Landscape Architect

Cavora Talent Group; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavora Talent Group is seeking a Project Manager in Annapolis, MD to guide garden design, conservation planning, and urban design from concept through construction. You will lead design teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure design intent is realized on each project.

The role requires strong hand graphics, proficiency with digital tools, and an ability to communicate clearly across disciplines. A horticultural background and experience with multi-phase projects are highly valued.

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

• 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

Varying scales

Hand graphics

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team leadership

Horticulture experience

International exposure

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

MS Office

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