Project Assistant

Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects; Illinois; On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative work environment

Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies

Job summary

A landscape architecture firm is seeking a motivated landscape construction project assistant to join their Construction Administration team. In this role, you will assist project managers in conducting material research, performing AutoCAD edits, and coordinating projects across various locations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and a collaborative attitude. Offering a competitive salary ranging from $62,000 to $80,000 based on experience, with benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of landscape construction or project management experience preferred.
• Open to recent college graduates with relevant experience.
• Strong organizational and task management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with material and vendor research.
• Perform AutoCAD drawing edits and coordinate projects.
• Maintain communication with contractors and support project scope takeoffs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Creative problem-solving

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in Adobe Suite

Proficiency in Sketch-up

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in landscape architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Sketch-up

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated, curious and skilled individual with experience in landscape construction and management observation and project management to join our Construction Administration team and assist on our Midwest based projects. As a landscape construction project assistant, you will assist project managers with conducting material and vendor research, perform AutoCAD drawing edits, plant material procurement and tagging, contractor correspondence, project coordination, and project scope takeoffs. A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a knack for record keeping and thrive in a team setting.

If you are interested in this position we encourage you to e-mail us your resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of HR: [e-mail]

Ideal Candidate

• An excellent communicator with strong organizational skills
• Ideally 5 years of landscape construction or project management experience, but open to recent college graduates with experience
• An individual with a great teamwork attitude and excited to work in a collaborative environment

Skills and Requirements

• Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch-up and Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and task management skills, including the ability to change tasks quickly
• Excellent attitude and ability to work well within a team
• Expert in creative problem-solving

Some travel is required during weekdays only.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Please see a list of our benefits on our careers page
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in landscape design.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30 with an hour for lunch/breaks.
• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), to/from office commute paid, or parking provided, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
• Salary: Range is $62,000-80,000; the offer will be based on experience, skills and background in similar positions.

Physical requirements of the role:

· Lifting, Carrying and Moving: Frequent lifting, carrying and moving up to 20 lbs. or more of plant and landscape-related materials (paint, stakes, tools, lasers, samples etc.) onsite or to/from the site and in the office. Specifically, during layouts, occasional lifting, carrying and moving can be large parts of the workday.

· Mobility: Frequent visits to jobsites require being outdoors for extended periods from time-to-time in variable site conditions, and this position will require walking, hiking, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time during the day on varied terrain: dirt, rocks, concrete, grass, wet and dry surfaces, finished and unfinished landscapes and varied ground conditions.

· Working conditions: Our clients’ projects are across the USA, and therefore this position requires the ability to work outdoors frequently at jobsites in all weather conditions and throughout all seasons: sun, rain, ice, snow, etc., depending on location.

• Protective Gear: Requirement to wear clothing for the expected site and weather conditions, including protective clothing and hard-toed boots/shoes (where dictated)