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Landscape Architect - Group Manager

Morrisville, NC 27560

Posted: 09/25/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 636838 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Our client is looking for a Registered Landscape Architect to run their LA group. As a leader contributing to employee development and management of departmental activity, this individual will ultimately be responsible for:
  • Managing clients and undertaking business development activities,
  • Preparation of proposals/ contracts, and
  • Representing the company and client(s) in public settings.

Responsibilities: 
  • Leadership and direction of Landscape Architecture and Planning team in the Raleigh (Morrisville) office.
  • Partnering with Clients to advance master plans / small area/corridor plans, develop site plans, managing the rezoning & entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
  • Management of design development, preparation and/or administration of the contract documents, cost estimates, agency correspondence, client relations, staff supervision and mentoring. Exciting projects include large-scale master planned developments, urban infill sites, residential, commercial sites, greenways/park and recreation, and various mixed-use projects, along with various amenities and other recreational project components.
  • Building the team and overall growth of department.
  • Presentations to Public officials and Planning boards, along with public engagement.
  • Partnering with clients to advance master plans/ small area/corridor plans, develop site plans, manage the entitlement processes, and implement improvements.
  • Business development and marketing of clients including networking, active participation in professional development forums, presenting work to professional organizations, writing proposals, and maintaining budgets and backlog reporting for projected work.
  • Project contract preparation, invoicing, and financial reporting.

Qualifications: 
  • A degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning from an accredited program preferred.
  • Professional registration as a Landscape Architect 
  • 8 or more years of professional Land Planning / Landscape Architecture experience with a diverse and dynamic portfolio.
  • A strong background in the land development design industry, Site and Master Planning along with oversight of landscape architectural construction documents (CD) and construction administration (CA) including related technical layouts, grading plans, planting plans, details and hardscape design.
  • An understanding of and experience with the entitlement and permitting processes for the City of Raleigh, Wake County and surrounding communities.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Sketchup), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).
  • Excellent financial management skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment with the ability to adjust to project priorities and requests of multiple clients.
  • Experience working with local codes, ordinances and public agency standards related to land development design and related entitlement processes.
  • Strong business development skills along with knowledge of the local land development market.
  • Strong collaborator and presenter in front of boards and Councils for multiple project types.
  • Ability to liaise with public and private sector clients, maintain client relationships, manage projects and mentor staff.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and communication skills that will allow you to effectively and professionally interact with clients, government officials and the public.
  • Experience with developing and following a formalized QA/QC program.
  • Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.  
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