Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Currently we are seeking a practiced and ambitious individual to join us in our Napa studio as a Project Manager.

This position is an opportunity for a highly motivated, engaged designer to be a thought partner on compelling design projects in a collaborative studio while building their technical acumen through thoughtful work on landscapes at a variety of scales, phases, and typologies in some of the most beautiful locations in the world.

About groundstudio

• Ground Studio is an award-winning landscape architecture studio with offices in Monterey, Napa, and Santa Barbara.
• Our work celebrates the uniqueness and diversity of each client and place, maintaining a consistent focus on design excellence, thorough project management, and superior service.
• Our process is rooted in collaboration, and team members are involved throughout the project duration, from design conception to details, demanding dedicated engagement in the entire process.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration, including management of sub-consultants and production staff
• Assume responsibility (with support) for the production, organization, coordination, and accuracy of all presentations and documents
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
• Lead multiple projects in various stages of development simultaneously and work cooperatively with the principal team to ensure design integrity and graphic consistency
• Communicate with and coordinate the efforts of project team members, clients, consultants, contractors, and agency officials
• Manage project schedule, and workflow, and anticipate required staff resources
• Review project budgets, communicate project progress to the Business Administration team
• Work with the project team to produce presentation materials for client and agency presentations

Research and specify materials, products, and systems

• Attend job-site meetings in person.
• Issue supplemental instructions, and review submittals and shop drawings during the Construction Administration phase
• Coach and mentor junior staff, share experiences and lessons learned to increase the firm’s common knowledge SKILLS REQUIRED IN THE FOLLOWING: MAC OSX Vectorworks Landmark, current year SketchUp MS Office Suite Adobe Design Suite Hand sketching and lettering
• Strong leadership and communication skills QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture Licensed Landscape Architect a plus (California license preferred, but not required)

Requirements

• Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future A minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing projects of a similar scale to Ground Studio’s work at a comparable firm
• Proven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completion
• Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design

Preferred

• Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus

Pay

• At the time of posting this job, the hiring range for this position is between $90,000 and $118,000 annually.
• Final salary decisions are made based upon the extent and relatedness of the candidate’s education and experience and considering internal equity and external market factors.

Benefits

• We follow a Compressed Work Week that typically allows for every other Friday off.
• Company benefits include paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and term life insurance coverage.
• Our company perks include education and wellness stipends, the potential for yearly bonuses, and participation in a 401K retirement plan.

This is a full-time in-person position in our Santa Barbara studio with a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.