Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Timmons Group is currently seeking an experienced and focused Landscape Architect Senior Project Manager in our Richmond, VA office to work on exciting projects across Central Virginia. Our award-winning landscape architecture and land planning team offers an extensive range of services for commercial, mixed-use, parks and open space, energy and renewables, campus and institution, multi-family, and government clients across multiple markets. With a multidisciplinary approach spanning from concept to construction, we create high-performing and beautiful landscapes across all design scales, serving diverse markets and clients.

As Senior Project Manager, you will successfully manage all phases of work, collaborate with external consultants on high-profile projects, and mentor team members in professional growth, development, and career advancement. Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motived, love design at all levels, and comfortable working in a collaborative studio culture. We have a sincere commitment to giving responsibility to our designers and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Project and Task Management (55-65%)

• Manage and supervise internal landscape architecture and civil engineer project teams with planning, site layout, and landscape design documents.
• Manage external consultants and project teams with planning, site layout, and construction documents.
• Maintain and develop client relationships.
• Collaborate with Directors to coordinate concept visioning sessions.
• Provide QA/QC from concept to documentation.
• Work closely with project managers to maintain project deadlines, budgets, milestones, deliverables, and communicate this information to team members.

Design and Technical Production (5-15%)

• Collaborate with project managers and team members on a variety of project types and scales.
• Assist project teams with development of design documents through all phases of work.
• Assist teams in preparing construction cost estimates.
• Assist teams in preparing specifications.
• Communicate with external vendors throughout the design process.
• Participate in construction administration responsibilities.

Department Operations (10-15%)

• Collaborate with the Directors to cultivate innovation, design initiatives, standards, and structure for the landscape architecture department.
• Coordinate with Directors and firm leadership on strategic planning and visioning and set clear business strategy for the landscape architecture department.
• Collaborate with project managers and design team to develop systems of organization.
• Mentor staff in professional growth, development, and career advancement; advocate for landscape architecture at Timmons Group.

Marketing and Business Development (10-15%)

• Develop design proposals for private development work.
• Develop responses to public RFPs and qualifications-based proposals and prepare presentations and interview for prospective work.
• Assist Marketing and Director to build Timmons Group brand recognition, positioning, and impact through business development, awards, and market awareness.
• Build and maintain strong A/E partnerships and teaming relationships to position for strategic projects and pursuits.

Administrative Management, Marketing, and Training (10-20%)

• Attend weekly and monthly meetings to coordinate projects and workplans.
• Review project budgets, coordinate billing and invoicing, and analyze monthly reports.
• Participate in recruitment, training, and onboarding of new employees.
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities.
• Act as an advocate and committed mentor for Timmons Group’s next generation of talent; build talent pipeline through recruiting and outreach with local design communities and universities.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• A minimum of 12 years’ professional experience in landscape architecture is preferred.
• Professional registration as a Virginia Licensed Landscape Architect or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly.
• Team player with excellent design, graphic, communication, and presentation skills.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Experience in producing high-quality concept presentations and documentation sets.
• Experience of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets.
• Experience in construction administration and specifications.
• Experience in business development and client development.
• Experience with both in-office and remote project management.
• Knowledge in design software including AutoCAD, Land F/X, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, and 3D modeling programs.
• Understanding of Microsoft Suite applications, BlueBeam PDF, and construction management software(s).
• LEED or SITES Accreditation is preferred but not required.

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