Landscape Architecture

Are you a creative and motivated Landscape Architect eager to grow your career? Ready to work on diverse site development projects spanning increasing scale and complexity? At M2 Group, we trust and empower our team members in a collaborative, passionate, creative, and transparent environment. M2 Group is a small firm with large project opportunities including single-family and multi-family residential developments, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and community-focused spaces.We develop leaders and empower our staff while providing the ideal environment for collaboration and development. We believe we can make a difference in our communities through strong client relationships and quality work close to home.

If you are motivated and seeking a flexible work environment, competitive benefits, and growth potential in a growing small business, let’s go!

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Landscape Architecture Project Manager in our Franklin office, you will play a key role in leading site development and landscape architecture projects from concept through construction administration. This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, client communication, and project management skills. You will work closely with directors, consultants, engineers, surveyors, municipal reviewers, and project teams to deliver creative, functional, and high-quality design solutions across a variety of project types.

The ideal candidate is passionate about design excellence, team collaboration, and mentoring junior staff while managing project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.

At M2 Group, we believe work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefits and compensation program, we provide inviting spaces to collaborate with your teammates. We’re a people-centered organization built on team members committed to our values of people, passion, and performance. We create memories and friendships through our team events and, well…we love food!

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage landscape architecture and site development projects from concept design through construction administration.
• Lead project coordination efforts with clients, consultants, municipal agencies, and internal teams.
• Prepare and oversee development of landscape plans, hardscape plans, and construction documents.
• Review and coordinate entitlement applications, zoning submittals, and permitting documentation.
• Develop and maintain project schedules.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior design team members.
• Conduct site visits, field observations, and construction administration activities.
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and business development efforts.
• Support quality control reviews to ensure project accuracy, consistency, and technical excellence.
• Assist with proposal preparation, fee development, and project planning activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative office culture focused on creativity, service, and professional growth.

POSITION PRE-REQUISITES AND PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Aligns with company values: People, Passion, Performance!
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Landscape Architecture.
• Minimum of 5-10 years of professional experience in landscape architecture, site design, or land planning.
• Professional landscape architectural licensure is preferred; candidates actively pursuing licensure will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects from concept development through construction administration.
• Experience coordinating with engineers, planners, architects, surveyors, municipal agencies, and clients.
• Strong design, technical documentation, and graphic communication skills.
• Practical knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Lumion, Enscape, or other rendering / visualization software is preferred.
• Working knowledge of zoning ordinances, land development regulations, and permitting processes and agency review procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings and presentations.
• Ability to mentor and support junior designers and project team members.Highly organized with strong time management, problem solving, and project coordination skills.

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay range from $84,000 per year based on years of experience.
• Quarterly Bonus Structure
• Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Unlimited Paid Time Off for Qualified Team Members
• 100% Medical Insurance for Team Member + 40% Dependent Coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance Available
• Health Savings Accounts with Company Contribution
• 100% Company-Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Referral Bonus Structure

Pay: $84,000 per year

Work Location: On-Site

Why M2 Group?

We combine the project diversity of a large firm with the tight-knit culture of a team that actually knows your name. You’ll work on meaningful, varied projects across Middle Tennessee while being supported by a firm that invests in your professional growth.