Director of Public Spaces Job at RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture, Tampa, FL

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  • RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are 

Our purpose is to inspire people to be outside and engage in the community around them. As planners and landscape architects, we embrace every opportunity to advance this mission by creating memorable and engaging outdoor experiences. 

Founded in 1982, RVi is a leading national planning and design firm with offices located in TX, CO, AZ, FL, GA, CA, IL, and NC. Our expertise encompasses a diverse range of projects, including community planning and design, resorts, parks, academic campuses, entertainment, commercial developments, hospitality venues, and veterans cemeteries across the nation.

We approach each new opportunity with an adventurous spirit, a collaborative mindset, and a desire to consistently raise the bar for our clients and for the communities we serve.

We are seeking a visionary and strategic  Director of Public Spaces to lead our public sector planning and design initiatives across the country. This position can sit out of either Orlando, FL or Tampa, FL . This individual will be responsible for guiding project teams, expanding client relationships, and elevating the quality and visibility of our work in parks, open space, and urban public realm design.

This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of public space design at a firm known for thoughtful placemaking and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide design leadership and direction on public space projects including parks, greenways, civic spaces, plazas, and nature-based recreation areas.

  • Drive new business development, including pursuing public sector opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and leading proposal and interview efforts.

  • Serve as a national thought leader on public space issues, advocating for inclusive, sustainable, and innovative design solutions.

  • Oversee and mentor a high-performing team of planners and landscape architects across multiple offices.

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including municipalities, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders.

  • Ensure design excellence and consistency across all public space projects.

  • Contribute to RVi’s broader strategic goals and participate in firmwide leadership activities.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, or a related field.

  • 12+ years of experience in landscape architecture or planning with a strong focus on public space projects.

  • Professional licensure (PLA) required.

  • Proven track record of successful leadership in both project execution and client development.

  • Strong design portfolio showcasing public sector work.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership skills.

  • Passion for community engagement and creating inclusive, accessible spaces.

  • Ability to travel for project work and client meetings.

RVi Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
  • Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment up to $25K
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals up to $5,000
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

Wellness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
  • Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
  • Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
  • Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

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