Group Manager of Landscape Architecture

Thomas Young Group; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Healthcare

Long-term support

Lead and grow your own studio

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a senior Landscape Architect to lead and shape its landscape architecture studio, driving project delivery across mixed-use, residential, commercial, and public spaces.

You will manage a design-focused team, oversee client relationships, entitlement and permitting, and mentor staff while growing the studio within the established firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in landscape architecture or land planning
• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field preferred
• Professional registration as a Landscape Architect or Certified Planner preferred
• Strong experience in site design, master planning, and land development
• Comfortable leading teams, managing projects, and working with clients
• Good understanding of entitlement and permitting processes in the Carolinas
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and financial awareness
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Able to work across a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a Landscape Architecture and Planning team
• Oversee day to day studio operations, including staffing and resource planning
• Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development
• Prepare proposals, contracts, and oversee project financials
• Represent the firm in public meetings, planning boards, and community engagement
• Work closely with clients on master planning, site planning, and development projects
• Guide projects through entitlement, permitting, and delivery
• Oversee design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
• Ensure consistent quality across projects in mixed use, residential, commercial, and public spaces
• Support team growth, hiring, and professional development

Skills

Team leadership

Client management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Adobe Suite

MS Office

Job description

This is a multidisciplinary firm with a strong presence across the Carolinas, known for delivering a steady mix of planning and design work. They’ve built long term client relationships across both public and private sectors, which has led to consistent project flow and the opportunity to work across a broad range of developments. As part of their continued growth, they’re now looking for someone to lead and shape their Landscape Architecture studio.

What you'll be doing:

Lead, manage, and mentor a Landscape Architecture and Planning team

Oversee day to day studio operations, including staffing and resource planning

Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development

Prepare proposals, contracts, and oversee project financials

Represent the firm in public meetings, planning boards, and community engagement

Work closely with clients on master planning, site planning, and development projects

Guide projects through entitlement, permitting, and delivery

Oversee design development, construction documentation, and construction administration

Ensure consistent quality across projects in mixed use, residential, commercial, and public spaces

Support team growth, hiring, and professional development

What we're looking for:

8+ years of experience in landscape architecture or land planning

Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field preferred

Professional registration as a Landscape Architect or Certified Planner preferred

Strong experience in site design, master planning, and land development

Comfortable leading teams, managing projects, and working with clients

Good understanding of entitlement and permitting processes in the Carolinas

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office

Strong organizational and financial awareness

Clear communication and presentation skills

Able to work across a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment

More reasons to apply:

• Competitive benefits including PTO, healthcare, and long term support
• Opportunity to lead and grow your own studio within an established firm
• Consistent pipeline of work across a range of project types
• Strong backing from a wider multidisciplinary team
• A mix of leadership, client engagement, and project involvement
• Clear scope to influence team direction and future growth
• Stable environment with long standing teams and low turnover