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McAdams

Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

McAdams, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

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McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people. Position Purpose

The Project Manager will be a keystone of the Planning + Design Group. A qualified candidate will be responsible for interfacing with clients in both the public and private sectors; collaborating with other design professionals; and managing projects in our key sectors including residential, commercial, institutional, municipal, parks & recreation, and urban design. The Landscape Architecture Practice / Project Manager actively contributes to advancing the public and private sector markets and approaches projects with design excellence and enthusiasm. A team member in this role is expected to successfully manage all phases of work, including production of high-quality designs and documentations, organizing workflow, and coordinating project and staff resources.

Key Responsibilites

Technical

Collect, analyze and present data

Conduct field observations from project inception through construction administration

Analyze technical aspects of a project to anticipate project challenges and develop alternative and innovative solutions within the established project budget

Interpret and apply development ordinances and codes to designs and facilitate development approval

Write design specifications and other technical documents including design guidelines and project narratives

Assist Practice Lead with generating fee proposals

Participate in project pursuits including responses to RFQ/RFPs and project interviews

Produce high-quality site master plans, construction documents, bid packages and cost estimates with limited direction

Complete work accurately with design innovation

Deliver presentations to the general public, stakeholders, municipal staff, and elected officials

Lead project landscape architectural design which often entails mentoring and directing younger staff

Conduct QA/QC review of design and technical documents

Implement company design standards throughout the project process

Interpersonal

Contribute leadership and enthusiasm for landscape architecture and design excellence to the Planning + Design team.

Contribute to the team culture by establishing and achieving overall goals, ensuring production efficiency, and maintaining a vibrant working environment

Actively participate in industry organizations

Attend conferences and events, including internal engagements

Focus on business development by maintaining healthy relationships with our strong public and private client base and identify opportunities to develop relationships with potential clients

Maintain and contribute to healthy relationships with teams throughout the organization as well as with our clients, municipal staff, governing bodies, and professional organizations

Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and visual communication skills

Exemplify commitment to quality, accuracy, and visual excellence

Management

Secure and manage successful, profitable projects

Coordinate with clients to establish project scope, budget, objectives and schedule

Manage projects by coordinating with the client, directing the design process, and coordinating the design team, which may include other disciplines and subconsultants

Develop project strategies to ensure schedules, budgets, objectives and deliverables are met on time and within budget

Provide support and mentorship to lesser experienced team members

Provide leadership for professional growth of designated team members

Candidates should provide work samples / portfolio electronically when submitting their resume.

Provide a digital portfolio illustrating relevant experience and competency in the field of landscape architecture. Projects should have been developed with minimal oversight and demonstrate technical proficiency and delivery of a concept from project inception through construction administration.

A supporting narrative demonstrating capabilities to articulate design and communicate objectives is desirable.

Skills + Experience

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program

RLA licensure (NC preferred)

10+ years (preferred) of working experience in the field of landscape architecture

Demonstrated expertise in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suites (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, etc.) and Sketch-up

Strong desire to serve clients in a variety of market sectors

Possess strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Strong written and oral communications skills are required

Eager to engage in our creative and dynamic work environment

Energetic, self-directed and success focused

Ability to multi-task, communicate schedule and progress on assigned tasks

Ability to manage contractual and financial components of projects

Ability to manage project teams regarding project delivery and professional growth of team members

Ability for limited travel required

Work Environment + Physical Demands The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.

Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.

Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.

Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

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