Landscape Architect (Annapolis)

Our client is looking for a Project Manager to join their team and help the studio bring well-crafted gardens, conservation planning, and urban design to its clients. This Project Manager will be integral to the design process as a strong leader, designer, and manager. Because of thier holistic office approach, the new employees will jump into all phases of the design process.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture
• 4 to 6 Years of employment history in a landscape architecture studio environment
• Experience in project management, construction documentation, and permitting
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch Up and MS Office
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Vectorworks (preferred)

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Passion about design, exploration and research
• The ability to work at varying scales in our profession, from the campus level to rich details
• Strong hand graphics and artistic curiosity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated technical skills, an attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Personable, hardworking, and fun, because our team spends a lot of time together
• Passion for and experience in horticulture
• International exposure
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and energetic environment)

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Perform the majority of the design for projects, working directly with Senior Associates and Principals
• Manage and be competent in the graphic delivery of ideas, from hand drawings to computer graphics
• Act as a Project Manager
• Be self-sufficient in leading design teams in the execution of all design phases, from Master Planning through Construction Administration
• Be comfortable working in a safe office environment or be self-motivated enough to work from a home office
• Act as lead designer on projects, especially after the tone is set
• Assemble project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants as required
• Lead, train, and coach less experienced staff members
• Communicate with clients
• Assist with billing process
• Assist the Principals in areas of the firm other than running projects, such as marketing, advertising, hiring, training, managing the physical plant