Project Executive Team Lead

Kwtexas; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holiday office closure

401K with matching

Health insurance

Wellness stipend

Professional development

AEC/HR organizations

Job summary

KW Landscape Architects is seeking a Project Executive Team Lead to guide a small team in delivering landscape architecture projects from inception to completion. You will set strategic direction, mentor staff, manage budgets and client relationships, and drive development and growth initiatives across the firm.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and high-quality deliverables, with oversight of project executives and hands-on involvement in staffing, scheduling, and business

Qualifications

• Bachelorres Degree in Architecture from an accredited college
• 10+ years of related experience, preferably in Master Planned Community sector
• Ability to learn and use company-preferred software used for drawing, project planning, office communications, etc.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and professional behavior in/out of the office
• Ability to critically analyze situations, solve problems, and formulate ideas
• Actively participate in AEC organizations outside of the office
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with teammates, leaders, clients, vendors, and contractors
• Ability to network and promote the company
• Possess a positive attitude
• Ability to take ownership of projects and responsibility for other team members
• Collaborative and supportive team member
• Ability to create excellent notes
• Proactively provide project status updates to senior staff prior to completion
• Ability to delegate tasks to others

Responsibilities

• Efficiently plan, staff, and coordinate project(s) from start to finish
• Anticipate project conflicts and work to resolve
• Monitor project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery by team members
• Monitor project budgets and billing milestones, minimizing out of scope work or overruns
• Meet with clients to discuss project status, concerns, and future work
• Possess a thorough understanding of the monthly billing process
• Generate weekly work plans for staff
• Review work of Tier 1 staff and provide QA/QC for their tasks
• Approve team member time sheets
• Redline drawings
• Write proposals
• Assist with project maintenance and scheduling in Ajera
• Assist with recruiting and interview potential candidates
• Conduct employee performance reviews
• Lead weekly hotlist meetings
• Source new projects from clients/consultants
• Cultivate client relationships through business development efforts
• Develop ideas and help execute firm-wide growth strategies
• Mentor and train Tier 1 staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Team leadership

Project planning

Budget management

Client relationship

Mentoring

QA/QC

Communication

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture

Tools

Ajera

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

KW Landscape Architects (KW) is seeking a Project Executive Team Lead to provide leadership and oversight for a team of three or more employees while guiding the successful delivery of assigned project goals. This position provides strategic direction, mentorship, and support to Project Executives, helping teams navigate complex project challenges, strengthen client relationships, and deliver high-quality landscape architecture solutions. The Project Executive Team Lead plays a key role in developing people, fostering collaboration, and advancing project and team performance in alignment with KW’s standards and goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Efficiently plan, staff, and coordinate project(s) from start to finish
• Anticipate project conflicts and work to resolve
• Monitor project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery by team members
• Monitor project budgets and billing milestones, minimizing out of scope work or overruns
• Meet with clients to discuss project status, concerns, and future work
• Possess a thorough understanding of the monthly billing process
• Generate weekly work plans for staff
• Review work of Tier 1 staff and provide QA/QC for their tasks
• Approve team member time sheets
• Redline drawings
• Write proposals
• Assist with project maintenance and scheduling in Ajera
• Assist with recruiting and interview potential candidates
• Conduct employee performance reviews
• Lead weekly hotlist meetings
• Source new projects from clients/consultants
• Cultivate client relationships through business development efforts
• Develop ideas and help execute firm-wide growth strategies
• Mentor and train Tier 1 staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited college
• 10+ years of related experience, preferably in the Master Planned Community sector
• Ability to learn and use company-preferred software used for drawing, project planning, office communications, etc.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and professional behavior in/out of the office
• Ability to critically analyze situations, solve problems, and formulate ideas
• Actively participate in AEC organizations outside of the office
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with teammates, leaders, clients, vendors, and contractors
• Ability to network and promote the company
• Possess a positive attitude
• Ability to take ownership of projects and responsibility for other team members
• Collaborative and supportive team member
• Ability to create excellent notes
• Proactively provide project status updates to senior staff prior to completion
• Ability to delegate tasks to others

ABOUT KW LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

At KW, our culture is what makes us unique. Our teams are a collective of likeminded individuals with a passion to design exceptional outdoor environments, exemplifying form and function. KW projects are buzzworthy! Our work has been featured in publications such as CNN, Houston Chronicle, The Today Show, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and more. The team that makes these famous projects happen is made up of designers with passion, construction managers with grit, and dedicated marketing and administrative professionals with a get-it-done attitude. Our offices are fast-paced, collaborative, and fun with a healthy work ethic. Search our website to learn more about our story, our team, and our work!

SALARY & PERKS

KW offers a competitive salary commensurate with background and experience. We enjoy 1/2-day Fridays, an endless supply of coffee and office snacks, and flexible office hours. Our competitive benefits package includes PTO, a yearly holiday office closure, a 401K plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a monthly wellness stipend, and support for your professional growth and involvement in AEC and/or HR-specific organizations. Professional development is a cornerstone of our firm, and we want you to continue to grow in your field and career.