Landscape Architect Project Manager

**Job Description:**

Join Pape-Dawson’s Murfreesboro team and help create the spaces that make Middle Tennessee such a vibrant place to live, work, and connect. Formerly RaganSmith, our Tennessee team has more than 90 years of local history and a collaborative culture built around creativity, teamwork, and strong community relationships. Since joining the Pape-Dawson family of companies in 2024, the team has combined its deep regional roots with the resources and opportunities of a growing national firm.

We are seeking a full-time **Landscape Architect Project Manager** to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio in Murfreesboro, TN. This role is perfect for a creative, people-focused professional who enjoys bringing big ideas to life through master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, urban plazas, mixed-use spaces, and streetscape projects. You will lead projects, build client relationships, mentor team members, and collaborate with landscape architects, civil engineers, land planners, and surveyors in a supportive environment where fresh ideas are welcomed and great work is celebrated.

**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
* 5+ years of experience in a planning and design firm
* RLA or AICP certification preferred
* Portfolio of previous land development projects, public or private
* AutoCAD Civil 3D, LandFX, and Adobe Suite experience
* 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

**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.