Studio Lead Landscape Architect

Thomas Young Group; Birmingham (AL); Hybride; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thomas Young Group in Birmingham, AL, seeks a Senior Landscape Architect to lead urban, commercial, and community-based projects. The role partners with the Principal to define design direction and oversees schedules, budgets, client relationships, and consultant coordination.

You will mentor junior staff and contribute to studio operations, championing design excellence from concept through construction administration. A licensed landscape architect with a strong portfolio is required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Landscape Architect with PLA preferred.
• 10+ years of professional landscape architecture experience.
• Strong design portfolio of urban, commercial, and public realm work.
• Experience leading complex projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Collaborative leader with mentoring passion.

Responsabilités

• Lead and manage urban, commercial, and community-based landscape architecture projects.
• Partner with Principal to define and refine design direction.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, client relationships, and consultant coordination.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level team members.
• Contribute to studio operations to keep projects running smoothly.
• Advocate design excellence from concept through construction administration.

Connaissances

Project leadership

Client facing

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Budget & scheduling

Formation

Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA preferred)

Description du poste

This design firm is known for creating thoughtful, community-focused spaces that balance creativity with technical excellence. Their Birmingham studio is growing, and they’re looking for a senior leader who can drive projects forward, guide a talented team, and partner with the Principal to shape the studio’s direction.

What you'll be doing:

Leading and managing a range of urban, commercial, and community-based landscape architecture projects

Partnering with the Principal to define and refine design direction

Overseeing schedules, budgets, client relationships, and consultant coordination

Mentoring and supporting junior and mid-level team members

Contributing to studio operations to keep projects running smoothly

Championing design excellence from concept through construction administration

What we're looking for:

Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA strongly preferred)

10+ years of professional experience with proven project leadership

Strong design sensibility backed by a portfolio of built urban, commercial, and public realm work

Experience managing complex projects from concept to completion

Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills

Collaborative leader with a passion for mentoring and developing emerging talent

More reasons to apply:

A leadership-level role with real influence on studio direction

The chance to see your designs shape the urban and community landscape in Birmingham

A collaborative culture that values creativity and professional growth

Opportunities to mentor and inspire the next generation of designers