landscape architect project manager

Landscape Architect – Project Manager

2026

LSI
(Land Strategies Inc.) –
Austin, Texas

Reports to: Studio Director – Landscape Architecture

Classification: Full-Time / Professional Staff

The Opportunity

LSI (Land Strategies Inc.) is seeking a Landscape Architect Project Manager to join our growing, design-driven Austin studio. This individual will play a key role in managing project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and communication—while also participating in design and production on select projects. As LSI scales from a 15-person studio to a 50+person interdisciplinary firm, this position offers tremendous opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term impact.

About L LSI

Our Mission: To enhance the lives of individuals and communities through meaningful interactions with the artifacts of our design.

Our Vision: To create places deeply rooted in local culture and values, meticulously combining design elements to meet the aspirations and requirements of the communities we serve.

Our Identity: We are Placemakers—design professionals who define and elevate sense of place through excellence in planning, architecture, Interior Design and landscape architecture.

Our Core Values (GOALS): Growth, Optimism, Artistry, Leadership, and Self-Discipline.

Position Overview

The Landscape Architect Project Manager is a hybrid role that blends project leadership with hands-on design involvement. The successful candidate will manage multiple projects simultaneously—ensuring clarity, accountability, and excellence throughout the lifecycle of each project. This role requires a highly organized, self-directed professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and can adapt quickly to evolving project needs.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Leadership

• Lead project schedules, budgets, and milestone tracking.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams.

• Coordinate project staffing and manage project team performance.

• Ensure deliverables are produced accurately, on time, and within budget.

• Provide clarity on scope, expectations, and required outcomes for each phase.

Design & Production

• Contribute to concept development, site planning, graphics, and technical detailing.

• Prepare or oversee construction documents, presentations, and illustrations.

• Integrate feedback from clients, jurisdictions, and design leadership.

• Support studio-wide design culture through collaboration and mentorship.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain consistent communication with project stakeholders.

• Document decisions, follow-ups, and coordination needs.

• Facilitate consultant meetings and internal coordination sessions.

• Represent LSI professionally with clients, jurisdictions, and community partners.

Operational Contribution

• Identify opportunities to improve project workflow and team efficiency.

• Support the development of standards, processes, and best practices.

• Contribute to resource planning and workload forecasting.

• Uphold LSI's mission, vision, and values in all design and business operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Landscape Architecture (BLA or MLA required).

• 4–10 years of experience in professional practice.

• Demonstrated experience managing complex design projects.

• Strong technical skills—AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp.

• Knowledge of LandF/X, Revit, Lumion, or similar tools highly valued.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative studio environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced studio environment. They possess a growth mindset, embrace responsibility, and bring a high level of ownership to every project they lead. They take pride in delivering high-quality work, understand how to communicate effectively, and can pivot fluidly between project management and hands-on design tasks.

• Highly organized, accountable, and self-directed.

• Comfortable wearing multiple hats within a growing studio.

• Strong collaborator with high emotional intelligence.

• Calm under pressure, decisive, and proactive.

• Motivated by clear expectations, autonomy, and measurable results.

• Passionate about design, craft, and client service.

Why Join LSI?

This is an opportunity to join an established firm with a bold growth trajectory. Over the next decade, LSI will expand its footprint, services, and national impact—from a 15-person Austin studio to a multi-office, 50-person design practice. As a Landscape Architect Project Manager, you will be a key contributor to our evolution and a participant in shaping the next era of LSI.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Professional development and licensure support.

• A collaborative, creative, and high-performance design culture.

How to Apply

Please email your resume, cover letter, and selected portfolio samples to

Include "Landscape Architect Project Manager" in the subject line.