7+ years' experience in project management in commercial/civic and/or high-end residential landscape architecture.
We’re looking for an individual with expertise in, and a love of, project management with a background/degree in either landscape architecture or architecture. This role will provide opportunities to work on amazing residential garden projects around the USA with Chicago as your home base. As a project manager, your typical tasks will include design collaboration with internal team members, planning/oversight of project timelines and budgets, defining project scope and objectives, mentoring project designers, and interacting with clients and consultants.
A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a passion for record-keeping and problem solving, and thrive in a team setting. Some travel is required during the weekdays only – approx. 30%.
This role reports to the Design Studio Director. This is not a remote position.
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture from an accredited university
- Minimum 7 years of relevant professional project management experience
- Critical and creative thinking when it comes to project design work.
- Experience with and ability to manage, mentor and train staff
- Creative and communicative hand and computer graphic abilities
- Hands-on proven ability to coordinate the delivery of large-scale, high-quality projects with high profile clients who hire us for our attention to detail and highest quality work.
- High proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Office 365
- Excellent organizational skills and love of problem solving
- Experience with project budgeting and billing
- Energetic attitude and ability to work well within a team and a hands-on, strategic environment.
- A desire to develop an environment which supports growth of both team and individuals.
- Expert in written and verbal communication skills, particularly with internal team members and clients
- Licensed landscape architect or architect in the state of Illinois (preferred, but not required)
Role Responsibilities - Project Related
- Communication: proactive coordination to maximize design collaboration with internal team members, consultant and key project stakeholders.
- Project Health: create and proactively manage project work plans (project schedules, fee, deliverables, etc.).
- Anticipation: master and effective application of our processes (Hoerr Schaudt Playbooks)
- Quality Control: Maintain overall design intent and standards throughout the process collaborating with internal project teams when needed per Hoerr Schaudt Playbooks.
- Advancing project designs, especially during design development phases.
- Client Service: main point of contact for your projects and all clients are happy.
- Reliability - Set expectations with client and deliver on them.
- Quick response times on communications that are to the point.
- Looking out for clients' best interest – put yourself in their shoes.
- Maintain Key Project Metrics:
- Contracts within budget, up-to-date projections.
- Hoerr Schaudt PM Tracker up-to-date prior to Design OPS Studio Weekly PM meetings.
- Project health – Utilization (self, team)/Realization/Quality/Timeliness.
- A/R and Unbilled aging (Target 0, <60 days).
- Project bill reviews.
Role Responsibilities - Studio Related
- Leadership and mentorship of internal teammates.
- Ensure and model the firm core values to all staff.
- For all direct reports – hold individual quarterly conversation and meaningful performance reviews geared toward individual support and growth.
- Participate in weekly PM Coordination Meetings to provide project and staffing updates to Studio Director.
- Attend weekly Staffing coordination meetings to get aligned on studio schedule for the week with team.
- Using both internal and external resources promote individual Professional Development (personal training and growth) for the betterment of HSLA.
- Train staff and hold them accountable to clearly communicate individual and team goals.
- Champion the effort to enhance and embrace technology and innovation in project delivery systems with Leadership.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives.
- Business Development/Networking.
- Assistance with fee and proposal writing.
- Guide team members toward continually improving project delivery, project quality, and overall project profitability.
- Establish culture of collaboration; finds ways to improve collaboration across teams.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Please see a list of our benefits on our careers page
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in landscape design.
Additional Information:
- Work Environment: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30 with an hour for lunch/breaks.
- Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), to/from office commute paid, or parking provided, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
- Salary: Range is $90,000-110,000; the offer will be based on experience, skills and background in similar positions.
Physical requirements of the role:
- Lifting, Carrying and Moving: Occasional lifting, carrying and moving up to 20 lbs. or more of plant and landscape-related materials (paint, stakes, tools, lasers, samples etc.) onsite or to/from the site and in the office. Specifically, during layouts, occasional lifting, carrying and moving can be large parts of the workday.
- Mobility: Occasional visits to jobsites require being outdoors for extended periods from time-to-time in variable site conditions, and this position will require walking, hiking, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time during the day on varied terrain: dirt, rocks, concrete, grass, wet and dry surfaces, finished and unfinished landscapes and varied ground conditions.
- Working conditions: Our clients’ projects are across the USA, and therefore this position requires the ability to work outdoors occasionally at jobsites in all weather conditions and throughout all seasons: sun, rain, ice, snow, etc., depending on location.
- Protective Gear: Requirement to wear clothing for the expected site and weather conditions, including protective clothing and hard-toed boots/shoes (where dictated)
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our Director of Human Resources, Meg Graham at [email protected]