Landscape Project Manager

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. is looking for an energetic project manager to join our dynamic and exciting workplace in San Francisco, CA.

Role Description

As a project manager in the firm you will be asked to actively manage project work within the office. The ideal candidate would have a firm grasp of conceptual design and have the ability to work and communicate with collaborators to aid in the stakeholder decision making process. Candidates should also have a strong knowledge of landscape construction and detailing, as well as the ability to generate planning and construction documentation sets. An understanding of landscape construction materials and California plants and adapted species is a requirement. Understanding of the public approval processes in the San Francisco Bay Area is a plus. This role will require the ability to synthesize project work into tasks that can be delegated to office landscape designers. Strong communication skills are required to verbally manage staff and provide on-going assistance to them as the project develops. Those communication skills are also needed to collaborate with outside consultants, city staff members and occasionally clients. The ability to multi-task, maintain deadlines and quality of deliverables is critical. You will work closely with senior level office members and provide design assistance and insights on project requirements as they evolve. You will be asked to quickly learn office standards and practice for direct implementation into project work. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about the profession and is driven to succeed. In addition to being a project manager, we are a looking for someone who actively looks for professional development opportunities that can be shared with the office to enrich our culture.

Qualifications

·        BSLA, BLA, MLA Required

·        5-8 years working in a landscape architecture design studio required, experience working in the Bay Area preferred.

·        Authorized to work in the United States required (H1B/Green Card, Current Citizen)

·        Proficient using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam and Adobe Suite required. Revit knowledge is a plus

·        California Plant material knowledge required

·        Construction material knowledge required

·        Ability to project manage including:

·        Coordination with outside consultants

·        Understanding of Planning Documentation and Construction Documentation

o   Understanding of project layout, fine grading, planting and construction detailing as pertains to construction documentation

·        Attend Project Coordination meetings with ownership and various consultants

·        Synthesize project related tasks for dissemination to office landscape designers

·        Actively manage office landscape designers for a given project and maintain deadlines and deliverables

·        Work closely with Senior Level office members on project requirements and provide design assistance

·        Multi-task between several projects at any time

·        Excellent graphic communication skills, including but not limited to hand drawing and/or digital. Must be able to toggle between 2D and 3D settings

·        Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to describe design ideas and engage in project related dialogue

·        Ability to self-motivate with exceptional time management skills to deal with fast paced, deadline driven environment and multi-tasking

·        Excellent written communication skills for both internal and external project communication

We Offer:

• A hybrid work environment and schedule to provide flexibility for our employees. 
• An attractive office location on The Embarcadero waterfront, with convenient public transportation options.
• A team-based work structure to demonstrate our best ideas and work as we continue offering superb service to our employees and our clients.
• Company provided laptop and software needed to perform work.
• A competitive, starting yearly salary range of $85-100k, depending on your capabilities and relevant experience.
• Bonuses based on candidate and firm’s performance.
• Health insurance premium coverage, with optional dental and vision plans.
• Basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account, 401k Plan with employer matching, transit benefits.
• Paid personal time off and 7 paid holidays.
• Professional Development opportunities including seminars, reimbursement for certain career-related learning, and professional license renewal fees.

Firm Background

The Guzzardo Partnership, Inc. is a San Francisco based Landscape Architecture and Land Planning Studio devoted to crafting contemporary, sustainably built environments for people.

Founded in 1963, our firm has grown into one of the Bay Area’s leaders in Landscape Architectural design services, guided by decades of experience that shape our values and approach. Our commitment to excellence has fostered close relationships with clients, cities and communities and has consistently yielded successful projects over the years.

We design for people and our mission is to transform complex sites into innovative and engaging environments for them.

The foundation of our approach is to work closely with our clients to bring their visions to life. We seek to seamlessly integrate the landscape design with the site context and architectural vision to create cohesive and harmonious projects to enrich the lives of people that use them. We are informed by the natural world, allowing us to bolster our environments with horticultural structure and design spaces to compliment human use. Throughout the process, we strive to be collaborative, dependable, solution-oriented partners, committed from the project’s inception to its final installation.

Our studio, located on Pier 9 in San Francisco, is a vibrant workspace that fosters collaboration and creativity. We believe the best solutions arise from teamwork and camaraderie, enabling our team to tackle even the most demanding projects and schedules with ease.

For all inquiries, please email resume and work samples to office@tgp-inc.com