Project Manager - Landscape Architecture at Labella Associates in Charlotte, NC | Kablio

Role

Description

project management

client management

design lead

technical docs

site planning

budgeting

Manage project workflow, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
Represent LaBella in public forums
Prepare analyses and reports
Produce effective and high-quality project documents (including final drawings and specifications)
Prepare Professional Service Proposals
Manage clients
Lead design teams
Develop creative and constructable design solutions
Assist with oversight and guidance of projects from initial concept through construction
Prepare detailed site plans, grading/stormwater plans, construction details, and technical specifications

Requirements

8+ years

bsc landscape

nc pla

autodesk

sketchup

mentor

We are seeking a Landscape Architectural Project Manager for our office in Charlotte, NC. We're looking for a seasoned, energetic, and talented landscape architect to lead projects for public and private sector work. This individual will work closely with the Senior Landscape Architect and other members of multi-disciplinary teams across multiple offices. In a key position for providing integrated site design solutions, primary responsibilities would be to lead projects and designs for a variety of project types at various scales. The Project Manager will be responsible to oversee design and technical aspects of a project, as well as administration and management duties.

Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated
Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a landscape architecture consultant setting with demonstrated career progression
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
Experience with site development for commercial, mixed-use, multi-family, and municipal facilities, parks, greenways, streetscapes, or any combination thereof
Effective communication skills using oral, graphic and written forms
Familiarity with Autodesk products and other graphic programs such as SketchUp, Enscape, and Lumion
Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Experience with Land Development design
Experience with applied landscape architecture and a focus on final construction design and implementation
Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in NC (or ability to acquire reciprocity in NC)
Ability to manage and mentor younger staff

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

Team Building Events
Flexible Work Schedule
Referral Bonus Program
Health/Dental Insurance
Community Service Events
Profit Sharing
Leadership Development Program
Short & Long Term Disability
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Plan with Employer Match
Fitness Reimbursement

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1978

Year Established

Originated as a civil engineering firm in Rochester, NY.

$750M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generates substantial income to manage large-scale projects in infrastructure, buildings, and energy.

20K Acres & 300 Miles

Wetland Studies

Conducted extensive studies across vast areas of wetlands and waterways in five years.

Over 30 Species

Endangered Species

Worked with numerous threatened or endangered species during field studies.

Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation.
Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects.
Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities.
Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration.
Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure.
Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

Culture + Values

80% employees

Work-life balance support

Over 80% of employees feel supported in achieving work-life balance.

25% annual growth

Company growth rate

The company has experienced 25% annual growth over the past decade.

80% ownership

Employee ownership opportunity

80% of employees have the opportunity to become shareholders of the company.

Since 2012

Continuous training

The company has provided comprehensive training programs since 2012.

Award-winning culture (Great Place to Work certified, year after year)
Competitive compensation including strong salaries, health/dental insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement
Empowerment of talent: environment and opportunities that make the most of employees’ talents

Environment + Sustainability

September 2021

Sustainability Committee Founded

The Sustainable Design Committee was established in September 2021 to implement green practices and encourage green-building certifications.

Goal to help every project incorporate sustainable-design best practices
Energy & commissioning team with licensed engineers, certified energy managers, commissioning professionals and LEED-accredited staff
Focus on finding net-zero energy solutions through audits, distributed/renewable generation, energy modeling, LEED certification, retro-commissioning
Brownfield remediation with full-service environmental team, in-house lab, ASTM/USEPA-standard assessments
Waste-diversion through material reuse, recycling, organic-waste diversion and financial-feasibility analyses
Climate-resilience services including carbon sequestration, green infrastructure, flood risk management, shoreline stabilization

Inclusion & Diversity

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with resources such as passionate mentors, engaged leaders, creative thinkers
DEI integrated into offices, industries, and communities
No specific gender-ratio or numeric goals disclosed on website or LinkedIn

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Our Projects

Role

Description

project management

client management

design lead

technical docs

site planning

budgeting

Manage project workflow, budgets, timelines, and deliverables
Represent LaBella in public forums
Prepare analyses and reports
Produce effective and high-quality project documents (including final drawings and specifications)
Prepare Professional Service Proposals
Manage clients
Lead design teams
Develop creative and constructable design solutions
Assist with oversight and guidance of projects from initial concept through construction
Prepare detailed site plans, grading/stormwater plans, construction details, and technical specifications

Requirements

8+ years

bsc landscape

nc pla

autodesk

sketchup

mentor

Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated
Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed
Minimum of 8 years' experience in a landscape architecture consultant setting with demonstrated career progression
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture
Experience with site development for commercial, mixed-use, multi-family, and municipal facilities, parks, greenways, streetscapes, or any combination thereof
Effective communication skills using oral, graphic and written forms
Familiarity with Autodesk products and other graphic programs such as SketchUp, Enscape, and Lumion
Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision
Experience with Land Development design
Experience with applied landscape architecture and a focus on final construction design and implementation
Registration as a Professional Landscape Architect in NC (or ability to acquire reciprocity in NC)
Ability to manage and mentor younger staff

Benefits

Team Building Events
Flexible Work Schedule
Referral Bonus Program
Health/Dental Insurance
Community Service Events
Profit Sharing
Leadership Development Program
Short & Long Term Disability
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Plan with Employer Match
Fitness Reimbursement

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1978

Year Established

Originated as a civil engineering firm in Rochester, NY.

$750M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Generates substantial income to manage large-scale projects in infrastructure, buildings, and energy.

20K Acres & 300 Miles

Wetland Studies

Conducted extensive studies across vast areas of wetlands and waterways in five years.

Over 30 Species

Endangered Species

Worked with numerous threatened or endangered species during field studies.

Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation.
Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects.
Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities.
Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration.
Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure.
Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

Culture + Values

80% employees

Work-life balance support

Over 80% of employees feel supported in achieving work-life balance.

25% annual growth

Company growth rate

The company has experienced 25% annual growth over the past decade.

80% ownership

Employee ownership opportunity

80% of employees have the opportunity to become shareholders of the company.

Since 2012

Continuous training

The company has provided comprehensive training programs since 2012.

Award-winning culture (Great Place to Work certified, year after year)
Competitive compensation including strong salaries, health/dental insurance, 401k, tuition reimbursement
Empowerment of talent: environment and opportunities that make the most of employees’ talents

Environment + Sustainability

September 2021

Sustainability Committee Founded

The Sustainable Design Committee was established in September 2021 to implement green practices and encourage green-building certifications.

Goal to help every project incorporate sustainable-design best practices
Energy & commissioning team with licensed engineers, certified energy managers, commissioning professionals and LEED-accredited staff
Focus on finding net-zero energy solutions through audits, distributed/renewable generation, energy modeling, LEED certification, retro-commissioning
Brownfield remediation with full-service environmental team, in-house lab, ASTM/USEPA-standard assessments
Waste-diversion through material reuse, recycling, organic-waste diversion and financial-feasibility analyses
Climate-resilience services including carbon sequestration, green infrastructure, flood risk management, shoreline stabilization

Inclusion & Diversity

Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion with resources such as passionate mentors, engaged leaders, creative thinkers
DEI integrated into offices, industries, and communities
No specific gender-ratio or numeric goals disclosed on website or LinkedIn

Articles

Our Services

Careers

Our Projects