Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

About the role

RVi is seeking a licensed professional Landscape Architect to serve as a Project Manager. This role is responsible for production, coordination, and supervision of multiple projects, encompassing all aspects of project development from initiation through delivery. The Project Manager ensures efficient, profitable, and timely production of well-coordinated, high-quality design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Attends scheduling meetings
• Leads project team activities
• Manages project initiation, research, materials and site furnishing selections, programming, and conceptualization
• Coordinates and approves project presentation materials; participates in design review and client presentations
• Leads development of project goals and organization
• Prepares consultant agreements
• Coordinates design presentations
• Prepares creative solutions that meet client goals
• Prepares and reviews project correspondence, documentation, and presentation materials to meet project intent, schedule, and budget
• Leads and coordinates project and client meetings
• Coordinates and monitors project and client communications
• Prepares and oversees CAD document production and coordinates drawings
• Prepares project specifications and coordinates with drawings
• Produces documents within established fee budget and schedule
• Reviews takeoffs, cost estimates, and manages project budgets
• Reviews construction documents
• Approves and seals construction documents
• Adheres to RVi Quality Control review process
• Directs Construction Administration activities and makes site visits
• Manages project submittal review
• Reviews and approves project reprographics and printed materials
• Manages project budget and updates leadership monthly
• Effectively delegates tasks to Staff Designers, Staff Planners, and Student Interns

Requirements

• Landscape Architecture degree from an accredited BLA or MLA university program
• Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification
• 5-10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office

Skills

• Advanced AutoCAD and customizations
• Proficiency in Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced contract document layout and production knowledge
• Advanced hand and digital rendering skills

Benefits

Work/Life

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible work schedules available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers based on travel preferences

Compensation

• Competitive compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses, and peer recognition awards
• 401K match — 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing/Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial rewards for obtaining licensure
• Employee Referral bonuses
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for wellness-related expenses (gym memberships, fitness trackers, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match

Wellness

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP) coverage
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer-paid Long-Term Disability (LTD), Short-Term Disability (STD), and life insurance
• MetLife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services