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Senior Landscape Architect - Construction Manager

Chicago, Illinois
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#707718
Full Time

Job Description

This role leads day to day project level efforts in Landscape Construction Observation and Construction Management within our Siteworks team. As a Senior Construction Management Lead, your typical tasks will include extensive research, material specifications, drawing set review and analysis, plant material procurement and plant tagging, contractor correspondence, project cost analysis, high level client, architect, engineer and landscape architect correspondence.

In addition, responsibilities will include bidding, sales, sequencing, scheduling, construction coordination, contractor invoice management and quality control assessment of built work on clients' behalf. A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a knack for record keeping and thrive in a team setting.

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to e-mail us your resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of Human Resources at mgraham@hoerrschaudt.com (note ‘Siteworks’ in subject line).

Responsibilities
• Follow all Siteworks Studio processes
• Perform pre-construction efforts, including redlining drawings, probable cost estimates and schedule assistance
• Develop Probable Cost Estimates for projects
• Managing the Bid Administration Phase of Hoerr Schaudt Design Projects
• Performing all efforts associated with Construction Observation, including quality control oversight, plant tagging, plant layout and invoice review
• Manage the development and response to ASI’s
• Be actively involved in all Construction Management proposal development
• Participate in outreach and business development
• Record sales and maintain accurate accounting of contractor deposits, invoices and change orders
• Ensure all invoices are in line with contract terms and contract documents on client behalf
• Develop and manage project schedules and sequencing plans
• Ensure delivery of projects on-time and on-budget
• Maintain regular communication with all contractors and vendors as it pertains to delivery of projects
• Maintain relationships with high performing contractors and vendors and actively recruit new vendors and contractors
• Lead regular client communication and provide them updates on all aspects of project
• Lead project coordination meetings
• Perform QA/QC process for project delivery
• Manage project profitability and budget
• Participate in weekly Siteworks team meetings

Qualifications
• Hands-on proven ability to coordinate the delivery of large scale, high quality, single family residential and/or commercial and civic projects
• An in-depth knowledge of the best construction practices and sequencing
• An in-depth knowledge of landscape and site work delivery
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent client communication skills
• Enjoy working within a hands-on strategic environment
• A desire to mentor and train team members
• Drive to maintain and communicate highest quality expectations for all aspects of project delivery
• Degree in Landscape Architecture, Construction Administration or Construction Management

Additional Information:
• Work Environment: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30 with an hour for lunch/breaks.
• Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), to/from office commute paid, or parking provided, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
• Salary: Range is $90,000-$110,000; the offer will be based on experience, skills and background in similar positions.

Physical requirements of the role:
• Lifting, Carrying and Moving: Regular lifting, carrying and moving up to 20 lbs. or more of plant and landscape-related materials (paint, stakes, tools, lasers, samples etc.) onsite or to/from the site and in the office. During layouts specifically, regular lifting, carrying and moving can be large parts of the workday.
• Mobility: Jobsites require being outdoors for extended periods from time-to-time in variable site conditions, and this position will require walking, hiking, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time during the day on varied terrain: dirt, rocks, concrete, grass, wet and dry surfaces, finished and unfinished landscapes and varied ground conditions.
• Working conditions: Our clients’ projects are across the USA, and therefore this position requires the ability to work outdoors at jobsites in all weather conditions and throughout all seasons: sun, rain, ice, snow, etc., depending on location.
• Protective Gear: Requirement to wear clothing for the expected site and weather conditions, including protective clothing and hard-toed boots/shoes (where dictated)
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