Job description
Job Description: Join Pape-Dawson’s Murfreesboro team and help create the spaces that make Middle Tennessee such a vibrant place to live, work, and connect. Formerly Ragan. Smith, our Tennessee team has more than 90 years of local history and a collaborative culture built around creativity, teamwork, and strong community relationships.
Since joining the Pape-Dawson family of companies in 2024, the team has combined its deep regional roots with the resources and opportunities of a growing national firm. We are seeking a full-time Landscape Architect Project Manager to join our Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio in Murfreesboro, TN. This role is perfect for a creative, people-focused professional who enjoys bringing big ideas to life through master-planned communities, parks, green infrastructure, urban plazas, mixed-use spaces, and streetscape projects.
You will lead projects, build client relationships, mentor team members, and collaborate with landscape architects, civil engineers, land planners, and surveyors in a supportive environment where fresh ideas are welcomed and great work is celebrated.
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain project structure, budget, and schedule Review design criteria, documents, and specifications throughout a project lifecycle Assist department leads in preparing proposals and assigning project teams Manage and mentor a team to meet project goals and deadlines Lead monthly project billing processes to ensure accuracy and timely completion Manage the design of projects in AutoCAD Civil 3D and other softwares Attend and lead meetings with clients, reviewing agencies, contractors, and other design professionals Additional related duties as needed Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field 5+ years of experience in a planning and design firm RLA or AICP certification preferred Portfolio of previous land development projects, public or private AutoCAD Civil 3D, LandFX, and Adobe Suite experience Adaptability and time management Strong communication skills Benefits Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Long-term and short-term disability coverage Generous PTO and paid holidays 401(k) safe harbor contribution plus 10% employer matching Premium time paid out to eligible salaried employees when over 40 hours are worked in a week Annual salary review and bonus Tuition and gym reimbursements Parental leave Flexible work environment Focus on work-life balance EEO Statement: All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.