Description
land planning
contract negotiation
business development
resource planning
team leadership
client relations
The successful candidate will lead with a growth mindset, guide high-performing multidisciplinary teams, and drive market strategy through deep industry connections and a people-first approach.
- Lead strategic and technical efforts across a broad portfolio of land planning projects, including master-planned communities, commercial developments, urban infill, campus design, parks, streetscapes, and high-performance green infrastructure.
- Collaborate across internal markets to leverage multi-disciplinary strengths.
- Communicate consistently with direct reports, peers, market leadership, and internal clients to ensure alignment and transparency.
- Advise project teams from concept to completion, ensuring successful outcomes based on schedule, budget, client satisfaction, and quality metrics.
- Lead contract negotiations, establish project fees, and ensure financial success aligned with market and firmwide profitability goals.
- Encourage innovation, cross-collaboration, and resiliency in project delivery.
- Identify and pursue strategic business development opportunities in Middle Tennessee and surrounding regions, with flexibility to support broader geographic pursuits.
- Lead internal staffing and resource planning to align with project demands and long-term business goals.
- Actively participate in professional organizations and community engagement initiatives to build industry presence.
- Model and reinforce Gresham Smith’s core values of integrity, teamwork, respect, and commitment in every client and team interaction.
- Support workforce development and individual growth through coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback.
- Lead and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Build, manage, and deepen relationships with public and private sector clients - developers, municipalities, and institutions - to drive repeat business.
- Ensure consistent, high-quality deliverables in alignment with firm-wide practice standards and client expectations.
Requirements
pe
leadership
urban planning
civil engineering
client relations
10+ years
We are seeking a visionary and entrepreneurial Project Executive to lead and expand our Civil and Landscape Architecture practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our land planning services, foster long-lasting client relationships, and build a comprehensive portfolio of impactful projects across our national footprint.
Our Land Planning market follows a multidisciplinary approach that incorporates the combined expertise of civil engineers, landscape architects, planners, and surveyors. We excel at projects both large and small in scale—whether it’s creating site plans for a development, designing public spaces and bike/pedestrian paths, or incorporating green, low-impact features that help improve a community’s quality of life. We invite you to join us!
- Professional licensure or certification preferred (PE, PLA, AICP, or similar).
- Passion for leadership and mentoring, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse personalities and communication styles to build strong, collaborative relationships.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related discipline.
- Proven track record of client relationship development and successful business strategy execution.
- 10+ years of industry experience, including leadership of land planning projects and teams.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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