Landscape Architect Project Manager | Urban Planner

About the Studio

Prism Design Studio operates as an extension of Crafton Tull and places landscape professionals at the forefront of community space planning and development. The Prism Design Studio team supports Crafton Tull projects, along with their own. Projects range in size and type, but focus on community spaces, urban places, land planning, recreational spaces, and housing.

Passion and purpose drive Prism Design Studio. Our principles are:

• We are passionate about creating long-term relationships with our clients.
• We are passionate about taking the road less traveled, knowing that innovation comes from exploration.
• We are passionate about creating spaces that make lasting, positive impacts on our community.
• We are passionate about being creative and efficient.
• We are passionate about being good humans.

As part of Crafton Tull, a 100% employee-owned firm, you are provided ownership opportunities. As an employee-owner, you'll have a direct, long-term stake in Crafton Tull's continued success.

Responsibilities

• Provides project management including preparation of plans, scheduling, budgeting, projections, reports, billing, quality control, and progress in accordance with company policy/procedures, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards.
• Leads the preparation of Planned Zoning District booklets, entitlement documentation, presentations, and all necessary materials for commercial and multi-family development projects.
• Produces colored, rendered masterplans for new commercial and multi-family development projects.
• Prepares project schedules, develops scope of work, drafts contracts, and integrates design elements into unified plans for client review and approval.
• Researches and prepares proposals for clients.
• Coordinates with Accounting to set up new projects and prepares invoices for clients.
• Manages project schedules, staff utilization, and coordinates with organizational leaders on progress.
• Assists the client in negotiations with consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Oversees the construction administration of each project.
• Coordinates projects with clients, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal departments.
• Forecasts workload assignments and allocates resources to develop projects.
• Directs activities of landscape architects, landscape designers, associates, interns, and technicians engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.
• Prepares operational and regulatory reports as required by company policy and regulatory agencies and ensures all are submitted to meet deadlines.
• Makes business development calls or emails to existing and potential clients to assist in the company marketing effort.
• Ensures visibility of the company through attendance at public meetings, participation in civic organizations, and involvement in public service and charitable activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of project team members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Professional degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university; and five to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certification as Registered Landscape Architect licensed to practice in your state and able to become certified in other states as required.
• Must possess a valid driver license.

Skills

• Zoning, Land Use, and Planning expertise
• Detail oriented
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating
• Excellent communication skills (listening, understanding, and responding)
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Professionalism
• Creativity and innovative thinking
• Flexibility
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebraic functions and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• Knowledge of database software, design software, internet software, project management software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership
• Two Medical Plan Options
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Dental & Vision
• Employer Paid Life & Disability
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with Company Match
• Annual Bonus
• Paid Time Off Bank
• Extended Illness Bank
• Flexible Work Hours
• Incentivized Wellness Program
• Growth Opportunity
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• And More