Lead impactful design projects where your work shapes vibrant, sustainable communities across the Southeast. At Thomas & Hutton, you’ll manage diverse landscape architecture projects from concept through construction, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow within a company celebrated as a Best Place to Work. If you’re a creative leader with a passion for design excellence and team development, this role offers an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor a team of landscape architects through all phases of project delivery

• Manage projects from concept through construction, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance

• Develop innovative, sustainable design solutions for a variety of project types including parks, commercial developments, and master planned communities

• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement design concepts

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, including networking, proposal development, interviews, and fee negotiations

• Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and technical reports

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, local regulations, and permitting requirements

• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation

• Continuously improve design processes, project delivery methods, and team performance

• Support the growth and development of team members through coaching and mentorship

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture

• Professional Landscape Architect license (PLA/RLA) required

• 8–10+ years of experience in landscape architecture design and project management

• Experience across multiple project types (e.g., parks, commercial, mixed-use, master planned communities)

• Strong knowledge of site planning, entitlement processes, and permitting requirements

• Experience with project budgeting, cost estimation, and financial management

• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a design team

• Strong understanding of sustainable design principles and best practices

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Project Submission

• Must submit a portfolio that demonstrates design experience and understanding of the full project lifecycle

• Portfolio should include built project photography, presentation graphics, and representative design materials showcasing technical and creative capabilities

Why Thomas & Hutton?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonus

• Condensed work schedule for better work-life balance

• Top-tier health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

• 401(k), generous PTO, holidays, and tuition assistance

• Thomas & Hutton University and hands-on Civil 3D mentoring to advance your career

Schedule:

On-site: Monday–Thursday 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.

How to apply

Ready to design the future? Apply today at www.thomasandhutton.com/careers.

At Thomas & Hutton, our mission of "Building Relationships and Solutions for Success" shapes how we serve our clients, strengthen our communities, and invest in our team. As a private employee-owned firm consistently recognized as a Top Workplace and recipient of PSMJ's Build a Better World Award, we're known not only for exceptional projects but for how we treat people and our communities.

When you join Thomas & Hutton, you'll discover a career with real purpose. We equip you with cutting-edge tools, technology, and software to work efficiently and excel. Our career development programs, including PaTHways and T&H University, combine with approachable leadership and a collaborative environment to support your professional growth at every stage. Pair that with industry leading benefits, genuine work-life balance, and meaningful opportunities to give back through T&H Helping Hands, and it's clear why so many professionals choose to grow their careers here.

Learn more at www.thomasandhutton.com

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Thomas & Hutton is a Drug-Free Workplace and an E-Verify participant.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.