Project Manager

Project Management Institute, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Campion Hruby Lanscape Architects is seeking a skilled Project Manager to join its design studio. You will lead cross‑functional projects from inception through completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while maintaining high design standards.

The role requires organizing, driving, and coordinating teams across master planning, SD, DD, CD, and CA phases, with strong communication to clients and collaborators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• 4–6 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture studio environment.
• Strong leadership and project management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in direct collaboration with Senior Associates and Principals.
• Develop detailed project plans, track milestones, manage schedules, and allocate resources.
• Facilitate regular standups, planning sessions, and reviews across project phases (SD, DD, CD, CA).
• Lead designer on projects, owning design development and execution after direction is set by Principals.
• Assemble, mobilize, and coordinate project teams including sub-consultants.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and collaborators on progress, changes, and risks.
• Mentor junior staff to foster growth and design excellence.
• Assist with project billing and monitor financial health.
• Support firm-wide initiatives in marketing, hiring, and operations.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor/Master of Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

SketchUp

Adobe CC

MS Office

Job description

About Campion Hruby Lanscape Architects

We are a 20-person firm providing a full range of landscape architectural services for residential, commercial and institutional clients in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia and other surrounding states. Kevin Campion founded the firm in 2010, after a career spanning 12 years in the Mid- Atlantic region and the United Kingdom. Robert Hruby joined the firm as Kevin’s partner in 2011 after a 16-year career working on projects spanning the United States. CHLA hone their talents on specialties including city gardens, estate gardens, institutional campuses, urban spaces, and conservation planning.

Why is this job important to CHLA?

Great design comes from team involvement. This Project Manager will be integral to the design process as a strong leader, designer, and manager. Because of our holistic office approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process.

Project Manager Job Description

CHLA is looking for a great Project Manager to join their team and help the studio bring well-crafted gardens, conservation planning, and urban design to its clients. We are seeking an organized, driven, and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will be responsible for defining project scope, building timeline estimates, allocating resources, and keeping cross-departmental teams aligned to deliver projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at communication, and proactively identifies risks before they impact deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Planning: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines in direct collaboration with Senior Associates and Principals.
• Project Scheduling & Resource Management: Develop detailed project plans, track milestone deliverables, manage project schedules, and allocate resources effectively.
• Full Lifecycle Team Alignment: Facilitate regular standups, planning sessions, and status reviews to keep cross-functional teams aligned across all project phases—from master planning, schematic design (SD), and design development (DD) through construction documentation (CD) and construction administration (CA).
• Lead Design Execution: Act as lead designer on projects, taking ownership of design development and execution once the initial project tone and direction are established by Principals.
• Team Mobilization & Staffing: Assemble, mobilize, and coordinate project teams consisting of internal staff and external sub-consultant partners to execute project scopes.
• Client & Collaborator Communication: Maintain regular, clear communication with key clients and collaborators regarding project progress, scope changes, schedule updates, and risk mitigation.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Lead, train, and coach junior staff members to foster professional growth and design excellence across the team.
• Financial & Administrative Support: Assist with the project billing process and monitor project financial health.
• Firm Leadership & Operations: Support Principals in firm-wide management initiatives outside of project delivery, including marketing, business development, hiring, staff training, and office facility operations.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA) from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 4 to 6 years of professional experience in a landscape architecture studio environment.

Technical & Design Qualifications

• End-to-End Visual Delivery: Proven track record of conveying design ideas fluidly across the entire project lifecycle—translating initial hand-drawn concepts into polished, high-resolution digital deliverables and graphics.
• CAD & Drafting Software: Proficiency with AutoCAD or Vectorworks (Vectorworks preferred).
• 3D Modeling & Visualization: Proficiency with SketchUp.
• Graphic & Office Suites: Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Microsoft Office.

Desired Skills & Specialized Experience

• Direct experience leading project management workflows, managing project timelines, and coordinating sub-consultants.
• Deep knowledge of construction documentation (CD) preparation, detailing, and technical specifications.
• Hands-on experience navigating local municipal permitting, zoning codes, and regulatory approval processes.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to work comfortably and collaboratively in an open, fast‑paced studio office environment.