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Senior Project Manager, Landscape Architecture

Halff Associates, Inc.
life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

Sep 23, 2026
Description Senior Project Manager, Landscape Architecture, The Woodlands, TX Halff has an immediate opening for a Senior Project Manager to join our growing Landscape Architecture team in our The Woodlands office. This leadership role is ideal for a licensed Landscape Architect who is passionate about creating impactful outdoor environments while leading project teams, developing client relationships, and helping shape the future of our Landscape Architecture practice. Our team works on a diverse portfolio of projects including parks and recreation facilities, trail systems, streetscapes, urban design, campus environments, mixed-use developments, civic spaces, and large-scale planning initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven project management experience, and a commitment to mentoring staff and growing client partnerships. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career with an employee-owned firm that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while providing a path toward increased leadership and ownership opportunities. What you will do: Lead and manage landscape architecture projects from planning and concept development through construction administration. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, and project partners. Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and staffing plans. Oversee the preparation of conceptual designs, master plans, construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. Coordinate with internal multidisciplinary teams including planning, civil engineering, transportation, water resources, and environmental professionals. Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews to ensure project deliverables meet Halff and client standards. Lead project meetings, presentations, workshops, and public engagement efforts. Mentor and develop Landscape Architects, designers, and technical staff. Support recruiting, staff development, and team growth initiatives. Participate in business development activities including client relationship management, proposal preparation, interviews, and strategic planning. Identify and pursue opportunities with municipalities, parks departments, educational institutions, developers, and other public and private sector clients. Contribute to the continued growth and success of Halff's Landscape Architecture practice throughout the Houston region. What you will need: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited university. Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) licensure, with Texas registration preferred or ability to obtain Texas registration. 10+ years of progressive experience in landscape architecture, planning, and project management. Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects and project teams. Strong client relationship and business development skills. Experience preparing and delivering proposals, interviews, and presentations. Strong understanding of project budgeting, scheduling, and resource management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and related design software. Experience with Land F/X, GIS, SketchUp, Lumion, or similar visualization tools is a plus. Ability to mentor staff and foster a collaborative, people-focused team environment. Preferred Qualificationss: Established client relationships within the Houston and Southeast Texas markets. Experience managing parks, trails, streetscape, urban design, campus, recreation, or community development projects. Demonstrated success leading business development efforts and winning new work. Previous experience supervising and developing landscape architecture professionals. Interested candidates who meet or exceed the above qualifications are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and project portfolio that demonstrates their abilities. If collaborative work is shown, credit team members and note your role where applicable. The Halff Landscape Architecture Advantage Our team gets involved early in the process to develop a plan that seamlessly integrates built elements with the natural environment. We understand that a successful design should be driven by how the entity, whether a park, trail or other public area, will be used. Halff's projects and employees are consistently recognized for their excellence. Learn more about Halff's Landscape Architecture services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team Halff's Landscape Architecture Services Active Transportation Planning Streetscapes and Gateways Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) Design Neighborhood and Community Parks Planning and Design Nature Parks and Greenways Sport Facilities and Feasibility Studies Master Planned Communities Land and Site Planning Urban Design and Placemaking Low Impact Development / Green Infrastructure At Halff, you'll join a collaborative, employee-owned firm where people come first. We invest in our employees through professional development, leadership opportunities, and a culture built on trust, innovation, and service. You'll work alongside talented professionals on meaningful projects that enhance communities across Texas and beyond while building a rewarding long-term career. Company Overview: Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality. Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America. Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to: Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance Long-term and short-term disability insurance Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans) Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Health Savings Account (HSA) 529 College Savings Plan Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Employee Assistance Plan Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations. #ExpProf Qualifications Education Bachelors of Language and Linguistics (required) Experience 10 years: Progressive experience in landscape architecture, planning, and project management (required) Licenses & Certifications Prof Landscape Architect (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.