Senior Project Manager-Placemaking + Community Design

Fisher Associates•Raleigh, NC

9h•$120,000 - $155,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Placemaking + Community Design Senior Project Manager Are you a Senior Project Manager with a background in Landscape Architecture or Planning who is passionate about creating vibrant, sustainable communities? Fisher Associates is seeking a collaborative leader to help grow our practice in the Carolinas. You’ll guide cross-functional project teams, manage client relationships, and drive project delivery from concept through implementation. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in planning, landscape architecture, and community-focused design while helping expand Fisher’s presence in the region. If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys leading complex projects, collaborating with talented professionals, and shaping communities that thrive, you’ll find meaningful work and room to grow here. Ready to make a lasting impact through planning and design? Apply today and help us build the next generation of great community places. About Fisher Associates At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

Requirements

Lead the strategic planning, design direction, and delivery of mid- to large-scale planning and landscape architecture projects from initiation through implementation.
Develop innovative land use, urban design, and site design strategies that support vibrant, sustainable, and resilient communities.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, billing, and quality control to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
Lead design strategy and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project outcomes with client goals.
Serve as the primary client contact, providing updates, building strong relationships, and ensuring exceptional client service.
Prepare competitive proposals, scopes of work, and project plans while supporting business development efforts in collaboration with the Client Services team.
Navigate complex public processes and municipal approvals, including zoning and regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to team members to support project success and professional growth.
Represent Fisher Associates in professional organizations, business groups, and community activities while promoting the firm’s capabilities.
Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Community Planning, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
10-15+ years of experience leading planning or landscape architecture projects, including client management and team leadership.
Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA) or AICP certified preferred, or ability to obtain licensure/certification.
Strong knowledge of land use planning, zoning and development regulations, environmental regulations, and municipal approval processes.
Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, project budgets, schedules, and client relationships, including support of business development and proposals.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, SketchUp, and related mapping or visualization tools.
Ability to develop clear plans, maps, graphics, reports, and presentations, and a passion for Smart Growth, placemaking, and community-centered design.
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect.
Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban/Regional Planning, Community Planning, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
10-15+ years of experience leading planning or landscape architecture projects, including client management and team leadership.
Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA/RLA) or AICP certified preferred, or ability to obtain licensure/certification.
Strong knowledge of land use planning, zoning and development regulations, environmental regulations, and municipal approval processes.
Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, project budgets, schedules, and client relationships, including support of business development and proposals.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, ArcGIS, SketchUp, and related mapping or visualization tools.
Ability to develop clear plans, maps, graphics, reports, and presentations, and a passion for Smart Growth, placemaking, and community-centered design.
Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect.
Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic planning, design direction, and delivery of mid- to large-scale planning and landscape architecture projects from initiation through implementation.
Develop innovative land use, urban design, and site design strategies that support vibrant, sustainable, and resilient communities.
Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, billing, and quality control to ensure successful and timely project delivery.
Lead design strategy and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project outcomes with client goals.
Serve as the primary client contact, providing updates, building strong relationships, and ensuring exceptional client service.
Prepare competitive proposals, scopes of work, and project plans while supporting business development efforts in collaboration with the Client Services team.
Navigate complex public processes and municipal approvals, including zoning and regulatory requirements.
Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to team members to support project success and professional growth.
Represent Fisher Associates in professional organizations, business groups, and community activities while promoting the firm’s capabilities.