Senior Project Manager, Landscape Architecture - Flexible

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Tuition assistance

401K match

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Licensing/Certification fees paid

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive project success from proposal through delivery. You will coordinate budgets, schedules, and resources while serving as the primary client contact and maintaining rigorous QA/QC. Travel to project sites will be required as needed.

The role emphasizes strong communication, mentorship, and consistent, on-time performance across complex planning and landscape architecture initiatives.

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 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 with clients and management.
• Negotiate contracts, manage invoicing, and collect accounts receivable.
• Build and maintain project plans, including budgets, staffing, and schedules.
• Direct and mentor project teams; forecast workload needs and manage sub-consultants.
• Own financial performance: monitor budgets, analyze variances, 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 QA/QC compliance.
• Uphold RVi's quality standards and professional reputation across deliverables.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring teams

Budget management

Client communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning/LA

Tools

Vision project management

Job description

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive project success from proposal through delivery. You will coordinate budgets, schedules, and resources while serving as the primary client contact and maintaining rigorous QA/QC. Travel to project sites will be required as needed.

The role emphasizes strong communication, mentorship, and consistent, on-time performance across complex planning and landscape architecture initiatives.