In-Person Experienced Project Manager | Landscape Architect

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.We are seeking a practiced and ambitious individual to join us in our Monterey studio as a Project Manager.The ideal candidate:Is highly creative, with a keen design sense and passion for creating beautiful, sophisticated landscapes.Shares our philosophy that environmental stewardship, regenerative design/construction, and unparalleled aesthetics are tantamount.Has extraordinary technical skills and is equally at home working as part of a dynamic, collaborative project team or independently on self-directed tasks.Is experienced in all phases of design, documentation, and construction and approach their work with rigor, integrity, and professionalism.These are full-time in-person positions in our Monterey and Santa Barbara studios with a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We follow a Compressed Work Week that typically allows for every other Friday off. Company benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance coverage. Our company perks include education and wellness stipends, the potential for yearly bonuses, and participation in a 401K retirement plan.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration, including management of sub-consultants and production staffAssume responsibility (with support) for the production, organization, coordination, and accuracy of all presentations and documentsExercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of dutiesLead multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously and work cooperatively with the principal team to ensure design integrity and graphic consistencyCommunicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors, and agency officialsManage project schedule, and workflow, and anticipate required staff resourcesReview project budgets, communicate project progress to the Business Administration teamWork with the project team to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentationsResearch and specify materials, products, and systemsAttend job-site meetings in person.Issue supplemental instructions, and review submittals and shop drawings during the Construction Administration phaseCoach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledgeSKILLED REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING:MAC OSXVectorworks Landmark, current yearSketchUpMS Office SuiteAdobe Design SuiteHand sketching and letteringStrong leadership and communication skillsQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or ArchitectureLicensed 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 futureA minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing projects of a similar scale to Ground Studio’s work at a comparable firmProven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completionPossesses 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.

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