Senior PM, Landscape Architecture — Lead Teams & Budgets

Rvi-Planning-; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Annual bonuses

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Licensing/Certification fees covered

Wellness reimbursement

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

RVi is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-disciplinary teams and manage complex planning and landscape architecture projects. You will guide project objectives, maintain schedules and budgets, and serve as the primary client contact.

The role emphasizes mentoring, strong communication, and travel to project sites as needed, contributing to the firm's reputation for quality and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field.
• Professional license required (e.g., AICP, RLA).
• 10+ years of experience in Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Advanced proficiency with Vision project management software.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for project site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop project proposals and establish project objectives in collaboration with clients and management.
• Negotiate contracts, manage invoicing, and collect accounts receivable.
• Build and maintain project plans, including budgets, staffing, and schedules.
• Assemble, direct, and mentor project teams; forecast workload needs and manage sub-consultants.
• Own financial performance: monitor budgets, analyze variances, negotiate scope changes, and report results to management.
• Review and approve work products against design and client requirements.
• Serve as primary client contact, providing regular updates and resolving concerns promptly.
• Support business development through proposals, marketing materials, and client relationship building.
• Maintain accurate project data in Vision and ensure compliance with QA/QC standards.
• Uphold RVi's quality standards and professional reputation across all deliverables.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning or related field

Professional license (AICP, RLA)

Tools

Vision project management software

Job description

RVi is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-disciplinary teams and manage complex planning and landscape architecture projects. You will guide project objectives, maintain schedules and budgets, and serve as the primary client contact.

The role emphasizes mentoring, strong communication, and travel to project sites as needed, contributing to the firm's reputation for quality and stewardship.