Landscape Architect / Project Manager

Rivers & Associates, Inc.; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivers & Associates, Inc. in Greenville, NC seeks a licensed Landscape Architect with 5–10 years of experience to manage small to large projects. The candidate will lead design efforts, collaborate with civil engineers, planners and surveyors, and coordinate work across all planning and design phases.

The role requires strong design, visualization, and communication skills, plus the ability to coordinate teams in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Landscape Architect (RLA) with 5–10 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• LEED AP certification preferred.
• Proven leadership and management experience.
• Project management training preferred.
• Experience in site design including grading, hardscape, planting, construction documentation, streetscapes, parks and recreation, revitalization, and corridor studies.
• Strong planning, programming and design principles and methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and client relationship management.
• Ability to collaborate and coordinate work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Microsoft Office; Civil 3D is a plus.
• Marketing skills including preparing client proposals with scope, qualifications and quotes.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to large-sized landscape design projects in Greenville, NC.
• Collaborate with civil engineers, planners and surveyors.
• Investigate and propose solutions in all phases of planning and design.
• Lead and coordinate work efforts of design team.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Marketing proposals

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Civil 3D

Job description

Rivers & Associates, Inc. is seeking a talented registered Landscape Architect with 5-10 years of experience to manage small to large-sized projects in our Greenville, NC office. Candidates must possess a strong work ethic, strong design, visualization and graphic skills, project management, effective verbal communication and writing experience, be highly motivated and excel in a collaborative work environment with civil engineers, planners and surveyors. He or she should be able to investigate and propose solutions in all phases of the planning and design process.

LA / PM Position Qualifications:

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience as a licensed professional (RLA)
• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), with specialty preferred.
• Demonstrated successful leadership / management experience.
• Project management training preferred.
• Experience in site design including grading, hardscape, planting and construction documentation, streetscapes, parks and recreation, revitalization, corridor studies required.
• Advanced understanding of planning, programming and design principles and methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, effective client relationship skills and capabilities to work with diverse teams of designers.
• Ability to collaborate with and direct/coordinate work efforts of others in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Sketchup and Microsoft Office Suite, Civil 3D a plus.
• Marketing skills including preparing proposals for clients outlining scope of work, qualifications and quotes for services.