Project Architect

Thomas Young Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and paid holidays

Hybrid work options

Support for licensure and professional

Job summary

Thomas Young Group in New York is seeking a senior leader to head its land planning and landscape architecture studio, guiding people and projects from concept through implementation. You will balance hands-on project leadership with mentoring, client engagement, and business development to grow the studio and maintain long-term relationships.

The role offers a collaborative culture, a competitive salary with bonus potential, and hybrid work options with strong commitment to licensure and

Qualifications

• Experience in land planning and landscape architecture with prior leadership responsibility.
• Strong background in site planning, master planning, and land development projects.
• Working knowledge of entitlement, permitting, and public review processes.
• Confident managing clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and juggling multiple projects.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of the financial and operational side of managing projects and a studio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the land planning and landscape architecture studio, with responsibility for both people and projects
• Balance hands on project leadership with team development and client engagement
• Guide projects from early planning and concept design through implementation
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
• Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, public agencies, and project partners
• Present work to boards, agencies, and community groups
• Support studio growth through business development and proposal efforts
• Build and maintain long term client relationships
• Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, supportive studio culture

Skills

Leadership

Land planning

Landscape architecture

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Job description

We are partnering with a multidisciplinary design and consulting firm that has built a strong reputation for thoughtful planning and landscape architecture work across the region. They have an established studio in place and are ready for a leader who wants to shape its next chapter. This is a chance to step into a visible role, work on meaningful community focused projects, and lead an already talented team.

What you'll be doing

Lead the land planning and landscape architecture studio, with responsibility for both people and projects

Balance hands on project leadership with team development and client engagement

Guide projects from early planning and concept design through implementation

Manage project schedules, budgets, and quality standards

Serve as a senior point of contact for clients, public agencies, and project partners

Present work to boards, agencies, and community groups

Support studio growth through business development and proposal efforts

Build and maintain long term client relationships

Mentor staff and foster a collaborative, supportive studio culture

What we're looking for:

Experience in land planning and or landscape architecture with prior leadership responsibility

Strong background in site planning, master planning, and land development projects

Working knowledge of entitlement, permitting, and public review processes

Confident managing clients, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and juggling multiple projects

Strong communication and presentation skills

Understanding of the financial and operational side of managing projects and a studio

More reasons to apply:

Lead an established team and help shape the studio’s next phase

Play a visible leadership role on meaningful, community focused projects

Work in a collaborative culture that values mentorship and long term relationships

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Health, dental, and vision coverage, plus a 401k with company contribution

Paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible schedules with hybrid work options

Support for licensure, continuing education, and professional development