Senior Landscape Architecture Project Leader

Halff Associates, Inc.; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health Savings Account

401(k) Plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Halff Associates, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead landscape architecture projects from planning through construction administration.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and develop client relationships while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a PLA licensure (Texas preferred) and 10+ years of experience, with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and growth within an employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) licensure, with Texas registration preferred or ability to obtain Texas registration.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in landscape architecture, planning, and project management.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects and project teams.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.
• Experience preparing and delivering proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related design software.
• Experience with Land F/X, GIS, SketchUp, Lumion, or similar visualization tools is a plus.
• Ability to mentor staff and foster a collaborative, people-focused team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from planning through construction administration.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, and partners.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Oversee conceptual designs, master plans, construction documents, specs, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with internal planning, civil, transportation, and environmental teams.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to meet Halff and client standards.
• Lead project meetings, presentations, and public engagement efforts.
• Mentor and develop Landscape Architects, designers, and staff.
• Support recruiting, staff development, and team growth initiatives.
• Participate in business development activities including client relationships, proposals, interviews, and strategic planning.
• Identify and pursue opportunities with municipalities, parks, educational institutions, developers, and other clients.
• Contribute to growth of Halff's Landscape Architecture practice in Houston region.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Budgeting & scheduling

Mentoring staff

Public engagement

Proposal development

Team coordination

Communication

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

GIS

SketchUp

Lumion

LandFX

Job description

Halff Associates, Inc. in The Woodlands, TX seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead landscape architecture projects from planning through construction administration.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and develop client relationships while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams. The role requires a PLA licensure (Texas preferred) and 10+ years of experience, with a focus on mentorship, collaboration, and growth within an employee-owned firm.