Senior Landscape Architect & Project Lead

ERM; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) or RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant, Landscape Architecture to lead landscape design on large infrastructure projects across North America. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, influence siting and permitting decisions, and ensure technical integrity of work delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

You will contribute to VIAs, environmental assessments, and planning efforts while mentoring staff and coordinating with GIS, visual simulation, and technical experts.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Landscape Architecture or related field, plus 5–10 years of landscape architecture experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and related software.
• Proven success managing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and client relationships.
• Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to travel to client locations across a large geographical area.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessments, land planning, facility siting, and permitting for large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
• Produce, manage, and review Visual Impact Assessments (VIAs) and related technical deliverables.
• Coordinate and integrate work from multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a task manager or project manager, overseeing budgets, timelines, and quality standards.
• Mentor technical staff and foster a collaborative, high-performing project environment.
• Conduct site visits and maintain direct client communication to support successful project delivery.

Skills

Registered Landscape Architect

Portfolio available

Landscape architecture experience

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Project management

Driver's license

Immigration sponsorship not available

Education

BA/BS in Landscape Architecture

MA/MS in a related discipline

Tools

GIS

Global Mapper

Rhino

3DS Max

Job description

ERM is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant, Landscape Architecture to lead landscape design on large infrastructure projects across North America. You will work within multidisciplinary teams, influence siting and permitting decisions, and ensure technical integrity of work delivering meaningful environmental outcomes.

You will contribute to VIAs, environmental assessments, and planning efforts while mentoring staff and coordinating with GIS, visual simulation, and technical experts.