee.
• Employee and employer pension contributions, life insurance and long-term disability coverage (conditions apply).
• Enhanced leave options including vacation, personal days, maternity and paternity.
• Wellness screening day and continuing professional development after a six-month probationary period.