Landscape Architect; Project Manager

Position: Landscape Architect (Project Manager)

Landscape Architect (Project Manager) – Sports & Recreation Facilities

Full-Time, Exempt |
Local/Regional Travel (most days)
Salary: $88,000–$103,000 (DOE)
License: Landscape Architect license preferred (Ohio or ability to obtain reciprocity) —
not required

Build places where communities come to play.

This Landscape Design Team serves schools, universities, municipalities, and private organizations to deliver safe, high-performing athletic fields and recreation venues
. They serve as a trusted Owner’s Rep /sports-facility consultant— the partner who keeps projects aligned, constructible, and moving from early planning through the final 5% of closeout.

If you’re a Landscape Architect who wants more ownership, more field presence, and more real-world impact
, this is that role. You’ll lead projects, solve problems in real time, and see your work built in fields, tracks, courts, and park sites across Ohio.

Why this role is different

This isn’t a desk-only design position. You’ll be the person clients rely on to answer:
“What happens next—and how do we do it right?”

You don’t need to be a sports-field expert on day one. We can teach the technical details. What we need is a strong foundation in project leadership, site/civil or Landscape Architecture coordination, communication, and construction-phase decision-making
.

What you’ll do

• Lead projects from concept through closeout: planning, design coordination, permitting support, bidding/procurement, construction oversight, punch lists, and turnover.
• Represent the owner’s interests: keep teams aligned across clients, designers, contractors, vendors, and agencies.
• Drive schedules and decisions: anticipate next steps, prevent stalls, track action items, document decisions, and keep momentum.
• Be hands‑on during construction: site visits, QA/QC observations, pay app review support, change order review, schedule coordination, and closeout.
• Review plans/specs for real‑world success: scope alignment, constructability, budget awareness, and long‑term maintenance needs.

Project types may include:

natural and synthetic turf fields, running tracks, courts (tennis/pickleball), drainage/irrigation, lighting, fencing/netting, spectator/support amenities, and broader site work.

You’ll thrive here if you are…

• Client‑first and naturally trusted—clear communicator, steady presence.
• Independent but collaborative
  —comfortable being “the Field Source person” on site.
• Organized and proactive
  —you don’t wait to be told what’s next.
• Field‑comfortable
  —you like job sites, coordination, and seeing work get built.
• A fit for a small team (9 staff):
  humble, low‑ego, dependable, adaptable
  .

What we’re looking for Must have (some combination of the below):

• Project management experience in construction, civil/site, landscape architecture, engineering, or owner’s rep consulting
• Experience leading multi‑party projects (client + design team + contractor)
• Strong written/verbal communication (meetings, documentation, updates, next steps)
• Comfort on job sites and coordinating with contractors
• Valid driver’s license; able to travel frequently to sites/meetings

Strongly preferred:

• Sports/recreation facility experience
• Understanding of performance/safety/drainage/maintenance considerations
• Experience with pay apps, change orders, schedules, and closeout
• Ability to spot plan/spec gaps and constructability risks
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, stormwater, utilities, ADA, paving, permitting

Nice to have (not required):

• LA degree and/or licensure (Ohio or reciprocity)
• Synthetic turf or natural grass field construction exposure
• Bluebeam/markup tools; ability to produce or redline drawings/specs
• K–12 / higher‑ed / municipal procurement or public bidding experience

Benefits & perks

• 15 days PTO starting Day 1
• Flexible WFH schedule during winter months (aligned with project needs)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Reimbursement Arrangement
• Paid holidays: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Wed–Fri of Thanksgiving week, and annual holiday shutdown (approx. Dec 20–Jan
  3)
• Company vehicle (pickup/SUV) for travel from home to job sites
• Cell phone stipend: $400/year
• Tech provided: laptop + Surface/Mac Book or iPad (your choice)
• Apparel allowance: $500 startup allowance
• Continuing education & conferences (regional + national sports facilities events)
• 401(k) with company match (after 6 months)
• Annual bonus

How to apply

Email resume + a short note about your project leadership experience (sports/recreation or site/civil/construction) to Leslie Swisher, .
Include work samples (photos, plans, redlines, schedules, project summaries, or a portfolio).

Tagged as:
Landscape Architect, Landscape Designer, Owners Representative, Project Manager

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