Landscape Architect Project Manager (Hybrid Role)

Description :

WithersRavenel is recruiting a Landscape Architect Project Manager to join the expanding Design + Planning Practice Area! In this role you will leverage your expertise and skills and collaborate with your team to lead and complete landscape architecture projects and tasks.

You will work with and support the project team to develop permit sets, construction documents, reports, engagement documents and participate in public meetings.

This is a hybrid role working out of our Raleigh, NC office, where employees and supervisors collaborate to establish an in- and out-of-office schedule that works for all involved.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and oversee projects or the production of projects consisting of a combination of site design, construction documents and estimates, and site master planning.
• Create and develop contracts, labor estimates, proposals, cost estimates and take-offs
• Provide quality control / quality assurance consistent with established standards and the requirements of our clients and regulatory agencies.
• Produce preliminary and completed layouts, design concepts, and detailed design drawings from technical notes, sketches, and / or other drawings, ensuring they meet Company and industry standards and codes,
• Use various applications to generate hand drawings, sketches, CAD design, report writing, document layout or other deliverables based on specific project requirements.
• Mentor and train staff re : workplace, professionalism, design theory, design processes and other discipline specific knowledge, and industry areas of expertise.
• Responsible for cultivation of existing relations including periodic client meetings, proposal and budget development and obtaining feedback in conjunctions with Marketing and other team members.
• This role will require occasional travel in state and attendance at engagement events after hours and / or on weekends.

Why WR? WithersRavenel is looking for people who are passionate about collaboration, community, and client success. Your reward for sharing your talent with us?

OWNERSHIP. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is an owner which adds a powerful and unique dimension to our vibrant company culture and purposeful work.

Our employee owners say they love a lot of things about WithersRavenel, but the things most often cited are :

• our amazing people and team-first atmosphere,
• our focus on the professional development and growth of our staff, and
• our commitment to the communities in which we work and live!

Bring your talent and collaborative spirit and join our team of employee owners at WithersRavenel! Skills Required :

• Licensed / Registered Landscape Architect in the state of North Carolina or ability to seek reciprocity.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in design and drafting LA projects including residential, commercial, and municipal site development.
• 2+ years of project management related experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Landscape Architecture practices including preparation of construction documents and technical specifications.
• Proficient skill and experience with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite. Working knowledge of Sketchup.
• A team player that is committed to a collaborative design process.
• Ability to manage tasks and time to maintain project schedules.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of fostering existing client relationships

Preferred Qualifications Include :

• Knowledge and experience with federal, state, and local codes and permitting requirements.
• Exceptional hand graphics, sketching ability.
• Experience with the design of site lighting, producing lighting plans, and working with lighting software.
• Experience with Lumion and / or Revit.
• Experience / relationships with medical office, office, mixed-use, multifamily, campus and educational design and / or parks and recreation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.

WithersRavenel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, military service, or other non-merit factors protected by federal, state, or local laws.

At WithersRavenel, we strive to build and nurture a culture where diversity, inclusivity, and belonging are a normal part of doing business, not an initiative.

We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results.

By hiring highly talented people who align with our Core Values, we continue to enrich and broaden our ownership community, as well as the employee and client experience.

This purposeful approach to diversity and inclusion leads to greater commitment, collaboration, and effectiveness in our culture, work, and lives. Education Requirements :

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or Architecture or combination of equivalent degree and experience.

Travel Required : Yes