Landscape Architect Project Manager

The Opportunity

LSI (Land Strategies Inc.) is seeking a Landscape Architect Project Manager to join our growing, design-driven Austin studio. This individual will play a key role in managing project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and communication—while also participating in design and production on select projects. As LSI scales from a 15-person studio to a 50+ person interdisciplinary firm, this position offers tremendous opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and long‑term impact.

Our Mission: To enhance the lives of individuals and communities through meaningful interactions with the artifacts of our design.

Our Vision: To create places deeply rooted in local culture and values, meticulously combining design elements to meet the aspirations and requirements of the communities we serve.

Our Identity: We are Placemakers—design professionals who define and elevate sense of place through excellence in planning, architecture, interior design and landscape architecture.

Our Core Values (GOALS): Growth, Optimism, Artistry, Leadership, and Self‑Discipline.

The Landscape Architect Project Manager is a hybrid role that blends project leadership with hands‑on design involvement. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously—ensuring clarity, accountability, and excellence throughout the lifecycle of each project. This role requires a highly organized, self‑directed professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can adapt quickly to evolving project needs.

• Lead project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Coordinate project staffing and manage project team performance.
• Ensure deliverables are produced accurately, on time, and within budget.
• Provide clarity on scope, expectations, and required outcomes for each phase.

• Contribute to concept development, site planning, graphics, and technical detailing.
• Prepare or oversee construction documents, presentations, and illustrations.
• Integrate feedback from clients, jurisdictions, and design leadership.
• Support studio‑wide design culture through collaboration and mentorship.

• Maintain consistent communication with project stakeholders.
• Document decisions, follow‑ups, and coordination needs.
• Facilitate consultant meetings and internal coordination sessions.
• Represent LSI professionally with clients, jurisdictions, and community partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve project workflow and team efficiency.
• Support the development of standards, processes, and best practices.
• Contribute to resource planning and workload forecasting.
• Uphold LSI’s mission, vision, and values in all design and business operations.

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA required).
• 4–10 years of experience in professional practice.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex design projects.
• Strong technical skills—AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up.
• Knowledge of LandF/X, Revit, Lumion, or similar tools highly valued.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative studio environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced studio environment. They possess a growth mindset, embrace responsibility, and bring a high level of ownership to every project they lead. They take pride in delivering high‑quality work, understand how to communicate effectively, and can pivot fluidly between project management and hands‑on design tasks.

• Highly organized, accountable, and self‑directed.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats within a growing studio.
• Strong collaborator with high emotional intelligence.
• Calm under pressure, decisive, and proactive.
• Motivated by clear expectations, autonomy, and measurable results.
• Passionate about design, craft, and client service.

This is an opportunity to join an established firm with a bold growth trajectory. Over the next decade, LSI will expand its footprint, services, and national impact—from a 15‑person Austin studio to a multi‑office, 50‑person design practice. As a Landscape Architect Project Manager, you will be a key contributor to our evolution and a participant in shaping the next era of LSI.

• Professional development and licensure support.
• A collaborative, creative, and high‑performance design culture.

Please email your resume, cover letter, and selected portfolio samples to .

Include “Landscape Architect Project Manager” in the subject line.