Continued Landscape Management; CLM Assistant Project Manager - Chicago

We’re looking for an experienced, multifaceted individual who is passionate about horticulture and landscape management to join our team.

The chosen candidate will have 3-5 years' experience in landscape construction and project management.

As an assistant project manager, you will work in a collaborative studio environment alongside our team of talented landscape architects and horticulturists. This role will require in-depth site and context analysis, detailed record keeping, strong client and contractor communications, compiling representative styling imagery for presentations, and overseeing plant and site maintenance in commercial and residential gardens.

A successful candidate will be creative, curious, inspired by innovative design and passionate about the importance of upkeep and maintenance in landscape architecture.

If you are interested in this position we encourage you to e-mail us your resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of HR:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, or related field from an accredited university
• Strong knowledge of plant materials, their growth habits, and hands on landscape construction experience
• High proficiency with Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office 365
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites

• Excellent communicator with strong organizational skills and creative vision combined with meticulous attention to detail
• Client-focused approach with ability to maintain high standards while protecting client interests and managing expectations
• Desire to develop an environment that supports team and individual growth
• Energetic attitude
• Provide on-going support and guidance to contractors
• Coordination with Summerfield Trading (subsidiary of Hoerr Schaudt) and contractors to source and deliver high quality plant material to our project sites
• Assist with design and layout of garden enhancement projects
• Assist with layout / installation of seasonal rotations in containers
• Assist with layout of woody and herbaceous plant material, cutting gardens and vegetable gardens
• Assist with summer and winter pruning services of woody landscape plants with landscape maintenance providers and internal team
• Some travel is required, during workdays only. Midwest travel is mostly accomplished as (1) long daytrip. When traveling to east coast or west coast,
• Typically 1-2 days away from home can be expected. Trips are planned min 2 weeks in advance and dates can be flexible to meet team members personal schedules.

• 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.

• 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 $70,; the offer will be based on experience, skills and background in similar positions.

• Lifting, Carrying and Moving: Frequent lifting, carrying and moving up to 20 lbs. or more of plant and landscape-related materials (pruning tools, spray paint, samples etc.) on site or to/from the site and in the office. Specifically, during layouts or pruning visits, occasional lifting, bending / reaching, carrying and moving can be large parts of the workday.
• Mobility: Frequent 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 frequently 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)