Manager, Landscape Architect

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Manager, Landscape Architecture to join our team in our Austin office. This position will support a variety of divisions at Westwood, including Public Infrastructure, Land Development, and Renewables. In this role, you will manage multiple projects, lead a team of landscape architects and technical personnel, manage schedules, business development, project utilization, revenue, and yearly projections. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Demonstrates competence in fundamental landscape architecture, including the ability to prepare a full construction document set for small to large projects with multiple disciplines.
Ability to manage staff effectively and build a cohesive and people-focused team.
Ability to prepare proposals and contracts for new projects.
Ability to manage projects, including budgets, timelines, quality, revenue, and profits.
Can develop cost estimates, specifications, and field reports.
Understands construction administration and general construction methods.
Demonstrates proficiency with current computer-aided design and production software and the ability to learn new versions or new technology.

Responsibilities

Manage schedules and balance work between teams and share work between regional teams.
Build upon business development initiatives and relationships.
Manage operations: including project performance metrics, utilization, projections, profits, revenue, etc.
Use developed organizational skills to deliver projects efficiently and thoroughly.
Effectively use current computer-aided design and production software to maximize project delivery efficiency.
Take a proactive role to enhance the training and professional development of assigned team members.
Create and maintain a positive environment and team approach for all assignments.
Actively perform other tasks as assigned or individually identified to benefit the company's overall efficiency and work environment.
Perform manpower projections and staffing management for multiple tasks and projects to maximize profitability while maintaining the quality of project deliverables.
Prepare scope/fee proposals and manage contracting processes.
Maintain effective communications with multiple design teams, other design consultants, the internal engineering and survey departments (re: schedules, deliverables, and billings), and other appropriate parties, both verbal and written.
Manage relationships with our clients and internal teams to provide the best products and services.
Contribute to the regional landscape architecture practice and strategic initiatives.
Effectively maintain and grow the team, including landscape architects and technical personnel.
Manage staffing levels to match available and projected backlog.
Recruit and interview candidates for open positions.
Promote training and professional development.
Maintain job satisfaction and morale through a positive work culture.
Conduct performance evaluations and career growth plans for team members.