SENIOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT MANAGER

Serving in a leadership capacity, those in this role lead multidisciplinary project teams in the development of landscape architecture programs, plans and designs, consistently bringing outside-the-box visions to life. The Senior Landscape Architecture Project Manager utilizes extensive experience in the design of parks, urban plazas, streetscapes, greenways, and other developments to lead CPL’s dedicated teams in preparing site plans, elevations and perspective views.

Reporting to a Principal, you establish project timelines; balance client needs and budgets; consolidate construction documents and design details; schedule, attend and lead design charrettes; and engage in reviews with various governing agencies. As an experienced Project Manager you are also tasked with developing and mentoring those under your supervision.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Strong ability to prioritize and juggle critical tasks, seeing them through to completion while maintaining high design standards and adhering to established project timelines

• Ability to foster a creative team environment

• Experience leading and collaborating with teams to implement innovative design methods and provide deliverables on time or ahead of schedule

• Deep knowledge of AutoCAD, Lumion, Revit and other relevant design programs

• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite, the Microsoft Office Suite and SketchUp

• You earned a BS (or MS) in landscape architecture from an accredited institution and have a minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience

• You’re a registered Landscape Architect

• You have a portfolio of completed projects

CORE DUTIES

• Assist the marketing team in the development of project procurement presentations

• Develop design plans for exterior spaces and physical environments

• Prepare and oversee project design drawings and details

• Ensure state and regulatory guidelines are being followed throughout project design efforts

• Establish, maintain and nurture relationships with clients, contractors and project teams

• Lead public input meetings and design charrettes

• Prepare technical specifications and project manuals

• Manage project invoicing and budgeting

• Direct bidding, permitting and construction observation as needed for a given project

• Supervisory requirements, including recruitment and retention of talent including:

• Engage and foster the growth of CPL team members. Provide encouragement and regular feedback; and serve as a mentor/example for all levels of the team.

• Manage/oversee career conversations with your team on an established schedule (annual career conversations, regular check-ins, and the development of career plans for each team member)

• Develop future leaders within the organization (train your replacement)

• Engage, motivate, and lead internal and external stakeholders to develop strategies and plans to move the organization in the desired direction.