Landscape Architect Leader

American Institute of Architecture Students; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Architecture Students seeks an experienced Landscape Architecture Leader to drive growth and shape the direction of its landscape architecture team. The role combines leadership, project delivery, team development, and business development across the Southeast region.

The ideal candidate will lead projects from initial concept to construction, mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, and strengthen client relationships while pursuing new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of landscape architecture teams and projects.
• Experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary design work from concept to construction.
• Track record of growing client relationships and pursuing new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of landscape architecture projects from concept through construction.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the landscape architecture team for growth and development.
• Build strong client relationships while identifying and developing new business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Business development

Client relationships

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

PLA license preferred

Job description

An established and growing multidisciplinary design practice is looking to appoint an experienced Landscape Architecture Leader to help drive the continued growth and development of its landscape architecture team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious landscape architecture professional who enjoys combining leadership, project delivery, team development and business development. The successful individual will play a key role in shaping the direction of the practice, strengthening client relationships and identifying new opportunities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a diverse portfolio of landscape architecture projects from initial concept through to construction.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the landscape architecture team, supporting its continued growth and development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across planning, engineering and design to deliver successful projects.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level professionals, helping to build a strong and collaborative team.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, resources and overall delivery.
• Represent the landscape architecture practice within the wider industry, developing its profile and presence across the Southeast.

Desired Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Professional Landscape Architecture license (PLA) preferred.
• Significant experience within a landscape architecture or multidisciplinary design consultancy.
• Previous experience leading teams, managing projects and developing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of the land development, planning and landscape architecture markets.
• Demonstrated ability to generate new business and contribute to the strategic growth of a practice.
• Strong communication, leadership and relationship-building skills.