Project Manager, Landscape Architecture, Creative Design ​/ Digital Art

We are looking for a motivated landscape architect with 3-5 years of experience to take on the role of Project Manager. Must have strong planting design experience, high proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Sketch Up. Experience with LandFX is a plus.

• College graduate in Landscape Architecture or related field
• Landscape Architect License or active process to complete licensure
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience; five is preferred

• Excellent communication skills – expected to direct staff to complete their task in a professional and timely manner, communicating all needs of the client with a team located in California
• Full understanding of construction documentations and specifications
• Highly organized and able to manage internal project workflows, consultant teams, project budgets/schedules, and contract administration
• Able to manage more than six (6) active projects at any given time
• Able to assist in the preparation of proposals in response to the Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs)
• Represent SMP at client meetings and on client/team conference calls
• Mentoring of staff and job captains as needed
• Plan checks all work prepared by the Staff and Job Captain(s)
• Prepares project schedules and staffing requirements for project commitments to coordinate with the Team Leader
• Attends project meetings (with Team Leader or as the SMP project representative) with the client/client representative, consultants, and public agencies as needed
• Complete project from design phase (working with the lead designer) on through to the end of construction/maintenance to turn-over to the ultimate project owner
• Create addendums and new project scope of work for review by Team Leader
• Field RFIs and other questions during the design process and during bidding and plan check
• Perform site observations to include: site photos, notes of field walks, creation of punch-lists and completion letters for Team Leader review
• Complete project closeout to include: complete filing of all project documents, completion of a project information sheet for marketing, and notification of completion of the project to accounting

Company benefits include medical and dental coverage, 401k, and profit-sharing. Salary commensurate with experience.