Project Manager - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S008

SNIPEBRIDGE•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting talent with career opportunities in architecture and planning, is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an award-winning landscape architecture studio with offices across California. The studio creates innovative, site-sensitive, client-focused landscapes that enhance natural and built environments, with an emphasis on design excellence, project management, and collaboration. The role offers an opportunity for an engaged designer to contribute as a thought partner on design projects in a collaborative studio and develop technical expertise across landscapes of varying scales, phases, and typologies. The Project Manager leads projects from conceptual design through construction administration, supports design integrity and production quality, coordinates project teams and stakeholders, and mentors junior staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture.
At least 5 years of project management experience managing projects of a scale similar to the firm’s work at a comparable firm.
Proven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completion.
Knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design.
Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Skills with Mac OSX, Vectorworks Landmark (current year), SketchUp, MS Office Suite, Adobe Design Suite, hand sketching, and lettering.

Nice To Haves

Licensed Landscape Architect; California licensure preferred but not required.
Training in horticulture and awareness of industry best practices regarding planting.

Responsibilities

Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration, including managing sub-consultants and production staff.
Take responsibility, with support, for the production, organization, coordination, and accuracy of presentations and documents.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing duties.
Lead multiple projects at different stages simultaneously and work with the principal team to ensure design integrity and graphic consistency.
Communicate with and coordinate project team members, clients, consultants, contractors, and agency officials.
Manage project schedules and workflow, and anticipate required staff resources.
Review project budgets and communicate project progress to the Business Administration team.
Work with project teams 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 construction administration.
Coach and mentor junior staff and share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge.