Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Ground Studio•Monterey, CA

1d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ground Studio is an award-winning landscape architecture studio with offices in Monterey, Napa, and Santa Barbara. Our work celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management, and superior service. Our process is rooted in collaboration, and team members are involved throughout the project duration, from design conception to details, demanding dedicated engagement in the entire process. Currently we are seeking a practiced and ambitious individual to join us in our Monterey studio as a Project Manager. 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.

Requirements

MAC OSX
Vectorworks Landmark, current year
SketchUp
MS Office Suite
Adobe Design Suite
Hand sketching and lettering
Strong leadership and communication skills
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
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
Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

Licensed Landscape Architect a plus (California license preferred, but not required)
Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus

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