Landscape Architecture Practice Lead
McAdams
| Company | McAdams |
| Category | Design |
| Location | Charlotte |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Lead |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 18 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do, and to do that takes special people. Develop the Landscape Architecture Practice in Charlotte
At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. As the Landscape Architecture Practice Lead for the Charlotte metro, this role drives the growth and strategic direction of McAdams’ landscape architecture practice. The leader in this position will oversee operations, elevate design quality, develop talent, and expand the firm’s client base and market presence — serving as the primary driver of performance and practice evolution.
This role plays a key part in generating new business, strengthening partnerships, and collaborating across service lines to deliver integrated, high-quality work. While engaged in project delivery, focus on team development and leading the practice is front and center — setting direction, removing barriers, and positioning the team for sustained growth and success.
Why McAdams
Joining McAdams isn’t just a career move; it’s an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. We’re growing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace where you’re not just an employee — you’re a vital piece of our success story.
We invest in leaders who want to build:
Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice
Exposure to high-impact projects across multiple market sectors
A united, team-first culture
A platform for long-term career growth and leadership development
See what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams: https://youtu.be/XnX3G3m75uU?si=ijoQMf1E6E7dmayT
What You’ll Do
Build, lead, and grow the landscape architecture practice within the market, establishing a clear vision for the group and driving sustained expansion through strong client relationships, market presence, and strategic positioning
Align the practice’s vision and strategy with the broader Planning + Design service line strategy as well as market-specific goals, ensuring local efforts contribute to firmwide priorities and long-term growth
Own the overall health and performance of the practice, monitoring key metric such as backlog, revenue, utilization, profitability, staffing capacity, and accounts receivable, and taking proactive action to maintain a balanced, high-performing operation
Drive business development efforts including generating new client relationships, expanding existing accounts, and identifying opportunities that position the practice for long-term growth
Strengthen the practice’s presence and reputation in the market, actively engaging in industry events, conferences, and professional organizations to build relationships, enhance visibility, and position the firm as a leader in landscape architecture
Actively lead and support proposal and pursuit efforts, partnering with marketing and others to develop compelling strategies, define scope, and position the practice to win new work
Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing coaching, mentorship, and clear direction while fostering a c