Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

Benesch is a growing multi-disciplined planning engineering and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team youll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and likewise contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they dont meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you dont be so hard on yourselfapply for the job!

Lead Beneschs Landscape Architecture team and help shape connected resilient communities across the Carolinas and the this leadership role you will guide planning and design services for projects that advance environmentally responsible land development community infrastructure recreation and public space. 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 offering upward leadership.

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 K12 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.

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.

• As the Landscape Architecture Senior Project Manager you will play a key leadership role in growing Beneschs Landscape Architecture practice in North Carolina while serving clients throughout the Carolinas and Southeast.
• Youll lead multidisciplinary teams strengthen client relationships mentor talented staff and drive business development. Working alongside experts in civil/site planning transportation structures traffic hydraulics environmental services aviation rail and economic development youll deliver integrated solutions that shape the communities we more than 1200 professionals across 50 officesand North Carolina offices in Charlotte Raleigh and WilmingtonBenesch offers the resources reach and local presence to support ambitious growth across the state.

• Bachelors or advanced degree in Landscape Architecture City/Community/Regional Planning Urban Planning or a related field from an accredited program.
• North Carolina PLA license (or ability to obtain through reciprocity within three months); licensure in neighboring states is a plus.
• 12 years of progressive landscape architecture experience.
• Strong project management skills including budgeting financial management QA/QC and resource planning.
• Extensive experience leading public and/or private land development projects through complex design and regulatory challenges.
• Proven success in developing new client relationships winning work and growing existing accounts.
• Strong knowledge of North Carolina permitting processes and regulatory agencies.
• Experience leading mentoring and developing multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strategic focus.
• Strong planning design and construction expertise with a collaborative positive leadership style. #LI-MB1

Its simple. We invest in our people not just our projects.

• Career growth thats real with leadership development training and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship hands-on experience and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether youre starting your career or bringing years of experience youll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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