Landscape Architect – Project Manager

Location: Durham, NC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry Focus: Landscape Architecture / Site Development

Position Overview

Our client, a confidential multidisciplinary design and engineering firm, is seeking an experienced Landscape Architect – Project Manager to join their team in Durham, NC. This is a leadership-level role suited for a seasoned landscape architecture professional who can manage complex projects from concept through completion while maintaining high standards in design, client service, and delivery.

The ideal candidate brings strong project management capability, sustainable design expertise, and the ability to mentor junior landscape architects within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Management

• Lead and mentor landscape architecture teams across all phases of project delivery.

• Oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and overall performance.

• Manage projects from concept through construction completion.

• Continuously refine workflows, tools, and project delivery processes.

Design & Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, consultants, and clients to develop high-quality design solutions.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, sustainability objectives, and local regulations.

• Apply sustainable design principles across diverse project types.

Client & Business Development

• Build and sustain strong client relationships through proactive communication.

• Support BD activities including proposals, presentations, interviews, and fee negotiations.

• Represent the firm in client-facing and networking engagements.

Mentoring & Development

• Support and guide the professional growth of junior landscape architects.

• Drive team performance, communication, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.

• Professional licensure or registration (RLA/PLA).

• 8–10+ years' experience in landscape architecture design and project management.

• Proven capability managing project budgets, schedules, and cost estimates.

• Experience across project types such as parks, commercial developments, and master-planned communities.

• Strong site planning experience and familiarity with entitlement processes.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience with local permitting and approval processes within North Carolina.

• Background collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.

Project Types

• Parks and recreation

• Master-planned communities

• Commercial and mixed-use development

• Civic and public-realm projects

• Urban streetscapes and green infrastructure

Schedule & Location

• Full-time

• Hybrid, based in Durham, NC