Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

Are you a seasoned Senior Project Manager with a passion for landscape architecture? Our thriving firm in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dynamic individual with a Landscape Architecture degree and license to join our team. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to blend your design expertise with project and personnel management skills. If you're ready to lead impactful projects while fostering a collaborative team environment, we want to hear from you!

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the design, quality, timeliness, and billing of landscape architecture projects they manage. This individual shall oversee their respective projects to ensure performance is aligned with our company and the highest industry standards. The duties and responsibilities of this position may include, but are not limited to, the following:

MANAGEMENT
Manage the Landscape Architecture staff working on the respective Project Manager’s projects to ensure the quality of work is consistent with our quality standards and meets all applicable deadlines and budgets
Identify ways to optimize operations in areas including, but not limited to, client service, communication, design, and production
Maintain and improve employee morale by meeting regularly with staff members and establishing an open line of communication
Mentor staff as necessary to help them achieve their professional goals
Regularly review their Project billings for trends and compliance with annual revenue goals
Keep current on industry trends and evaluate if implementation would benefit the company

PROJECT OVERSIGHT
Oversee all Landscape Architecture projects under their management.
Review sub-consultant contracts as needed and consult with the Principal or their designee.
Establish and retain a leading-edge knowledge of sustainable site concepts.
Maintain professional licensure

QUALIFICATIONS
Job Requirements
To perform this job well, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Strong background and success with project and people management
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
Strong organization and time management skills
Robust skills in site planning, planting design, layout, and construction detailing
Thorough knowledge and ability to provide creative application of regional plant palette - Understanding of and ability to apply current, sustainable site concepts
Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy in all their work
Ability to interact positively and professionally with other employees, clients, and teaming partners
Ability to maintain (at least) the minimum CE requirements to support professional licensure

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from a four-year college or university
At least 5+ years of related experience in a management/leadership position
Experience with managing and maintaining positive client relationships

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Lumion, Adobe Creative Cloud, etc.
Ability to operate essential office equipment such as telephones, computers, and copy machines.

CERTIFICATE & LICENSES
Licensed as a Professional Landscape Architect .

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