Landscape Architecture - Project Coordinator

Landscape Architecture – Project Coordinator

Job Title: Project Coordinator – Landscape Design Studio

Accountable To: Studio Manager

FLSA Classification: Regular Full Time Exempt (Salary)

Location: Dallas, TX – Energy Square, Meadows Building (top floor)

Job Type: Full-time

SHM Architects, PLLC is a Dallas-based design firm offering architecture, interior, and landscape design services. Our experience spans master planning, single-family residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare architecture. Our portfolio reflects a philosophy uniting client programmatic requirements, budget, and respect for the site. We believe in thoughtful, engaging work through collaboration.

Our passion is enriching lives by enhancing the beauty of our environment. We believe creating beautiful designs with purpose requires passion and time. Our clients understand that, while our process may be uncompromising, it results in personalized, luxurious designs that are never flashy and always aspirational.

• Embraces Imperfect Beauty
• Engaged to Make a Difference
• Displays Humility and Compassion
• Individually Driven
• Honest and Truthful

Are you individually driven and engaged to make a difference at work and in the community? Would others describe you as a lifelong learner dedicated to taking a relaxed approach to solving complex design problems? Does the idea of crafting projects that last for generations excite you? Are you comfortable embracing imperfect beauty? If you answered yes, then read on!

The Landscape Architecture – Project Coordinator in the Landscape Design Studio is skilled in the development of multiple landscape design projects from schematic design through construction administration. The incumbent will possess a diverse knowledge of landscape architectural principles and practices to advance projects.

• Provide full support from schematic design phase through construction documents for projects of various sizes or medium to large projects.
• Apply advanced landscape architectural concepts and designs independently.
• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of assigned major projects, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet client needs.
• Assist with client and project coordination and presentation materials.
• Attend client meetings and prepare meeting notes with opportunity to lead meetings.
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Knowledgeably and inventively engage design issues including concept development and site utilization.
• Handle the critical relationship and reciprocity of interior and exterior spaces.
• Create landscape aesthetics focusing on materiality, tectonics, and stylistic association with architecture.
• Provide site grading, drainage design, and documentation.
• Develop planting design and plant material specifications.
• Design pools and spas, decorative water features, and decorative landscape lighting.
• Diagram and detail irrigation systems.
• Handle stormwater management in accordance with local codes and ordinances.

• Think creatively – big thinker.
• Work independently and in collaborative team environments.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills.
• Maintain focus in an open office environment.
• Strong customer service skills for interface with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills.

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities.
• Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected.
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees.
• Other voluntary benefits: dental, vision, additional life insurance, Legal Shield/d, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and pet insurance.
• Annual healthy living benefit.
• Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees.
• HSA quarterly employer contributions.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute…