Landscape Design Project Manager
Verdance Landscape Architecture is seeking an astute Project Manager to shepherd our award-winning work from initial client contact through project installation and beyond. This is an opportunity to make a big impact at a small firm while working closely with our Principal to be mentored in every facet of the business of residential landscape design.
responsibilities
The Project Manager will:
Define project objectives, deliverables, budgets, timelines, and responsibilities.
Coordinate staff, clientele, contractors, and vendors from project initiation through completion.
Ensure the completeness, accuracy, and graphic consistency of documents and presentations.
Anticipate challenges and respond to the needs of staff, clientele, and installers.
Create and maintain project files, meeting notes, resource libraries, and reference materials.
Create and manage business procedures, improve operating efficiency, and increase client satisfaction.
Embody the firm's core values.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate possesses:
At least 5 years' experience in a collaborative design environment, e.g. landscape architecture, architecture, interior design, landscape construction, building construction, or graphic design.
A demonstrable record of success in managing complex projects.
Excellent communication, organization, time management, and responsiveness to deadlines.
A personable, energetic, and professional presence.
Impeccable written and verbal communication in English.
Proficiency with MacOS, digital filing and project-management applications, and Microsoft Office and/or Google productivity applications.
Eagerness to accept responsibility and learn new information, skills, and systems.
hours, location and travel
This position will require approximately 15–25 hours per week, four to five days per week.
Pay may be either hourly or salaried, as negotiated with the firm’s Principal.
You will work remotely and/or at the firm’s office in downtown Palo Alto.
You may need to travel locally for meetings, business development, education, or other purposes; you will use your own transportation and must possess liability insurance and a clean driving record.
application
To be considered for this position, please provide:
A letter of interest
Your résumé
One sample of your best writing
Contact information for three professional references
You may apply here. No phone calls, please.