Landscape Architecture Project Coordinator

Description

SeamonWhiteside is looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our growing Landscape Architecture team as a Landscape Architecture Project Coordinator in our Mount Pleasant, SC office. 

The Landscape Architecture Project Coordinator is a position with primary focus on further development of skill sets in the specific area of management of projects, Employees, and Clients. The LA Project Coordinator is expected to continue in the production role of Land Planner to assist the LA team in the production of design, plan preparation and permitting. However, this position is also expected to further develop necessary project management skills related to project scope, budgeting, scheduling, and client management. 

About Us

Since the company’s beginning in 1985, we’ve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients, community, and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW+ we approach every plan from both points of view, working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world, that’s a good thing.

With the goal of being the best design firm in the region, the SW+ leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent, each with a unique expertise. SW+’s water resources team expands our diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sectors including flood studies, stormwater and water/wastewater management, utilities infrastructure design, and resiliency planning.

With over 195+ employees, and offices in Mount Pleasant, Greenville, Summerville, and Spartanburg, SC as well as Charlotte and Raleigh, NC, SW+ inspires employees to stand behind its tagline, of designing innovative spaces that enrich lives and leave a legacy for future generations.

Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW+ offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities. In addition, company sponsored events, such as golf tournaments, sports teams and happy hours, along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.

Essential Job Functions 

• Perform all skills defined in Land Planner III at a high level of proficiency
• Assist in the construction admin responsibilities of at least one project that you were involved in throughout the entire course of construction (pre-con thru closeout)
• Coordinate directly with Clients, Contractors, and government agencies to provide solutions to field issues, evaluate as-builds, and coordinate project closeout
• Evaluate and a provide suggested solutions to problem solving and troubleshooting issues arising in the field
• Ability to coordinate as-built comments between the Surveyor and Contractor for any field items found during as-built review
• Coordinate directly with Clients on project requirements and expectations, deliverables, agency regulations, scheduling and project deadlines
• Attend project coordination meetings with Clients, project team members, government agencies, and Contractors
• Responsible of the preparation of project permitting submittal packages for agency reviews applications
• Assist Project Managers in the due diligence research of a project and demonstrate the ability to identify potential risk factors
• Assist Project Managers in the review of site work bids from contractors related to LA design projects
• Perform QA/QC reviews on civil design work and plan presentation, expected to assist in review of tasks prepared by Land Planners, Technicians, and Interns prior to delivery of work product to the LA Project Manager for review
• Make appropriate LA design decisions independently, bring solutions to engineering design issues and effectively communicate to Project Manager
• Delegate tasks to Designers and Interns while also participating heavily in production. Communicates design intent and helps the PM oversee the design effort, giving direction to designers as needed
• Participate in continuing education/lunch n' learn opportunities (at least 8 hours per year)

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field
• Experience: 3+ years of experience

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
• Ability to be both creative and analytical
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude
• Detail-oriented and accurate
• Ability to work in a team environment