Landscape Architect

Cavora Talent Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavora Talent Group, on behalf of a landscape architecture studio, seeks a Project Manager to lead the design of gardens, conservation planning, and urban design, coordinating with principals and senior staff.

The role covers Master Planning through Construction Administration, with hands-on graphic delivery from hand drawings to CAD, mentoring junior staff, and direct client communication. Office-based with occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture.
• 4–6 years in a landscape architecture studio.
• Experience in project management, construction documentation, and permitting.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and MS Office.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Vectorworks (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform the majority of the design for projects, working directly with Senior Associates and Principals.
• Manage and be competent in the graphic delivery of ideas, from hand drawings to computer graphics.
• Act as a Project Manager.
• Be self-sufficient in leading design teams in the execution of all design phases, from Master Planning through Construction Administration.
• Be comfortable working in a safe office environment or be self-motivated enough to work from a home office.
• Act as lead designer on projects, especially after the tone is set.
• Assemble project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants as required.
• Lead, train, and coach less experienced staff members.
• Communicate with clients.
• Assist with billing process
• Assist the Principals in areas of the firm other than running projects, such as marketing, advertising, hiring, training, managing the physical plant

Skills

Design passion

Hand graphics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team player

Horticulture passion

International experience

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team and help the studio bring well-crafted gardens, conservation planning, and urban design to its clients. This Project Manager will be integral to the design process as a strong leader, designer, and manager. Because of thier holistic office approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
• 4 to 6 Years of employment history in a landscape architecture studio environment
• Experience in project management, construction documentation, and permitting
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up and MS Office
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Vectorworks (preferred)

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion about design, exploration and research
• The ability to work at varying scales in our profession, from the campus level to rich details
• Strong hand graphics and artistic curiosity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical skills, an attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Personable, hardworking, and fun, because our team spends a lot of time together
• Passion for and experience in horticulture
• International exposure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and energetic environment)

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Perform the majority of the design for projects, working directly with Senior Associates and Principals
• Manage and be competent in the graphic delivery of ideas, from hand drawings to computer graphics
• Act as a Project Manager
• Be self-sufficient in leading design teams in the execution of all design phases, from Master Planning through Construction Administration
• Be comfortable working in a safe office environment or be self-motivated enough to work from a home office
• Act as lead designer on projects, especially after the tone is set
• Assemble project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants as required
• Lead, train, and coach less experienced staff members
• Communicate with clients
• Assist with billing process
• Assist the Principals in areas of the firm other than running projects, such as marketing, advertising, hiring, training, managing the physical plant