Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

About the role

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country, creating spaces and providing connections that make a difference. We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Responsibilities

• Guide planning and design services for projects advancing environmentally responsible land development, community infrastructure, recreation, and public space.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, mentor talented staff, and drive business development.
• Deliver integrated solutions shaping the communities we serve, collaborating with experts in civil/site, planning, transportation, structures, traffic, hydraulics, environmental services, aviation, rail, and economic development.
• Manage public and private land development projects through complex design and regulatory challenges.
• Develop new client relationships, win work, and grow existing accounts.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide planning, design, and construction expertise with a collaborative, positive leadership style.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Landscape Architecture, City/Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or a related field from an accredited program.
• North Carolina PLA license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity within three months); licensure in neighboring states is a plus.
• 12+ years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, financial management, QA/QC, and resource planning.
• Extensive experience leading public and/or private land development projects through complex design and regulatory challenges.
• Proven success in developing new client relationships, winning work, and growing existing accounts.
• Strong knowledge of North Carolina permitting processes and regulatory agencies.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic focus.
• Strong planning, design, and construction expertise, with a collaborative, positive leadership style.

Qualifications

• Experience leading public and/or private land development projects through complex design and regulatory challenges.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, financial management, QA/QC, and resource planning.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic focus.
• Strong planning, design, and construction expertise, with a collaborative, positive leadership style.

Skills

• Project Management
• Landscape Architecture
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Collaboration
• Regulatory Compliance
• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Management
• Design and Construction Expertise

Benefits

• Up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees.
• Flexible scheduling that supports your life.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees.
• Mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one.

Pay

Competitive compensation package with potential for bonus and profit-sharing.

Schedule

This is a full-time hybrid role, with in-office collaboration at least three days per week to support strong team connection, mentorship, and client service.