Landscape Design/Project Manager

Your Next Opportunity • Los Angeles, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

North East Trees is a community-based, non-profit organization that helps heal environmental injustice through urban forestry, nature-based design-build projects, habitat restoration, and workforce development. Our work in underinvested communities in Los Angeles County helps to build climate resiliency through stewardship, planting, design, and community engagement.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in software applications for landscape architecture including Auto CAD, Adobe Suite, ESRI ArcGIS, Sketch-Up, and MS Office Suite
• Proficient in freehand, graphic and digital media presentation and visual communication skills; able to develop schematic and preliminary design illustrations
• Expertise with California native and other drought tolerant plants, familiar with green stormwater practices; LID infrastructure development and ecological relationships
• Proficient in all phases of project development including preparation of Construction Documents and construction management
• Able to demonstrate successful project budgeting and scheduling
• Ability to work in a team towards project design and implementation
• Experience with permitting processes from a variety of government agencies
• BS Degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
• A combined three years of recent and relevant experience in planning & construction project management and implementation.
• Valid California Class C driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• Spanish language skills preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides project construction management, scheduling and manages budget
• Determine project implementation priorities, options and goals in conjunction with other staff members
• Manage multiple projects in coordination with other NET departments
• Manages and/or collaborates with consultants
• Obtain permits, prepare plans and specifications or illustrations as required to implement construction projects
• Track outcomes and budget to ensure compliance with contracts
• Provide technical guidance to staff, consultants and contractors for project implementation
• Engage the community through meetings and presentations independently and in conjunction with the Community Engagement Manager.
• Assist in the preparation of grant funding applications, project reports or other development documents as needed.

What This Job Offers

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