Landscape Architect - Project Manager

Location: Nashville, TN
Country: United States
Experience Level: Intermediate Level
Experience: 2-10 Years
Compensation: Commensurate with Experience
Travel: No

Job ID: 12592 

Description

Project Managers at Ironwood Design Group lead complex projects from kickoff through completion, ensuring that design excellence, client service, and project profitability are consistently achieved. PMs serve as the primary point of contact for clients and are accountable for project execution, including planning, documentation, financial performance, and team coordination.

This role is suited for professionals with experience delivering commercial, mixed-use, and master-planned developments, including urban living environments and on-structure landscapes. Project Managers guide design direction, manage multi-disciplinary coordination, and ensure constructable, high-performing environments aligned with client goals and Ironwood’s standards.

PMs model Ironwood’s culture, mentor junior staff, and contribute to a collaborative studio environment. They are expected to maintain billable utilization and may actively contribute to project design, particularly during master planning and concept phases. PMs report to the Studio Director and escalate to Principals as needed.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership

  • Lead project kickoff meetings to ensure a smooth transition from sales to production.
  • Review client goals, development constraints, and market positioning to fully understand project objectives.
  • Plan and manage all phases of projects, from concept through construction, ensuring quality, clarity, and alignment with Ironwood standards.
  • Manage complex coordination with architects, civil engineers, planners, developers, and municipal agencies.
  • Lead meetings, document decisions, and maintain clear project communication.
 

Client & Consultant Coordination

  • Serve as the day-to-day client liaison, ensuring timely communication and proactive problem-solving.
  • Build trusted relationships with developers, design teams, and consultants.
  • Align design and implementation with development goals, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
 

Design Leadership & Quality Oversight

  • Guide design direction during master planning, entitlement support, and concept design.
  • Lead landscape strategies for mixed-use developments, residential communities, urban infill projects, and structured environments.
  • Ensure design output reflects creativity, technical rigor, sustainability, and constructability.
  • Maintain responsibility for QA/QC across all deliverables.
 

Technical & Construction Coordination

  • Oversee preparation of construction documents, detailing, and specifications.
  • Ensure clear communication of design intent through RFIs, submittals, and clarifications.
  • Lead construction observation efforts and coordinate field responses to maintain design quality.
  • Support resolution of site challenges and contractor coordination.

Financial & Schedule Management

  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and scopes to ensure profitability and on-time delivery.
  • Monitor scope alignment and prepare additional service requests when necessary.
  • Maintain accurate forecasting through project management tools.
  • Track team progress to ensure efficiency and adherence to budgeted hours.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

  • Direct and mentor Project Designers and Designers through clear guidance and constructive feedback.
  • Foster collaboration and accountability within the team.
  • Serve as the first level of decision-making before escalating issues.

Professional Practice & Culture

  • Model Ironwood’s core values: ownership mentality, shared success, mentorship, continuous improvement, and accountability.
  • Support licensure and professional engagement (ASLA, ULI, USGBC, etc.).
  • Share emerging best practices, technologies, and industry knowledge.

Marketing & Business Development Support

  • Assist with proposals, graphics, and presentations.
  • Represent Ironwood professionally in client meetings, industry events, and public forums.
  • Contribute insights to strengthen client relationships and future opportunities.

Utilization & Accountability

  • Maintain billable hours and meet utilization targets.
  • Manage workload proactively and support team capacity needs.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should email Jobs@IronwoodDG.com.

Please include a cover letter explaining why our studio interests you, your resume, salary requirements, and a compact, representative sample of your recent work (no larger than 4MB).

Applications without a cover letter and portfolio/work sample will not be considered. You may also include a link to a single PDF file larger than 4MB via Dropbox or an equivalent platform. 

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Compensation & Benefits

At Ironwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where personal and professional growth are key pillars of our success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits that reflect our dedication to their well-being and development.

Skills Required

Why Join Ironwood?

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

  • Licensed Landscape Architect (or on licensure track).
  • 6–10+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture.
  • Demonstrated experience managing commercial, mixed-use, and residential development projects.
  • Experience with master planned communities and large-scale development planning.
  • Experience designing urban environments and on-structure landscapes (podium decks, rooftops, structured courtyards).
  • Strong understanding of construction documentation and implementation.
  • Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and complex approvals processes.
  • Experience with sustainable design strategies and performance-driven landscapes.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and production workflows; familiarity with BIM/Revit and visualization tools is a plus.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

At Ironwood, we offer a collaborative environment where innovative ideas thrive. Join us to work on projects that enrich communities and contribute to environmental sustainability, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful impact.