Project Manager - Landscape Architecture - 2G4S008

Snipebridge, a strategic talent solutions company specializing in connecting exceptional talent to great career opportunities in the Architecture & Planning industry, is seeking an experienced Project Manager.

Our Client is an award-winning landscape architecture studio that is celebrated for its innovative and site-sensitive designs. With a presence across multiple offices in California, the firm is dedicated to creating unique, client-focused landscapes that enhance both natural and built environments. Known for its rigorous attention to design excellence, project management, and seamless collaboration, the studio brings a refined approach to every project, regardless of scale or location.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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.

PRIMARY 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
  

SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:

• MAC OSX
• Vectorworks Landmark, current year
• SketchUp
• MS Office Suite
• Adobe Design Suite
• Hand sketching and lettering
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture
• Licensed Landscape Architect a plus (California license preferred, but not required)
• Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future
• 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
• Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus