Landscape Architect Manager jobs in North Carolina

Position Purpose 
The Landscape Architecture Practice / Project Manager will be a keystone of the Planning Design Group.  A qualified candidate will be responsible for interfacing with clients in both the public and private sectors; collaborating with other design professionals; and managing projects in our key sectors including residential, commercial, institutional, municipal, parks & recreation, and urban design.  The Landscape Architecture Practice / Project Manager actively contributes to advancing the public and private sector markets and approaches projects with design excellence and enthusiasm.  A team member in this role is expected to successfully manage all phases of work, including production of high-quality designs and documentations, organizing workflow, and coordinating project and staff resources.

Essential Functions Responsibilities

Technical

• Collect, analyze and present data
• Conduct field observations from project inception through construction administration
• Analyze technical aspects of a project to anticipate project challenges and develop alternative and innovative solutions within the established project budget
• Interpret and apply development ordinances and codes to designs and facilitate development approval
• Write design specifications and other technical documents including design guidelines and project narratives
• Assist Practice Lead with generating fee proposals
• Participate in project pursuits including responses to RFQ/RFPs and project interviews
• Produce high-quality site master plans, construction documents, bid packages and cost estimates with limited direction
• Complete work accurately with design innovation
• Deliver presentations to the general public, stakeholders, municipal staff, and elected officials
• Lead project landscape architectural design which often entails mentoring and directing younger staff
• Conduct QA/QC review of design and technical documents
• Implement company design standards throughout the project process

Interpersonal

• Contribute leadership and enthusiasm for landscape architecture and design excellence to the Planning Design team.
• Contribute to the team culture by establishing and achieving overall goals, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining a vibrant working environment
• Actively participate in industry organizations
• Attend conferences and events, including internal engagements
• Focus on business development by maintaining healthy relationships with our strong public and private client base and identify opportunities to develop relationships with potential clients
• Maintain and contribute to healthy relationships with teams throughout the organization as well as with our clients, municipal staff, governing bodies, and professional organizations
• Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills
• Exemplify commitment to quality, accuracy, and visual excellence

Management

• Secure and manage successful, profitable projects
• Coordinate with clients to establish project scope, budget, objectives and schedule
• Manage projects by coordinating with the client, directing the design process, and coordinating the design team, which may include other disciplines and subconsultants
• Develop project strategies to ensure schedules, budgets, objectives and deliverables are met on time and within budget
• Provide support and mentorship to lesser experienced team members
• Provide leadership for professional growth of designated team members

Candidates should provide work samples / portfolio electronically when submitting their resume.

• Provide a digital portfolio illustrating relevant experience and competency in the field of landscape architecture. Projects should have been developed with minimal oversight and demonstrate technical proficiency and delivery of a concept from project inception through construction administration.
• A supporting narrative demonstrating capabilities to articulate design and communicate objectives is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program
• RLA licensure (NC preferred)
• 10 years (preferred) of working experience in the field of landscape architecture
• Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) and Sketch-up
• Strong desire to serve clients in a variety of market sectors
• Possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communications skills are required
• Eager to engage in our creative and dynamic work environment
• Energetic, self-directed and success focused
• Ability to multi-task, communicate schedule and progress on assigned tasks
• Ability to manage contractual and financial components of projects
• Ability to manage project teams regarding project delivery and professional growth of team members

Ability for limited travel required