Landscape Architecture Team Leader

Overview: ABOUT THE POSITION

Landscape Architecture Team Leader | Richmond, VA | Hybrid

VHB is seeking an energetic, visionary, and entrepreneurial Planning & Landscape Architecture Team Leader to help grow and lead our Planning & Design practice in Richmond, Virginia, with influence across the I-64 Corridor from Richmond to Hampton Roads.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a collaborative design professional who is passionate about building teams, growing client relationships, delivering high-quality work, and shaping communities through thoughtful planning, landscape architecture, and public realm design. The successful candidate will work closely with VHB’s Planning & Design Service Director, Land Development leadership, Market Growth Leaders, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance VHB’s presence in the Richmond market and throughout Virginia.

The ideal candidate is a positive, high-energy leader who brings strong design sensibility, business development experience, technical expertise, and a passion for mentoring staff. This individual will help define and grow a local Planning and Landscape Architecture practice aligned with VHB’s strategic goals while supporting projects across public, institutional, real estate, commercial, civic, transportation, parks and recreation, and community-focused markets.

Based in Richmond, this role includes regular collaboration and engagement with clients, project teams, and VHB offices throughout Virginia. ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development* Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of landscape architects, planners, designers, and technical staff. * Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and design-forward culture aligned with VHB’s OneVHB values and Generational Company philosophy. * Partner with leadership to establish growth strategies, staffing plans, retention initiatives, and professional development opportunities. * Support the dev...