Project Coordinator – Landscape Design Studio

Description :

SHM Architects, PLLC is a Dallas-based design firm offering architecture, interior, and landscape design services with extensive experience in master planning, single-family residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare architecture.

A review of our portfolio will show no singular "style," reflecting our design philosophy that unites the client's programmatic requirements, budget, and a healthy respect for the site.

We are ordinary people who are extraordinarily good at our work. Through the collaborative process and strong working relationships, we believe our portfolio reflects a more thoughtful and engaging work than that achieved by a single individual.

For more information, please visit our website at . SHM Core Values :

• Embraces Imperfect Beauty
• Engaged to Make a Difference
• Displays Humility and Compassion
• Individually Driven
• Honest and Truthful The Project Coordinator in the Landscape Design Studio is skilled in the development of multiple landscape design projects from the schematic design phase through completion of construction administration.

The incumbent will possess a diverse knowledge of landscape architectural principles and practices to help advance a variety of different projects in the firm.

• Provides full support from the schematic design phase through construction documents on projects of various sizes or in specific areas of medium to large projects.
• Independently applies advanced landscape architectural concepts and designs
• Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the clients' needs
• Assists with client and project coordination and presentation materials
• Attends client meetings and prepares meeting notes with the opportunity to lead meetings
• May provide technical guidance to less experienced team members
• Knowledgeably and inventively engages design issues including :

Concept development and site utilization

The critical relationship and reciprocity of interior and exterior spaces

Landscape aesthetics with special focus on materiality, tectonics, and the productive stylistic association with the architecture

Site grading and drainage design and documentation

Planting design and plant material specifications

Pool / spa design

Decorative water feature design

Decorative landscape lighting design

Irrigation system diagramming and detailing

Stormwater management as it applies to various local codes and ordinances What We Offer in Return :

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
• Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, and Legal / ID Shield
• Annual healthy living benefit
• Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
• HSA quarterly employer contributions
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
• Personalized PTO
• Five (5) paid holidays PLUS a winter break typically 12 / 24 through 1 / 1
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid covered parking for all employees
• Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring / Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on! This position has no supervisory responsibilities We work in a collaborative, indoor office environment at the top of the historic Meadows Building at Energy Square.

This is a great location with quick access to US-75 and the Lovers Lane DART Station practically on site. Normal working hours are 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 30 PM Central Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch, but we are flexible if our business and clients' needs remain priority #1.

Occasionally, there may be a need to work outside of normal work hours or weekends to meet project deadlines. Occasional local travel and possible overnight travel may be required. Skills Required :

• Professionally accredited Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture degree required
• Licensure preferred but not required
• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience,

preferably in residential landscapes and associated plant materials and hardscape planning and detailing, preferably in the DFW region

• Experienced AutoCAD user for construction detailing
• A working knowledge of Revit
• 2D and 3D landscape rendering skills using Adobe Creative Suite
• Sketch-Up experience for 3D modeling, preferred* Grading and drainage design and documentation experience
• A working knowledge of basic residential foundation systems
• Proficient with technical detailing and drawing set development / management
• Strong sketch and visualization capabilities to quickly produce the graphic presentations, including layout of design concepts, masterplan proposals, materials palette boards, and client presentations using the Adobe Creative Suite

Education Requirements : Professionally accredited Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture degree required Travel Required : No