Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

Timmons Group • Richmond, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking an experienced and focused Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager for their Richmond, VA office. This role will work on exciting projects across Central Virginia for a variety of clients including commercial, mixed-use, parks and open space, energy and renewables, campus and institution, multi-family, and government. The landscape architecture and land planning team offers extensive services and utilizes a multidisciplinary approach from concept to construction. The Senior Project Manager will manage all project phases, collaborate with external consultants, and mentor team members. Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motivated, enjoy design, and thrive in a collaborative studio culture. The company is committed to providing responsibility, mentorship, and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• A minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in landscape architecture is preferred.
• Professional registration as a Virginia Licensed Landscape Architect or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly.
• Team player with excellent design, graphic, communication, and presentation skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in producing high-quality concept presentations and documentation sets.
• Experience of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets.
• Experience in construction administration and specifications.
• Experience in business development and client development.
• Experience with both in-office and remote project management.
• Knowledge in design software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and 3D modeling programs.
• Understanding of Microsoft Suite applications, BlueBeam PDF, and construction management software(s).

Nice To Haves

• LEED or SITES Accreditation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise internal landscape architecture and civil engineer project teams with planning, site layout, and landscape design documents.
• Manage external consultants and project teams with planning, site layout, and construction documents.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Collaborate with Directors to coordinate concept visioning sessions.
• Provide QA/QC from concept to documentation.
• Work closely with project managers to maintain project deadlines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and communicate this information to team members.
• Collaborate with project managers and team members on a variety of project types and scales.
• Assist project teams with development of design documents through all phases of work.
• Assist teams in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Assist teams in preparing specifications.
• Communicate with external vendors throughout the design process.
• Participate in construction administration responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the Directors to cultivate innovation, design initiatives, standards, and structure for the landscape architecture department.
• Coordinate with Directors and firm leadership on strategic planning and visioning and set clear business strategy for the landscape architecture department.
• Collaborate with project managers and design team to develop systems of organization.
• Mentor staff in professional growth, development, and career advancement; advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.
• Develop design proposals for private development work.
• Develop responses to public RFPs and qualifications-based proposals and prepare presentations and interview for prospective work.
• Assist Marketing and Director to build Timmons Group brand recognition, positioning, and impact through business development, awards, and market awareness.
• Build and maintain strong A/E partnerships and teaming relationships to position for strategic projects and pursuits.
• Attend weekly and monthly meetings to coordinate projects and workplans.
• Review project budgets, coordinate billing and invoicing, and analyze monthly reports.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of new employees.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities.
• Act as an advocate and committed mentor for Timmons Group’s next generation of talent; build talent pipeline through recruiting and outreach with local design communities and universities.

Benefits

• Full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a “Best Firm to Work For” by CE News.
• Employer of choice providing people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior