Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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

POSITION OVERVIEW:

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. 

PRIMARY 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
• A minimum of 5 years of project management experience managing projects of a similar scale to Ground Studio’s work at a comparable firm 
• Licensed Landscape Architect a plus (California license preferred, but not required)
• Currently authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Proven experience documenting and detailing projects from concept to completion
• Possesses a knowledge of California Native and Mediterranean plants and planting design
• Training in horticulture and an awareness of industry best practices regarding planting is a plus

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

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.

 

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Full time, For contractors, Visa sponsorship,

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