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.
