Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Planning industry, is seeking an experienced Project Manager.
Our Client is an award-winning landscape architecture studio that is celebrated for its innovative and site-sensitive designs. With a presence across multiple offices in California, the firm is dedicated to creating unique, client-focused landscapes that enhance both natural and built environments. Known for its rigorous attention to design excellence, project management, and seamless collaboration, the studio brings a refined approach to every project, regardless of scale or location.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is an opportunity for a highly motivated, engaged designer to be a thought partner on compelling design projects in a collaborative studio while building their technical acumen through thoughtful work on landscapes at a variety of scales, phases, and typologies in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration, including management of sub-consultants and production staff
- Assume responsibility (with support) for the production, organization, coordination, and accuracy of all presentations and documents
- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
- Lead multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously and work cooperatively with the principal team to ensure design integrity and graphic consistency
- Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors, and agency officials
- Manage project schedule, and workflow, and anticipate required staff resources
- Review project budgets, communicate project progress to the Business Administration team
- Work with the project team to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentations
- Research and specify materials, products, and systems
- Attend job-site meetings in person. Issue supplemental instructions, and review submittals and shop drawings during the Construction Administration phase
- Coach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge
SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:
- MAC OSX
- Vectorworks Landmark, current year
- SketchUp
- MS Office Suite
- Adobe Design Suite
- Hand sketching and lettering
- Strong leadership and communication skills
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
- Licensed Landscape Architect a plus (California license preferred, but not required)
- Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future
- A minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing projects of a similar scale to Ground Studio’s work at a comparable firm
- Proven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completion
- Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design
- Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus