Mcadams
Project Manager - Landscape Architecture
Durham, North Carolina, United States. Posted 4 months ago
The role
The Landscape Architecture Practice Manager leads a team of one to four employees. This role manages project execution, resource management, and business development to drive growth within the practice.
What you will do
- Lead and manage complex landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
- Ensure effective workload distribution among project team.
- Review and approve design concepts, technical documents, and construction details.
- Develop and implement consistent QA/QC procedures and practices.
- Undertake production work to support project timelines and deliverables.
- Lead conflict resolution and negotiation efforts.
- Mentor and support the professional growth of team members.
- Provide guidance and training on design techniques, project management, and industry best practices.
- Oversee project budgets and monitor financial performance.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and community partners.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture, Urban, Regional, or Community Planning, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in planning, design, or related field.
- RLA licensure required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
- Deep expertise in design, planning, and regulatory standards.
- Ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
- Ability to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Field based work involves long-term standing and frequent walking.
- Ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree
About the company
McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.