Group Manager

Role: Sr. Landscape Architect and Planning Group Manager
Salary: 130,000 – 160,000 + bonus
Location: Charlotte, NC area
Duration: Permanent/Direct-Hire

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Landscape Architect or Land Planner to lead, grow, and shape a studio within an established, multi-disciplinary environment. You’ll have the autonomy to build a team around your vision, expand client relationships, and deliver impactful projects across the region.

We’re looking for a confident design leader with an entrepreneurial mindset—someone who enjoys mentoring emerging professionals, driving business growth, and influencing how communities are planned and built.

What You’ll Do

* Lead and grow the Landscape Architecture and Planning team.
* Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing group of professionals.
* Partner with public and private clients on master plans, site plans, rezonings, and entitlement processes.
* Oversee projects from concept through construction, ensuring design excellence and technical quality.
* Represent projects before planning boards, public officials, and community stakeholders.
* Drive business development, proposals, budgets, and backlog planning.
* Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Project Types

Primary residential and commercial developments

Qualifications

* Degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning (preferred).
* Registered Landscape Architect or Certified Planner.
* 8+ years of professional experience with a strong, diverse portfolio.
* Proven leadership, team-building, and client-management experience.
* Strong knowledge of site and master planning, CDs, CA, and local entitlement processes.
* Business development experience and understanding of the local land development market.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and financial management skills.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.

If you’re ready to lead, build a team, and make a lasting impact on the built environment, this role offers the platform to do just that.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.