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Landscape Architect Project Manager
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Lead impactful design projects where your work shapes vibrant, sustainable communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll manage diverse landscape architecture projects from concept through construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work.
About this role
Lead impactful design projects where your work shapes vibrant, sustainable communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll manage diverse landscape architecture projects from concept through construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re a creative leader with a passion for design excellence and team development, this role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact.
What you'll do
• Lead and mentor a team of landscape architects through all phases of project delivery
• Manage projects from concept through construction, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance
• Develop innovative, sustainable design solutions for a variety of project types including parks, commercial developments, and master planned communities
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement design concepts
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including networking, proposal development, interviews, and fee negotiations
• Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and technical reports
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, local regulations, and permitting requirements
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
• Continuously improve design processes, project delivery methods, and team performance
• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching and mentorship
What you bring
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture
• Professional Landscape Architect license (PLA/RLA) required
• 8–10+ years of experience in landscape architecture design and project management
• Experience across multiple project types (e.g., parks, commercial, mixed-use, master planned communities)
• Strong knowledge of site planning, entitlement processes, and permitting requirements
• Experience with project budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a design team
• Strong understanding of sustainable design principles and best practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Project Submission
• Must submit a portfolio that demonstrates design experience and understanding of the full project lifecycle
• Portfolio should include built project photography, presentation graphics, and representative design materials showcasing technical and creative capabilities
Why Thomas & Hutton?
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance
• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career
Schedule:
On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.