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Why Join Cotleur & Hearing

At Cotleur & Hearing, we’re proud to offer a workplace where your talents are recognized and your contributions truly matter. Here’s what makes Cotleur & Hearing a great place to grow your career:

  • Innovative Environment: Join a forward-thinking team that challenges industry norms and redefines landscape architecture.
  • Meaningful Projects: Contribute to projects that create real environmental and community value.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who respect and value your ideas and expertise.
  • Supportive Workplace: Thrive in a positive, inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional development.
  • Commitment to Growth: We are committed to growing the next generation of leaders through mentorship, training, and professional development.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive salary and benefits package, aligned with your experience and qualifications.


Who We Are

Cotleur & Hearing is a leading landscape architecture firm committed to designing spaces that enrich communities and respect the environment. Our work is driven by creativity, collaboration, and a deep sense of purpose. We take pride in fostering a workplace where every voice is heard and every idea has the potential to shape the future.


Company Culture and Values

Our culture is built on the pillars of teamwork, innovation, and continuous growth. We celebrate diverse perspectives and believe that the best ideas come from inclusive collaboration. At Cotleur & Hearing, your contributions matter — and your growth is our priority.


Career Growth Opportunities

We believe in investing in our people. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, Cotleur & Hearing provides the mentorship, resources, and opportunities you need to thrive and succeed. We support our team members in earning professional credentials, including PLA, AICP, ISA Certified Arborist, and irrigation licenses, by providing access to study resources and reimbursement for exam fees, empowering you to grow with confidence and credibility.

COTLEUR & HEARING IS HIRING

Are you a creative and forward-thinking Landscape Designer looking to make a real impact in your community? Do you thrive on challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of landscape design? Excited to join our team? Send your resume and writing samples to Suzanne Hearing at SHearing@Cotleur-Hearing.com — we’d love to hear from you! Our current open job listings in Jupiter and Orlando are below.

Job Title: Golf Division Director/Senior Manager

Cotleur & Hearing is seeking a senior-level professional to lead and advance the Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division, a specialized practice area focused on golf, private club, recreation, and high-end landscape architecture projects throughout Florida.  This position is based in Cotleur & Hearing’s Jupiter, Florida office and will require regular travel for site visits, client meetings, OAC meetings, and project coordination at active golf and private club projects throughout South Florida and the west coast of Florida, typically on a weekly basis.

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role in a growing golf-focused division within an established Florida landscape architecture firm. The right candidate will step into an active portfolio of private club and golf projects, work directly with respected clubs and Cotleur & Hearing firm leadership, and collaborate with our experienced planning, design, environmental, and project management team to advance thoughtful, high-quality projects from early planning and design through construction.

The right candidate will bring strong design judgment, technical knowledge, organization, field experience, and professional credibility to the role. This position is ideal for someone who understands the expectations of private club work, values strong client relationships, and is excited to advance a specialized practice area within Cotleur & Hearing.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Leading golf, private club, recreation, and landscape architecture projects from concept through construction.
  • Serving as a primary point of contact for club leadership, golf course architects, superintendents, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
  • Providing design direction, technical oversight, and practical project guidance throughout each phase of work.
  • Coordinating site plans, landscape plans, exhibits, sketches, field notes, permitting materials, construction documents, and presentation graphics.
  • Attending OAC meetings, leading project coordination discussions, and representing Cotleur & Hearing with professionalism and follow-through.
  • Walking project sites, reviewing field conditions, documenting issues, and helping resolve construction-related item.
  • Supporting driving range, short game area, practice facility, clubhouse-area, landscape, recreation, and other club improvement projects.
  • Providing creative design ideas that are practical, buildable, and appropriate for private club work.
  • Supporting construction administration, site observation, landscape coordination, and project follow-through.
  • Mentoring and supporting internal staff assigned to golf and private club projects.
  • Helping establish systems, standards, and processes for the continued growth of the Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division.
  • Traveling regularly to active golf and private club project sites, including local South Florida clubs and west coast Florida club projects, typically on a weekly basis.
What we are looking for:
  • 10+ years of relevant professional experience preferred, with flexibility for candidates who bring strong golf, private club, construction, or field coordination experience.
  • Senior-level experience in landscape architecture, golf, private club, recreation, resort, or high-end landscape projects strongly preferred.
  • A genuine interest in golf, private clubs, and the details that make these projects successful.
  • Strong design skills with the ability to think creatively, practically, and with an understanding of how projects are built.
  • Strong understanding of landscape architecture, site planning, permitting, construction administration, and field coordination.
  • Ability to lead multiple active projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, superintendents, and field teams.
  • Ability to attend weekly project site visits and OAC meetings.
  • AutoCAD experience strongly preferred.
  • Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Design, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Additional experience that would be a strong plus:
  • Licensed Landscape Architect or related professional license.
  • Golf course, private club, recreation, resort, or high-end landscape project experience.
  • Experience working with golf course architects, superintendents, club managers, or private club boards.
  • Experience with golf course construction, golf maintenance operations, practice facilities, or club-related improvements.
  • Permitting experience, especially in Palm Beach County or other Florida jurisdictions.
  • Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, or similar programs.
  • Certified Arborist, tree relocation, arboriculture, or landscape inspection experience.
  • Prior team leadership, staff mentorship, or practice-area management experience.
Why this role is different:
  • You will step into an active and growing portfolio of golf and private club projects throughout Florida.
  • You will work directly with respected clubs, golf course architects, superintendents, contractors, consultants, and Cotleur & Hearing leadership.
  • You will have a meaningful voice in shaping the continued growth and direction of the Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division.
  • You will be involved in the full life of projects, from early planning and design through permitting, construction coordination, and implementation.
  • You will help lead and mentor a team within a specialized market with strong long-term potential.
  • You will be part of a role where golf, design, construction, field coordination, and client relationships come together in a way that is unique within traditional landscape architecture practice.
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licensure assistance
  • Annual Bonus
Schedule & Office Location:
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the office
  • Jupiter, FL 33458: Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Why Cotleur & Hearing?
Cotleur & Hearing is an award-winning land planning, landscape architecture, and transportation firm based in Jupiter, Florida. Since 1991, our team has helped shape private, public, residential, recreation, golf, and club-related projects throughout Florida.  The Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division offers the opportunity to work within a specialized practice area backed by an established firm, experienced leadership, active projects, and long-standing client relationships. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team, and help advance a focused area of practice with long-term potential.  We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, professional development support, and the opportunity to work on high-quality projects with a collaborative team.

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Job Title: Golf Division Mid-Level Landscape Architect/Project Manager

Cotleur & Hearing is seeking a Landscape Architect / Project Manager to support the continued growth of the Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division, a specialized practice area focused on golf, private club, recreation, and high-end landscape architecture projects throughout Florida.  This position is based in Cotleur & Hearing’s Jupiter, Florida office and will require regular travel for site visits, client meetings, OAC meetings, and project coordination at active golf and private club projects throughout South Florida and the west coast of Florida, typically on a weekly basis.
This is a rare opportunity for someone who is passionate about golf, private club work, and high-quality built projects to grow within a specialized division of an established Florida landscape architecture firm. The right candidate will support an active portfolio of private club and golf projects, work alongside experienced Cotleur & Hearing leadership and project teams, and help advance thoughtful, high-quality projects from early planning and design through construction.

The right candidate will bring strong design ability, technical knowledge, organization, field interest, and practical problem-solving skills to the role. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys the mix of design, technical coordination, client interaction, field work, and construction follow-through that comes with private club and golf-related projects.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Supporting golf, private club, recreation, and landscape architecture projects from concept through construction.
  • Working with club leadership, golf course architects, superintendents, consultants, contractors, and internal project teams.
  • Assisting with design development, technical coordination, and practical project guidance throughout each phase of work.
  • Preparing and coordinating site plans, landscape plans, exhibits, sketches, field notes, permitting materials, construction documents, and presentation graphics.
  • Attending OAC meetings, participating in project coordination discussions, and representing Cotleur & Hearing with professionalism and follow-through.
  • Walking project sites, reviewing field conditions, documenting issues, and helping move construction-related items forward.
  • Supporting driving range, short game area, practice facility, clubhouse-area, landscape, recreation, and other club improvement projects.
  • Providing creative design ideas that are practical, buildable, and appropriate for private club work.
  • Supporting construction administration, site observation, landscape coordination, and project follow-through.
  • Coordinating with internal staff, consultants, contractors, and field teams on active golf and private club projects.
  • Supporting the continued growth, organization, and delivery of work within the Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division.
  • Traveling regularly to active golf and private club project sites, including local South Florida clubs and west coast Florida club projects, typically on a weekly basis.
What we are looking for:
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience preferred.
  • Experience in landscape architecture, golf, private club, recreation, resort, or high-end landscape projects strongly preferred.
  • A genuine interest in golf, private clubs, and the details that make these projects successful.
  • Strong design skills with the ability to think creatively, practically, and with an understanding of how projects are built.
  • Understanding of landscape architecture, site planning, permitting, construction administration, and field coordination.
  • Ability to manage and support multiple active projects in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort coordinating with clients, consultants, contractors, superintendents, and field teams.
  • Ability to attend weekly project site visits and OAC meetings.
  • AutoCAD experience strongly preferred.
  • Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Design, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
Additional experience that would be a strong plus:
  • Licensed Landscape Architect or actively pursuing licensure.
  • Golf course, private club, recreation, resort, or high-end landscape project experience.
  • Experience working with golf course architects, superintendents, club managers, or private club boards.
  • Experience with golf course construction, golf maintenance operations, practice facilities, or club-related improvements.
  • Permitting experience, especially in Palm Beach County or other Florida jurisdictions.
  • Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, SketchUp, or similar programs.
  • Certified Arborist, tree relocation, arboriculture, or landscape inspection experience.
  • Prior experience coordinating with consultants, contractors, or field teams.
Why this role is different:
  • You will step into an active and growing portfolio of golf and private club projects throughout Florida.
  • You will work directly with respected clubs, golf course architects, superintendents, contractors, consultants, and Cotleur & Hearing leadership.
  • You will be involved in the full life of projects, from early planning and design through permitting, construction coordination, and implementation.
  • You will gain hands-on experience in a specialized market with strong long-term growth potential.
  • You will have the opportunity to grow within the Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division as the division continues to expand.
  • You will be part of a role where golf, design, construction, field coordination, and client relationships come together in a way that is unique within traditional landscape architecture practice.
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licensure assistance
  • Annual Bonus
Schedule & Office Location:
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the office
  • Jupiter, FL 33458: Reliable commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Why Cotleur & Hearing?
Cotleur & Hearing is an award-winning land planning, landscape architecture, and transportation firm based in Jupiter, Florida. Since 1991, our team has helped shape private, public, residential, recreation, golf, and club-related projects throughout Florida.  The Cotleur & Hearing Golf Division offers the opportunity to work within a specialized practice area backed by an established firm, experienced leadership, active projects, and long-standing client relationships. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work, collaborate with a strong multidisciplinary team, and grow within a focused area of practice with long-term potential. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, professional development support, and the opportunity to work on high-quality projects with a collaborative team.

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Job Title: Mid-Senior Level Land Use Planner

Key Responsibilities: As a Land Planner with us, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing to projects that challenge your skills and creativity. Planners work on a wide range of projects within the state of Florida. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Learn and apply knowledge of land development regulations governing planning in the State of Florida.
  • Draft justification statements and prepare entitlement applications.
  • Make deliveries of submittal items to local municipalities.
  • Present projects to various municipalities.
  • Work alongside landscape architects and other site planners to develop plans conforming to land development regulations.
  • Effectively work with team, governmental staff, clients, and private sector consultants to resolve site planning issues.
  • Managing project deadlines effectively and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely completion.
  • Demonstrate computer skills, including proficiency in productivity applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe PDF and Outlook.
  • Experience with GIS is a plus.
  • Should have AICP or working towards it.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a major in Planning is required
  • 5-9 years of experience working at as a Land Use Planner
  • AICP Certified
  • Experience with GIS
  • Demonstrates self-motivation and can confidently add creative ideas designs
  • Positive work ethic and shall have the ability to work independently as well collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with multiple disciplines and clients
  • A creative and problem-solving mindset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licensure assistance
  • Annual Bonus
Schedule & Office Location:
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the office (not remote)
  • Jupiter, FL 33458: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Job Title: Mid-Senior Level Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect

Key Responsibilities: As a Landscape Designer with us, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing to projects that challenge your skills and creativity. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Utilizing your creative and problem-solving mindset to develop innovative landscape designs that exceed client expectations.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to seamlessly integrate your designs into larger projects.
  • Taking ownership of projects and working directly with senior landscape architects and land planners.
  • Demonstrating self-motivation and confidently contributing creative ideas that enhance the overall design process.
  • Producing high-quality conceptual and construction documents, utilizing hand drawing skills, 2D AutoCAD, and 3D renderings.
  • Managing project deadlines effectively and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely completion.
  • Conducting thorough field visits and site investigations to gather relevant data and document findings accurately.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 6-8 years of experience working at as a Landscape Designer/Landscape Architect
  • Competency in 2D construction documents (Landscape, Site, Survey, and Civil)
  • Strong AutoCAD skills (2014 or later) is essential.
  • Competency with 2D construction documents (Landscape, Site, Survey, and Civil plans).
  • Strong knowledge of construction details
  • Demonstrates self-motivation and can confidently add creative ideas designs
  • Positive work ethic and shall have the ability to work independently as well collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with multiple disciplines and clients
  • A creative and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to travel to conduct and document field visits and site investigation
  • Adobe Photoshop and Trimble Sketchup skills a plus
  • LandFX a plus
  • Lumion a plus
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
  • Any experience with Urban Planning is helpful
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licensure assistance
  • Annual Bonus
Schedule & Office Location:
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the office (not remote)
  • Jupiter, FL 33458: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Job Title: Senior Level Land Use Planner

Key Responsibilities: As a Land Planner with us, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing to projects that challenge your skills and creativity. Planners work on wide range of projects within the state of Florida. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Learn and apply knowledge of land development regulations governing planning in the State of Florida.
  • Draft justification statements, prepare entitlement applications.
  • Make deliveries of submittal items to local municipalities.
  • Work alongside landscape architects and other site planners to develop plans conforming to land development regulations.
  • Effectively work with team, governmental staff, clients, and private sector consultants to resolve site planning issues.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Planning, or equivalent experience in a related field
  • 7-9 years of experience working at as a Land Use Planner
  • AICP certified planner
  • Experience with GIS
  • Demonstrates self-motivation and can confidently add creative ideas
  • Positive work ethic and shall have the ability to work independently as well collaboratively within a team environment
  • Ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with multiple disciplines and clients
  • A creative and problem-solving mindset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Annual Bonus
Schedule & Office Location:
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the office (not remote)
  • Jupiter, FL 33458: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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Job Title: Landscape Designer / Landscape Architect

Key Responsibilities: As a Landscape Designer with us, you'll be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing to projects that challenge your skills and creativity. Your key responsibilities will include:
  • Utilizing your creative and problem-solving mindset to develop innovative landscape designs that exceed client expectations.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to seamlessly integrate your designs into larger projects.
  • Taking ownership of projects and working directly with senior landscape architects and land planners.
  • Demonstrating self-motivation and confidently contributing creative ideas that enhance the overall design process.
  • Producing high-quality conceptual and construction documents, utilizing hand drawing skills, 2D AutoCAD, and 3D renderings.
  • Managing project deadlines effectively and coordinating with project teams to ensure timely completion.
  • Conducting thorough field visits and site investigations to gather relevant data and document findings accurately.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (2014 or later) is essential.
  • Strong knowledge of construction details and experience with 2D construction documents (Landscape, Site, Survey, and Civil plans).
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet project deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel for field visits and site investigations.
  • Experience with Adobe Photoshop, LandFX, Sketchup, and Lumion is a plus.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Relocation assistance
  • Licensure assistance
  • Annual Bonus
Schedule & Office Location:
  • 8:00 am - 5:00 pm in the office (not remote)
  • Jupiter, FL 33458: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Apply Here