Sr. Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

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

Who We Are

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

Got a knack for juggling client calls, budgets, and design reviews without breaking a sweat? RVi is on the hunt for a Senior Project Manager who can lead with confidence, build teams that click, and turn great ideas into places people love. If you're the kind of person who thrives on making things happen (and making them happen well), let's talk.

Key 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

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

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

RVi does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any RVi employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by RVi and approved by the RVi Talent Acquisition Team.

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services