Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager #1291

Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

Lead Benesch’s Landscape Architecture team and help shape connected, resilient communities across the Carolinas and the Southeast. In this leadership role, you will guide planning and design services for projects that advance environmentally responsible land development, community infrastructure, recreation, and public space. Our team delivers high-impact planning and design across a diverse portfolio of project types:

• Municipal Infrastructure: Parks & Recreation Planning and Design efforts, Comprehensive Plans, Master Plans, Feasibility Studies, Community Planning, Site Design, Capital Improvement projects, Greenways, Multi-use paths, Parks, Public Works projects, Utilities, and Grant/Funding support.   Clients include local, state and federal agencies and corresponding departments.
• Educational Campus / Facilities including K–12, Charter Schools, Universities and Community Colleges: Long-standing collaboration with architects on school developments, including ongoing multi-project programs.  Long-standing relationships and current projects with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools  NCSU, ECU, APP State and many community colleges.
• Private Development: Site selection, layout, design, permitting, cost estimating, bidding, and construction support.  Clients include various Health Care Providers, Commercial , Multi-Use and Multi-Family Residential Developers.

Our Landscape Architecture group partners closely with the Civil/Site team to provide planning, feasibility, layout, preliminary through final design, permitting, project manual development, bidding, and construction administration services for these projects.
You will collaborate with experts across civil/site, planning, transportation, structures, traffic, hydraulics, environmental services, aviation, rail and economic development to deliver integrated solutions for clients. With more than 1,200 professionals across 50+ offices—and North Carolina offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, and Wilmington—Benesch offers the resources, reach, and local presence to support ambitious growth across the state.
As a Landscape Architecture Senior Project Manager, you will be a visible leader for Benesch’s North Carolina Landscape Architecture practice while serving clients throughout the Carolinas and Southeast. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, strengthen key client relationships, mentor talented staff, and drive business development. This is an opportunity to continue growing a high-performing practice while delivering projects that expand access to recreation and education, improve mobility and accessibility, and enhance quality of life across the region.
This position reports directly to the Group or Division Manager and has upward leadership and ownership opportunity.  Benesch is an employee-owned company celebrating its 80th Anniversary.

Location 

This full-time hybrid role is based in our Charlotte office, where in-office collaboration at least three days per week supports strong team connection, mentorship, and client service.

The Impact You Will Have

• Lead complex land development and community infrastructure projects across North Carolina and the Southeast.
• Grow Benesch’s North Carolina Landscape Architecture practice by strengthening partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and guiding winning pursuit strategies.
• Grow Landscape Architecture in close partnership with the Civil Design team.
• Inspire multidisciplinary teams through technical leadership, mentorship, and a collaborative culture focused on growth and delivery excellence.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture, City/Community/Regional Planning, Urban Planning, or related field required. 
• PLA licensure in North Carolina (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 3 months); Additional licensure in adjacent states is a bonus.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• Strength in project financial management, budgeting, QA/QC, and resource planning.
• Extensive experience in public and/or private land development design projects, with the ability to lead and guide teams through complex site and regulatory challenges.
• Demonstrated success in business development, including developing new client relationships and winning new work, and expanding existing client accounts.
• Strong understanding of North Carolina regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
• Experience leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining focus on strategic objectives initiatives.
• Energetic, positive attitude.
• Desire to develop an environment that supports team and individual growth.
• Strong creative and technical proficiency in planning, design, and construction.#LI-MB1