Senior Landscape Architect Project Manager

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION Senior Landscape Architect Project Manager – Richmond, VA

We are currently seeking a Senior Landscape Architect Project Manager
to join our growing team in Richmond, Williamsburg, or Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a unique opportunity to take on meaningful project work across a wide range ofmarkets, including coastal resiliency, real estate, transportation, institutional, and National Park Service projects. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who thrives in leading projects and mentoring juniorlandscapearchitects.

You will be responsible forpursuing,planning, organizing, and supervisingprojects, with independent judgment in analyzing all technical aspects of projects. Responsibilitiesalsoincludeclient development,proposal writing,contract management,and recommending landscape architectural design solutions.

• Manages, plans, develops, organizes, and implements project design concepts and criteria throughout all phases of project work, from planning and design development to construction documentation and administration.
• Leads a team in developing aesthetically pleasing and functional site designs from concept to construction for a variety of public and private projects, including streetscapes, parks, plazas, public spaces, academic buildings, residential communities, and mixed‑use developments.
• Takes on project leadershipmanaging allservice lines and project types,includingcoastal resiliency,land development,transportation,institutional, andparkwork.
• Collaborates with Leadership to develop and implement a strategic vision for the Planning and Design Practice. Identifies and executes initiatives that contribute to the annual business cycle.
• Provides oversight, direction, management, mentoring, and ongoing communication to team members; supervises juniorstaffand coordinates their work.
• Works with Planning and Design leadership to recruit, develop, and retain talent, fostering a progressive and collaborative team culture.
• Establishes and monitors project budgets, assesses profitability, ensures technical accuracy, and manages adherence to schedules.
• Researchescomplex problem areas and develops creative design solutions with broad impacts across major projects.
• Leads project scoping studies and alternatives analysis.
• Conducts project reviews and quality control audits; modifies plans as needed to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Acts as a liaison within and outside of the firm, representing the company in client meetings, regulatory discussions, and public engagement forums.
• Responsible for nurturing client relationships, increasing visibility, and contributing to business development efforts.
• Participates in proposal development and presentation efforts.

• 10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture with a track record of increasing responsibilities and project leadership
• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture(BLA)
• Licensed Landscape Architect
• Demonstrated experience leading junior staff and managing diverse projects from design through construction
• Experience with a variety of project types, especially in coastal, transportation,land development,institutional,and/orpark settings
• Strong communication, design, and technical skills
• Please include a link to your portfolio/work sample in your resume.

The full-time annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 if located in Virginia. The base salary offered will be determined based on job‑related factors, including geographic location, internal equity, experience, credentials, skills, education, work schedule, and other factors permitted by law. The posted salary range reflects base pay only. Additional compensation and benefits available to eligible employees are outlined in our Total Rewards Program.

Annual base salary is one component of VHB’s Total Rewards package. In addition to base pay, eligible employees may receive annual incentive compensation bonuses, spot bonuses, and merit‑based salary increases, providing opportunities to increase earnings beyond base pay. VHB also offers adifferentiating work experience, including a…