Senior Landscape Architect

Actalent; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Condensed schedule

Health benefits

401(k) & PTO

Tuition assistance

Civil 3D mentoring

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Experienced Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA) to lead high-impact projects in Raleigh, NC. You will mentor designers, shape design strategy, and build strong client relationships while guiding projects from concept through construction.

The role emphasizes leadership, design excellence, and collaboration across planners, engineers, and architects, with a focus on parks, commercial developments, and master-planned communities.

Qualifications

• Professional Landscape Architect License (PLA/RLA).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 8+ years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• Experience leading projects involving parks, commercial developments, mixed-use projects, or master-planned communities.
• Strong understanding of site planning, permitting, entitlement, and land development processes.
• Proven success managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing design professionals.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating design excellence and project leadership across multiple phases.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects through planning, design, documentation, permitting, and construction.
• Manage project teams while balancing scope, quality, budget, schedule, and client expectations.
• Develop innovative, practical, and sustainable design solutions across a variety of project types.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to bring project visions to life.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through ongoing engagement, presentations, proposals, and networking.
• Guide entitlement, permitting, and regulatory approval processes.
• Lead site planning, land development, and landscape architecture efforts.
• Manage project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resources.
• Solve complex design and construction challenges while maintaining project goals and design intent.
• Mentor and develop landscape architects and design professionals.
• Contribute to a culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and design excellence.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Portfolio development

Education

PLA/RLA license

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

Civil 3D

Revit

Job description

Experienced Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA)

Design Meaningful Places. Lead Projects. Shape Communities.

Are you a licensed Landscape Architect looking for an opportunity to lead high-impact projects, mentor talented designers, and help shape communities for years to come?

We're seeking an experienced Landscape Architect to play a pivotal role within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. In this position, you'll guide projects from concept through construction, influence design strategy, build strong client relationships, and help create spaces where people live, work, gather, and connect.

From parks and mixed-use developments to commercial sites and master-planned communities, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, visible projects while helping drive design excellence and project success.

If you're passionate about great design, enjoy leading teams, and want your work to have a lasting impact, this could be the next step in your career.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead impactful projects that shape communities and public spaces
• Take ownership of project vision, design direction, and client relationships
• Mentor and develop the next generation of landscape architects
• Collaborate with planners, engineers, architects, and technical experts
• Employee-owned organization with a long-term focus on success
• Diverse portfolio including parks, commercial developments, mixed‑use projects, and master‑planned communities
• Structured professional development and continued growth opportunities
• Modern technology, software, and technical support resources
• Work schedule that supports work‑life balance with half‑day Fridays

What You'll Do

As a key leader within the practice, you'll contribute to both project success and team development by:

• Leading landscape architecture projects through planning, design, documentation, permitting, and construction.
• Managing project teams while balancing scope, quality, budget, schedule, and client expectations.
• Developing innovative, practical, and sustainable design solutions across a variety of project types.
• Collaborating with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to bring project visions to life.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through ongoing engagement, presentations, proposals, and networking.
• Guiding entitlement, permitting, and regulatory approval processes.
• Leading site planning, land development, and landscape architecture efforts.
• Managing project budgets, staffing plans, schedules, and resources.
• Solving complex design and construction challenges while maintaining project goals and design intent.
• Mentoring and developing landscape architects and design professionals.
• Contributing to a culture centered on collaboration, innovation, and design excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Professional Landscape Architect License (PLA/RLA).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 8+ years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• Experience leading projects involving parks, commercial developments, mixed-use projects, or master-planned communities.
• Strong understanding of site planning, permitting, entitlement, and land development processes.
• Proven success managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing design professionals.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Portfolio demonstrating design excellence and project leadership across multiple phases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Civil 3D and Revit.
• Background in land development and site layout.
• Experience supporting proposals, client interviews, and business development efforts.
• Knowledge of sustainable design principles and best practices.
• Passion for mentorship and helping others grow professionally.

This Role Is Ideal For Landscape Architects Who

• Enjoy leading projects from concept through construction.
• Want to have a significant voice in design and project strategy.
• Are energized by mentoring team members and helping others succeed.
• Value building long‑term client relationships.
• Like balancing creative design with technical problem-solving.
• Want to make a visible impact on communities through meaningful work.

Work-Life Balance

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Friday: 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM

If you're ready to take ownership of transformative projects and help shape the future of the built environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus
• Condensed work schedule for better work‑life balance
• Top‑tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance
• Thomas & Hutton University and hands‑on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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