Landscape Architect Project Manager

Landscape Architect Project Manager

Pape-Dawson's Tennessee office, formerly RaganSmith, was founded in 1933 as a land surveying company. More than nine decades later, we have grown into an interdisciplinary consulting firm of experienced civil engineers, landscape architects, transportation experts, savvy surveyors, and brilliant land planners serving the private and public sectors. In 2024, RaganSmith joined the Pape-Dawson family of companies. Pape-Dawson is an industry-leading, future-focused civil engineering and professional services firm with nationwide locations.

We are seeking a full-time Landscape Architect Project Manager to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio based in our Murfreesboro, TN office. The ideal candidate is creative, collaborative, and has a passion for creating places that are authentic, innovative, and functional. This position will have an opportunity to work on a broad range of projects including master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, urban plazas and infill, mixed use spaces, and urban streetscape redevelopment.

The Landscape Architect Project Manager is responsible for leading multiple projects, clients, and team members on a wide range of development projects. This position will collaborate in-house with other landscape architects, civil engineers, and land surveyors to assist our clients in developing commercial, residential, mixed-use projects and park projects.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project structure, budget, and schedule
• Review design criteria, documents, and specifications throughout a project lifecycle
• Assist department leads in preparing proposals and assigning project teams
• Manage and mentor a team to meet project goals and deadlines
• Lead monthly project billing processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion
• Manage the design of projects in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other softwares
• Attend and lead meetings with clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, and other design professionals
• Additional related duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
• 5+ years of experience in a planning and design firm
• RLA or AICP certification preferred
• Portfolio of previous land development projects, public or private
• AutoCAD Civil 3D, LandFX, and Adobe Suite experience
• Adaptability and time management
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Long-term and short-term disability coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching
• Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week
• Annual salary review and bonus
• Tuition and gym reimbursements
• Parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Focus on work-life balance

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.