Lead Landscape Architect & PM - Sustainable Sites

Lever, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Condensed work schedule

Top-tier health, dental, vision, andRx

401(k) with generous PTO

Tuition assistance

Civil 3D mentoring program

Job summary

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead and mentor a team of landscape architects from concept to construction. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while delivering sustainable design solutions for parks, commercial developments, and master planned communities.

Join a Best Place to Work with a commitment to growth, PaTHways and T&H University, and a strong mentorship culture that supports professional development and meaningful project impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture required.
• PLA/RLA license required.
• 8–10+ years of landscape architecture design and project management experience aimed at diverse project types.
• Strong site planning, entitlement, and permitting knowledge.
• Experience with project budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management.
• Proven leadership, mentorship, and team development abilities.
• Strong sustainable design knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of landscape architects through all phases of project delivery.
• Manage projects from concept through construction, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
• Develop innovative, sustainable design solutions for parks, commercial developments, and master planned communities.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement design concepts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including networking, proposals, interviews, and fee negotiations.
• Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, local regulations, and permitting requirements.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Continuously improve design processes, project delivery methods, and team performance.
• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching and mentorship.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Budgeting

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Thomas & Hutton is seeking a Senior Landscape Architect to lead and mentor a team of landscape architects from concept to construction. You will manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while delivering sustainable design solutions for parks, commercial developments, and master planned communities.

Join a Best Place to Work with a commitment to growth, PaTHways and T&H University, and a strong mentorship culture that supports professional development and meaningful project impact.