Landscape Architect - Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants

vision insurance, tuition assistance, 401(k), profit sharing

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

3701 Arco Corporate Drive (Show on map)

Aug 26, 2026

Landscape Architect - Project Manager

Job Locations

US-NC-Charlotte

Category

Landscape Architecture

Type

Full-Time

Overview

As a Landscape Architect for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Charlotte, NC office, you'll lead and contribute to the planning and design of a diverse range of private- and public-sector projects. You'll collaborate with CEC's multidisciplinary teams of landscape architects, ecologists, civil engineers, and land surveyors to develop creative, practical solutions that meet client and project needs. Your work will include landscape and land planning design, site layout and grading, CAD design, site plan renderings, preparation of bid packages and specifications, and quality control reviews.

You'll also have opportunities to manage projects, participate in public presentations, build client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts. This role offers the opportunity to combine technical design expertise with project leadership and client engagement while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team.

At CEC, every team member is personally invested in serving our clients with integrity, delivering results that matter, and growing meaningful careers. As employee-owners, we're accountable not just for our work, but for creating an environment that supports and challenges one another. Our people are our priority - and that's what drives us to dig deeper, collaborate smarter, and build lasting relationships inside and outside of our company.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and contribute to landscape architecture and land planning projects for private- and public-sector clients

Develop landscape and land planning designs, site layouts, grading plans, and site plan renderings
Prepare and coordinate CAD-based design drawings and project documentation
Collaborate with landscape architects, ecologists, civil engineers, land surveyors, and other technical professionals
Prepare bid packages, project submittals, and technical specifications
Perform quality control reviews of plans and project deliverables
Prepare for and participate in client meetings and public presentations
Support client relationship development, networking, and business development activities

Our Charlotte office is home to a collaborative and growing team of professionals in one of the Southeast's most vibrant cities. Located near both the mountains and the coast, Charlotte offers a unique mix of urban energy, outdoor recreation, and Southern charm. With top-rated schools, a thriving downtown, and a strong sense of community, Charlotte is a great place to live, work, and grow.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or equivalent; Master's degree preferred
AutoCAD (Civil 3D preferred)
InDesign
PhotoShop (Adobe Suite)
Lumion
GIS (ArcView) - not required but beneficial.

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

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