Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,600 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is seeking a Project Manager in Naperville, Illinois. The role requires a licensed professional landscape architect to oversee and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality production.

The ideal candidate should have at least 5+ years of experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in design tools including AutoCAD. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Urban/Civic or Parks and Recreation.
• Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification.
• 5-10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office.

Responsibilities

• Leads project team activities and manages project initiation.
• Coordinates and approves project presentation materials.
• Prepares and oversees CAD document production.

Skills

Advanced AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Education

Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA or MLA university program

Tools

CAD

Job description

About RVi

We advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship.

Project Manager

Licensed professional Landscape Architect responsible for production, coordination, and supervision of multiple projects. The Project Manager’s responsibilities include all aspects of project development, including initiation, design and planning, team organization and leadership, coordination, staff supervision, scheduling, and management to ensure the efficient production and delivery of a well-coordinated quality product in a profitable and timely manner.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience within Urban/Civic or Parks and Recreation.

Responsibilities

• Leads project team activities
• Manages project initiation, research, materials and site furnishing selections, programming, and conceptualization
• Coordinates, and approves project presentation materials and participates in design review and client presentations
• Leads development of project goals and organization
• Prepares consultant agreements
• Prepares creative solutions that meet client goals
• Prepares and reviews project correspondence, documentation and presentation materials that meet project intent, schedule, and budget
• Leads and coordinates project and client meetings
• Coordinates and monitors project and client communications
• Prepares and oversees CAD document production and coordinates drawings
• Prepares project specifications and coordinates with drawings
• Produces documents within established fee budget and schedule
• Reviews takeoffs, cost estimates, and manages project budgets
• Review construction documents
• Approves and seals construction documents
• Adheres to RVi Quality Control review process
• Directs Construction Administration activities and makes site visits
• Reviews and approves project reprographics and printed materials
• Manages project budget and updates leadership monthly
• Effectively delegates tasks to Staff Designers, Staff Planners, and Student Interns

Education

• Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA or MLA university program

Registration and Certification

• Registered Landscape Architect and CLARB certification

Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office
• Advanced AutoCAD and customizations, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced contract document layout and production knowledge
• Advanced hand and digital rendering skills

Pay Range

$85,600 - $113,000 USD

We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.