Director, Landscape Architecture and Planning

bohler-; Raleigh, Charlotte (NC, NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bohler’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking a Director of Planning & Landscape Architecture to lead strategy, people development, and project direction across Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Land Development. This role carries influence over regional growth, client relationships, project quality, and internal team development.

You’ll guide high-visibility initiatives, strengthen market presence, mentor future leaders, and ensure Bohler delivers excellence across multidisciplinary planning and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• 7+ years of experience in private-sector landscape architecture, planning, and land development.
• RLA preferred; strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills.
• Ability to lead and integrate multidisciplinary design and planning teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across planning, landscape architecture, and land development initiatives.
• Establish and maintain discipline standards, best practices, and operational workflows.
• Guide project direction from early strategy through approvals and construction support.
• Oversee staff development, mentoring, performance evaluation, and succession planning.
• Lead client management and relationship development across key accounts and market sectors.
• Drive business development through networking, market involvement, and strategic outreach.
• Represent Bohler in civic, political, professional, and industry organizations.
• Review and approve proposals, scopes, fee structures, contracts, and change orders.
• Collaborate with leadership on regional growth, financial performance, and workload strategy.
• Maintain oversight of project quality, QA/QC, and technical excellence.
• Support recruitment and development of a high-performing planning and landscape architecture team.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

Job description

You turn broad project vision, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder needs into clear direction that pushes work forward. Lead multidisciplinary planning and landscape architecture initiatives where your strategic judgment, industry presence, and ability to develop people set the standard for the entire team.

About the Role

Bohler’s Raleigh, NC office is seeking a Director of Planning & Landscape Architecture to lead strategy, people development, and project direction across Planning, Landscape Architecture, and Land Development. This role carries significant influence over regional growth, client relationships, project quality, and internal team development. You’ll guide high-visibility initiatives, strengthen market presence, mentor future leaders, and ensure that Bohler delivers excellence across multidisciplinary planning and site development work.

We are looking for this individual to be in either Charlotte or Raleigh, NC.

What You’ll Do

• Provide strategic leadership across planning, landscape architecture, and land development initiatives
• Establish and maintain discipline standards, best practices, and operational workflows
• Guide project direction from early strategy through approvals and construction support
• Oversee staff development, mentoring, performance evaluation, and succession planning
• Lead client management and relationship development across key accounts and market sectors
• Drive business development efforts through networking, market involvement, and strategic outreach
• Represent Bohler in civic, political, professional, and industry organizations
• Review and approve proposals, scopes, fee structures, contracts, and change orders
• Collaborate with internal leadership on regional growth, financial performance, and workload strategy
• Maintain oversight of project quality, QA/QC, discipline alignment, and technical excellence
• Support recruitment and development of a high-performing planning and landscape architecture team

What We Offer

• A high-impact leadership role shaping project direction, market presence, and team development
• Influence across multidisciplinary planning, landscape architecture, and land development work
• Significant visibility across client relationships, business development, and regional strategy
• A direct pathway to senior leadership opportunities within Bohler
• A fast-moving, growth-oriented environment where your direction shapes outcomes across the region

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
• 7+ years of experience in private-sector landscape architecture, planning, and land development
• RLA preferred
• Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Proven leadership in project delivery, client management, and staff development
• Ability to lead and integrate multidisciplinary design and planning teams
• High energy, strategic mindset, and ability to operate in a dynamic environment
• Production experience with AutoCAD (Civil3D), Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and SketchUp preferred