Director of Public Spaces

Overview

Leads nationwide public space design, client development, and team mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• stakeholder collaboration
• business development
• design leadership
• thought leadership
• design excellence
• team mentorship

Tasks

-Collaborate with internal teams and external partners including municipalities, architects, engineers, and community stakeholders. -Drive new business development, including pursuing public sector opportunities, cultivating client relationships, and leading proposal and interview efforts. -Provide design leadership and direction on public space projects including parks, greenways, civic spaces, plazas, and nature-based recreation areas. -Serve as a national thought leader on public space issues, advocating for inclusive, sustainable, and innovative design solutions. -Ensure design excellence and consistency across all public space projects. -Oversee and mentor a high-performing team of planners and landscape architects across multiple offices. -Contribute to RVi’s broader strategic goals and participate in firmwide leadership activities.

Requirements

• landscape architecture
• urban design
• planning
• pla
• 12+ yrs
• leadership

What You Bring

-Excellent communication, presentation, and team leadership skills. -Proven track record of successful leadership in both project execution and client development. -Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Planning, or a related field. -Ability to travel for project work and client meetings. -Strong design portfolio showcasing public sector work. -12+ years of experience in landscape architecture or planning with a strong focus on public space projects. -Professional licensure (PLA) required.

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Benefits

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships. -Pet Insurance -Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) -Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance -Competitive Compensation packages -Employee Referrals up to $5,000 -Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards -Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options -Dependent Care Match -Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services -Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness -Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.) -Student Loan Repayment up to $25K -Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals -401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation -Tuition Assistance -Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure

About Rvi Planning + Landscape Architecture

-Typical projects span master‑planned communities, commercial developments, parks, open spaces, and university campuses. -Their portfolio includes high‑profile sites like the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, UT‑Austin Medical District, and Dallas Arboretum. -The firm is noted for clean, compelling graphics and well‑organized planning that resonates in both public and private sectors. -A standout is their ability to weave community engagement into every design, creating memorable outdoor experiences.

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