Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Ground Studio•Napa, CA

1d•$90,000 - $118,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ground Studio is seeking a Project Manager to join its landscape architecture studio. The role offers the opportunity to contribute as a thought partner on design projects in a collaborative studio and develop technical expertise through work on landscapes of varied scales, phases, and types. The position leads projects from conceptual design through construction administration, while coordinating project teams, consultants, clients, contractors, and agency officials. The position is full-time and in person at the Santa Barbara studio, with a compressed work week that typically allows every other Friday off. The listed hiring range is $90,000 to $118,000 annually; final compensation depends on education and experience, internal equity, and external market factors.

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 Ground Studio’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 visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Skills with Mac OSX, current-year Vectorworks Landmark, SketchUp, MS Office Suite, and Adobe Design Suite.
Hand sketching and lettering skills.
Strong leadership and communication skills.

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 producing, organizing, coordinating, and ensuring the accuracy of presentations and documents.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment in performing duties.
Lead multiple projects at different stages and work with the principal team to maintain 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 staffing needs.
Review project budgets and communicate project progress to the Business Administration team.
Work with project teams to create presentation materials for client and agency presentations.
Research and specify materials, products, and systems.
Attend in-person job-site meetings; 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 shared knowledge.