Lead Landscape Architecture Project Manager

GARY R. WEBER ASSOCIATES, INC.; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GRWA, a growing land planning, ecological consulting, and landscape architecture firm, seeks a full-time landscape architect project manager to lead design teams on land planning, landscape design, and construction observation.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree, PLA licensure, 7–10 years of leadership experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, Smartsheets, and Microsoft 365. Strong communication and project oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in landscape architecture or related field.
• Professional Landscape Architect Licensure (PLA).
• 7–10 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.

Responsibilities

• Carries out and oversees landscape architecture assignments with minimal supervision.
• Collaborates with clients, landscape designers, and GRWA's 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.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Public presentations

Team mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Landscape Architecture

PLA licensure

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Adobe Photoshop

InDesign

SketchUp

Lumion

Smartsheets

Microsoft 365

Invoicing software

Job description

GRWA, a growing land planning, ecological consulting, and landscape architecture firm, seeks a full-time landscape architect project manager to lead design teams on land planning, landscape design, and construction observation.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree, PLA licensure, 7–10 years of leadership experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, Smartsheets, and Microsoft 365. Strong communication and project oversight are essential.