Project Manager - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S008

SNIPEBRIDGE•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

Snipebridge is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an award-winning landscape architecture studio with multiple offices in California. The studio is known for innovative, site-sensitive, client-focused designs that enhance natural and built environments, and for its attention to design excellence, project management, and collaboration. This role offers a motivated, engaged designer the opportunity to contribute as a thought partner on compelling projects in a collaborative studio. The Project Manager will build technical expertise while working on landscapes across a range of scales, phases, and typologies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture.
At least 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.
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 ability.
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 management of 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 prepare 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 experience and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge.