Planning, Design and Construction Project Manager - Landscape Architect

New York Botanical Garden; New York; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden is seeking a Project Manager to oversee capital projects from planning through construction. The ideal candidate will be a Licensed Landscape Architect with over 8 years of experience in project management, including the supervision of both small and large-scale projects. Responsibilities include project planning, design, and coordination with diverse stakeholders, ensuring timely completion while maintaining quality standards. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in relevant software are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full-time experience in design and construction project management.
• Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects from concept to completion including planning and design.
• On-site inspection and direction of construction activities.
• Coordination with staff, architects, contractors, and public agencies.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational

Interpersonal

Collaboration

Time Management

Education

Licensed Landscape Architect

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

In-Design

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Position Summary:

• Manages capital projects from concept to completion with a primary focus on the planning, design and construction administration phases of a project. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, design, review of construction documents, bidding, award, and construction administration as needed.
• Assists the Senior Project Manager, AVP for Capital Projects and Vice President for Capital Projects as needed.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage, as needed, and provide general assistance in planning and programming, design, bidding, budget preparation, scheduling, managing construction projects, and related activities.
• Coordination and interaction with NYBG staff; architects; engineers; contractors; construction manages; consultants; public agencies.
• On-site inspection and direction of construction that is typical of construction administration services, close observation of all aspects of projects from initiation to completion as needed. Management and coordination of consultants and contractors as needed.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Landscape Architect preferred, with a focus on technical skills including materials, utilities and infrastructure. Must have experience in designing and executing both small-scale in-house design projects from design through construction and also the management of consultant teams designing large projects on the garden’s behalf.
• Minimum 8 years of full-time experience in performing design and construction project management work, including planning, administering, managing, coordinating, and expediting both large- and small-scale projects. Experience must include the monitoring and supervision of multi-disciplinary consultant design and/or construction management teams, inclusive of construction document preparation, pre-construction reviews, design and construction scheduling, construction administration, and post-construction tasks.
• Experience with public facilities and cultural institutions preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, bid documents and knowledge of Design and Construction Contracting.
• Thorough understanding of Construction Practices with construction phase experience including the submittal, shop drawing review process and on-site inspections.
• Excellent communication skills- verbal, graphic and written; problem solving skills; organizational skills; interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills- AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and Adobe Acrobat software.

Baseline Work Schedule:

• Monday- Friday; occasional early mornings, evenings, and weekends based on projects.