Landscape Architecture Practice Lead

McAdams is a full-service land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

DeveloptheLandscape Architecture Practice in Charlotte

At McAdams we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build innovate and elevate those around them. Asthe Landscape Architecture Practice Lead for the Charlotte metro this role drives the growth and strategic direction of McAdams landscape architecture practice. The leader in this positionwilloversee operations elevate design quality develop talent andexpandthe firms client base and market presenceserving as the primary driver of performance and practice evolution.

This role plays a keypartin generating new business strengthening partnerships and collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated high-quality engaged in project delivery focus on team development and leading the practice is front and centersetting direction removing barriersand positioning the team for sustained growth and success.

Why McAdams

Joining McAdamsisntjust a career move;itsan invitation to be part of something and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace whereyourenot just an employeeyourea vitalpieceof our success story.

We invest in leaders who want to build:

• Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice
• Exposure to high-impact projects across multiple market sectors
• A united team-first culture
• A platform for long-term career growth and leadership development

See what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams: lead and grow the landscape architecture practice within the marketestablishinga clear visionfor the group and driving sustained expansion through strong client relationships market presence and strategic positioning

WhatYoullBring

• Bachelors or advanced degree from an accredited program in Landscape Architecture City/Community/Regional Planning Urban Planning or related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in landscape architecture planning design or a related field
• RLA licensurerequired
• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for team performance financial outcomes and client relationships
• Extensive experience in private land development design projects with the ability to lead and guide teams through complex site entitlement and regulatory challenges
• Deepexpertisein landscape architecture design with a strong emphasis on creativity design excellence and high-quality project outcomes
• Proventrack recordin business development including developing new clients and expanding existing accounts
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgetsforecasts and performance metrics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage clients teams and stakeholders effectively
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple priorities whilemaintainingfocus on strategic objectives
• Proficiencywith relevant design and business software tools (e.g. AutoCAD Adobe Creative Suite Microsoft Office)
• Commitment to collaboration team development and continuous improvement

Work Environment Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and whenfeasible(without undue hardship to the company) reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions
• Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking pinching typing and grasping often with repetitive motion
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen the ability to talk hear and sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to carry lift push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary

Ready To LeadWithUs

Ifyoureready toelevate a design practice develop a team and expand McAdams client base in Charlotte NCwedlove to connect.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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