Planning + Landscape Architecture Project Manager

Dunaway is a professional services firm established in 1956, with offices in Fort Worth, Austin, Dallas, Farmersville, Houston, Midland, and San Antonio. We offer civil and structural engineering, planning + landscape architecture, survey, and construction inspection services to public and private clients throughout Texas.

As a multi-discipline firm with a staff of over 350+ positioned in our eight offices across the state of Texas – our firm’s size, location, and reputation allows us to provide local, specialized knowledge to each project and each client that we serve.

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo): Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit-sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

The Project Management role is an introductory opportunity for those looking to develop project management skills while actively contributing to project design and production. Working under the guidance of senior leadership, this role helps ensure project tasks are completed accurately and on schedule. This role also provides exposure to staff management by assisting with technical team oversight and resource scheduling. Additionally, this role supports proposal preparation and billing, making it an excellent stepping stone for professionals looking to grow their expertise in project execution and client management.

Contribute to landscape design and production efforts

Assist with permitting and entitlement processes

Ensure project tasks are completed accurately and on schedule

Support project financial processes, including budgeting and billing

Assist in preparing proposals and related documentation

Engage in limited client interactions

Help oversee technical staff and provide support for resource scheduling

Perform other duties as assigned

Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other discipline-specific software

Familiarity with Dunaway CAD standards and PLA CAD standards

Strong understanding of Dunaway design standards and PLA design standards

In-depth technical knowledge of landscape architecture principles

Basic understanding of project financial and performance metrics

5+ years of landscape design experience, including at least 1 year as a Registered Landscape Architect (RLA)

8+ years of relevant landscape design experience without a degree

3+ years of project management experience

3+ years of client interaction experience

3+ years of experience overseeing technical staff

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, OR

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Dunaway in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.