Landscape Architect / Project Manager

https:/jobs.gogpac.com/gpac/search/Apply/all/2243/504062664/Landscape%20Architect%20_%20Project%20Ma; Warrenville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading landscape architecture firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead various landscape architecture assignments. This role involves collaboration with clients and design teams, ensuring project delivery on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in landscape architecture, exceptional communication skills, and proficiency in design software. An engaging workplace, competitive salary, and numerous benefits await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Life, disability, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Biannual, performance-based bonus program

Continuing education assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years experience, preferably in a leadership position.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in site design and rendering.

Responsibilities

• Oversees landscape architecture assignments with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates meetings with clients and engineers.
• Monitors project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

Lumion

Smartsheets

Microsoft 365

Job description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF A PROJECT MANAGER

• Carries out and oversees landscape architecture assignments with minimal supervision.
• Collaborates with clients, landscape designers, and our ecological team regarding expectations of site plans and concepts.
• Coordinates meetings with clients and engineers to establish site development calculations, changes, notes, and progress.
• Conducts on-site visits and performs field reviews.
• Communicates with clients during all phases of Master Planning, Land Acquisition, Design Documentation and Construction Administration.
• Prepares documentation of site planning progress for engineers and clients and documents requested changes.
• Monitors project schedules, manages design and construction budgets, reviews and approves draft invoices for projects, and performs quality control on work products submitted to clients.
• Writes and prepares responses to RFPs and RFQs, including scope and budget.
• Acts as a resource lead for landscape designers when they have a question or need assistance.
• Participates in weekly project manager meetings to prioritize projects and schedule work.
• Consistently manages projects, tasks, schedules, and deliverables for the client and design team.
• Regularly delivers quality work that meets deadlines and also communicates changes in scope or schedule.
• Supervises and manages the work of subcontractors and staff.
• Attends public hearings to assist in project approval process.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field.
• Professional Landscape Architect Licensure (PLA).
• Minimum of Five to ten (5-10) years of experience, preferably in a leadership position in landscape architecture.
• Proficiency in site design, landscape design, and rendering.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the competence to present design concepts and drawings to clients.
• Comfortable and competent with public presentations.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, SketchUp, Lumion, Smartsheets, Microsoft 365, and architecture invoicing software.
• Track record of successfully managing multiple projects at once, adjusting to changing priorities and deadlines, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

OUR BENEFITS

We believe our employees are the most vital attribute to our success. We are committed to providing compensation and benefit packages that support our employees and their families.

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life, disability, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Biannual, performance-based bonus program
• Continuing education assistance