Senior Landscape Architect - Construction Manager
Job Description
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)
