Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Rvi-Planning-; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture in Asheville, NC, seeks a licensed Project Manager to lead high-performing landscape architecture teams and ensure the successful delivery of multiple projects across design disciplines.

You will mentor designers and planners, coordinate cross‑disciplinary work, manage client relationships, and oversee budgets, schedules, and QA throughout programming, design development, and construction administration.

Qualifications

• Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA/MLA program.
• Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification.
• 5–10 years of experience in private sector design or planning.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff designers and planners through coaching and development.
• Direct project teams from initiation through construction administration.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Staff leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Client relations

Coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

Job Description

The Project Manager is a licensed Landscape Architect responsible for leading and developing high-performing project teams while ensuring the successful delivery of multiple landscape architecture projects. This role balances people leadership with project oversight, creating an environment where team members are supported, challenged, and empowered to produce exceptional work.The Project Manager provides coaching, mentorship, and day-to-day leadership for designers and planners, fosters collaboration across disciplines, and maintains accountability for project quality, client satisfaction, schedule, and financial performance.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership and People Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop Staff Designers, Staff Planners, and Student Interns through coaching, feedback, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
• Effectively delegate work based on individual strengths, experience, and development goals.
• Provide guidance and technical oversight throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Support workload planning, resource allocation, and team utilization in coordination with leadership.
• Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and adherence to firm standards and best practices.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and developing future team members.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams from project initiation through construction administration.
• Establish project goals, organize project teams, and facilitate successful project execution.
• Attend scheduling meetings and coordinate project resources.
• Lead project and client meetings while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Guide project research, programming, conceptual design, and material and site furnishing selections.
• Coordinate design reviews and oversee preparation of presentation materials.
• Develop creative design solutions that align with client objectives and project requirements.
• Prepare and review project correspondence, documentation, and presentations.
• Coordinate consultant agreements and consultant deliverables.
• Oversee CAD production, project specifications, and construction documentation.
• Review, approve, and seal construction documents.
• Direct construction administration activities, including site visits, submittal reviews, and coordination with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with RVi's Quality Control review process.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and overall project performance.
• Monitor project financials and provide monthly budget updates to leadership.
• Review quantity takeoffs, cost estimates, and project fee performance.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the firm's quality standards.
• Review and approve reprographics and printed project materials.

Qualifications

Education

• Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA or MLA university program

Registration and Certification

• Registered Landscape Architect and CLARB certification

Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office
• Advanced AutoCAD and customizations, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced contract document layout and production knowledge
• Advanced hand and digital rendering skills

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As set forth in RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.

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