Landscape Architect / Project Manager

GARY R. WEBER ASSOCIATES INC

Title: Landscape Architect / Project Manager

Location: Wheaton, IL

Base Compensation Range: $80,000 - $120,000

Reports to: Principal

DESCRIPTION

GRWA is a growing land planning, ecological consulting, and landscape architecture firm in business since 1982. We are dedicated to making a positive impact on our clients’ land use decisions. GRWA seeks a full-time landscape architect project manager who has experience leading landscape designers working on land planning projects, landscape design projects, and construction observation.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS OF A PROJECT MANAGER

Carries out and oversees landscape architecture assignments with minimal supervision.

Collaborates with clients, landscape designers, and GRWA’s ecological team regarding expectations of site plans and concepts.

Coordinates meetings with clients and engineers to establish site development calculations, changes, notes, and progress.

Conducts on-site visits and performs field reviews.

Communicates with clients during all phases of Master Planning, Land Acquisition, Design Documentation and Construction Administration.

Prepares documentation of site planning progress for engineers and clients and documents requested changes.

Monitors project schedules, manages design and construction budgets, reviews and approves draft invoices for projects, and performs quality control on work products submitted to clients.

Writes and prepares responses to RFPs and RFQs, including scope and budget.

Acts as a resource lead for landscape designers when they have a question or need assistance.

Participates in weekly project manager meetings to prioritize projects and schedule work.

Consistently manages projects, tasks, schedules, and deliverables for the client and design team.

Regularly delivers quality work that meets deadlines and also communicates changes in scope or schedule.

Supervises and manages the work of subcontractors and staff.

Attends public hearings to assist in project approval process.

Additional responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or related field.

Professional Landscape Architect Licensure (PLA).

Minimum of seven to ten (7-10) years of experience, preferably in a leadership position in landscape architecture.

Proficiency in site design, landscape design, and rendering.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the competence to present design concepts and drawings to clients.

Comfortable and competent with public presentations.

Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate project risks.

Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, SketchUp, Lumion, Smartsheets, Microsoft 365, and architecture invoicing software.

Track record of successfully managing multiple projects at once, adjusting to changing priorities and deadlines, and delivering projects on time and within budget.

OUR BENEFITS

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Life, disability, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage

Biannual, performance-based bonus program

Continuing education assistance

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