Landscape Architect / Senior Project Manager

Terra Designworks; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Terra Designworks is seeking a Senior Project Manager for landscape architecture specializing in high-end residential projects on steep terrain. The role involves overseeing projects from conception through to delivery, requiring strong project management skills, effective communication, and a good understanding of landscape architecture principles. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and significant experience in project management, along with a proactive and problem-solving attitude in a collaborative workspace.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health insurance

SIMPLE IRA with employer match after 12 months

Two weeks PTO; three weeks after five years

Five paid sick days

Six paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Compressed workweek with half-day Fridays

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in landscape architecture.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop design concepts and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality standards.
• Collaborate with clients, design teams, and contractors.
• Develop construction documents and manage staff.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Collaboration

Creative Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Land F/X

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Microsoft Office Suite

Revit

Lumion

Job description

Terra Designworks is seeking a talented landscape architect who will act as Senior Project Manager to a small team specializing in high-end residential projects on steep terrain. The optimal candidate is passionate about the challenges of placing homes on mountainsides and thinking outside the box. The difficulty and challenges that our projects present should ignite in you a positive, can-do approach to solving challenging projects in ways that are dynamic and sensitive to the landscape.

This role requires excellent organizational skills, proactivity and effective communication. The Project Manager will oversee landscape architecture projects from concept to completion – ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to high-quality standards. Working alongside the owner, the Project Manager will collaborate with clients, design teams and contractors to align each project with client priorities and the firm’s vision. Primary job responsibilities include developing design concepts and construction documents, reviewing construction documents, managing staff, leading a project team and overseeing construction administration. This position offers the opportunity to evolve, grow and develop new areas of expertise.

Experience and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture, or a combination of relevant education and professional experience.
• Licensure or a commitment to obtain licensure within 12 months of hire.
• At least 5 years of experience in a related role, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously and the ability to meet fast-paced project timelines and take on diverse projects.
• In-depth knowledge of landscape architecture design principles, construction methods and sustainable practices.
• Demonstrated success in managing client relationships, project timelines and budgets.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software, such as AutoCAD/Civil 3D, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong graphic communication skills, including sketching, rendering, and proficiency in digital media and software.
• Creative problem-solving and technical design abilities.
• Ability to work independently, delegate tasks and oversee multiple projects at different stages.
• Solid technical knowledge in construction and experience in preparing construction documents with attention to QA/QC.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Working knowledge of project budget creation and management.
• Construction administration experience including job site meetings, issuing supplemental instructions, and review of submittals and shop drawings during the construction phase.
• Proficiency in Revit and Lumion and working knowledge of Rocky Mountain plant materials is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is passionate, motivated, articulate and a creative problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative setting and possesses a solid understanding of the design process, from conceptual design to construction documentation. The job requires strong verbal and graphic communication skills, including conceptual design, presentation graphics, hand drawing and construction documentation. Essential skills include project management, site design, grading design, construction documentation, and experience with regulatory processes and permitting.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of the business of landscape architecture as well as leadership experience with project teams and clients. Essential job duties include maintaining project profitability and customer satisfaction while defining projects, coordinating tasks and team members, and producing deliverables on time and on budget.

Company Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match after 12 months
• Two weeks PTO; three weeks after five years
• Five paid sick days
• Six paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Compressed workweek with half-day Fridays
• Bonuses

About Terra Designworks

Terra Designworks Landscape Architecture specializes in high-end custom residential design on diverse and challenging mountain sites throughout Montana. Our projects often involve intensive site design, lakeshore design, master planning and native plant restoration – with the goal of integrating beautiful architecture into the natural and rugged surroundings. We embrace the difficulties of each project and are energized by the challenges they present. A careful and thoughtful process to integrating homes into the landscape is essential to creating harmony between the structures and site while preserving and protecting the landscape. Our work environment is dynamic, challenging and creative, pushing us to become better landscape architects and designers.

The Terra Designworks office is in Kalispell, just 40 minutes from Glacier National Park. Our employees and their families enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation, wilderness and stunning scenery in every season.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Terra Designworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, parental status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Portfolio & Resume Submittal

Submit PDF of cover letter, resume with references, and up to 10 pages of graphic portfolio (10 MB total message size). No phone calls please.