Job Description:
Ragan Smith is seeking a full-time Landscape Architect Project Manager to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio based in our Nashville 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 Project Manager will have access to professionals of various backgrounds and expertise across our multi-disciplinary firm. Working in tandem with our surveyors and engineers allows for seamless design process, learning opportunities, and a better product for both our clients and the users of the spaces we design.
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
Portfolio of previous land development projects, public or private
AutoCAD Civil 3D, LandFX, and Adobe Suite experience
RLA or AICP certification preferred
5-10+ years of experience in a planning and design firm
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
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.
RaganSmith is an equal opportunity employer recognizing the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing laws.
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.