Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Senior Design Project Manager - Chicago
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
8+ years' experience in project management required.We’re looking for an individual with expertise in, and a love of, project management with a background/degree in either landscape architecture or architecture. This role will provide opportunities to work on amazing residential and commercial garden projects around the USA with Chicago as your home base. As a project manager, your typical tasks will include design collaboration with internal team members, planning/oversight of project timelines and budgets, defining project scope and objectives, mentoring project designers, and interacting with clients and consultants.
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A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a passion for record-keeping and problem solving, and thrive in a team setting. Some travel is required during the weekdays only – approx. 30%.This role reports to the Design Studio Director. This is not a remote position.Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture from an accredited universityMinimum 8 years of relevant professional project management experienceCritical and creative thinking when it comes to project design work.Experience with and ability to manage, mentor and train staffCreative and communicative hand and computer graphic abilitiesHands-on proven ability to coordinate the delivery of large-scale, high-quality projects with high profile clients who hire us for our attention to detail and highest quality work.High proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Office 365Excellent organizational skills and love of problem solvingExperience with project budgeting and billingEnergetic attitude and ability to work well within a team and a hands-on, strategic environment.A desire to develop an environment which supports growth of both team and individuals.Expert in written and verbal communication skills, particularly with internal team members and clientsLicensed landscape architect or architect in the state of Illinois (preferred, but not required)Role Responsibilities -
Project Related
Communication: proactive coordination to maximize design collaboration with internal team members, consultant and key project stakeholders.Project Health: create and proactively manage project work plans (project schedules, fee, deliverables, etc.).Anticipation: mater and effective application of our processes (Hoerr Schaudt Playbooks)Quality Control: Maintain overall design intent and standards throughout the process collaborating with internal project teams when needed per Hoerr Schaudt Playbooks.
Advancing project designs, especially during design development phases.
Client Service: main point of contact for your projects and all clients are happy.
Reliability - Set expectations with client and deliver on them.Quick response times on communications that are to the point.Looking out for clients' best interest – put yourself in their shoes.
Maintain Key Project Metrics:
Contracts within budget, up-to-date projections.Hoerr Schaudt PM Tracker up-to-date prior to Design OPS Studio Weekly PM meetings.Project health – Utilization (self, team)/Realization/Quality/Timeliness.A/R and Unbilled aging (Target 0,
Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.
A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a passion for record-keeping and problem solving, and thrive in a team setting. Some travel is required during the weekdays only – approx. 30%.This role reports to the Design Studio Director. This is not a remote position.Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture from an accredited universityMinimum 8 years of relevant professional project management experienceCritical and creative thinking when it comes to project design work.Experience with and ability to manage, mentor and train staffCreative and communicative hand and computer graphic abilitiesHands-on proven ability to coordinate the delivery of large-scale, high-quality projects with high profile clients who hire us for our attention to detail and highest quality work.High proficiency with SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Office 365Excellent organizational skills and love of problem solvingExperience with project budgeting and billingEnergetic attitude and ability to work well within a team and a hands-on, strategic environment.A desire to develop an environment which supports growth of both team and individuals.Expert in written and verbal communication skills, particularly with internal team members and clientsLicensed landscape architect or architect in the state of Illinois (preferred, but not required)Role Responsibilities -
Project Related
Communication: proactive coordination to maximize design collaboration with internal team members, consultant and key project stakeholders.Project Health: create and proactively manage project work plans (project schedules, fee, deliverables, etc.).Anticipation: mater and effective application of our processes (Hoerr Schaudt Playbooks)Quality Control: Maintain overall design intent and standards throughout the process collaborating with internal project teams when needed per Hoerr Schaudt Playbooks.
Advancing project designs, especially during design development phases.
Client Service: main point of contact for your projects and all clients are happy.
Reliability - Set expectations with client and deliver on them.Quick response times on communications that are to the point.Looking out for clients' best interest – put yourself in their shoes.
Maintain Key Project Metrics:
Contracts within budget, up-to-date projections.Hoerr Schaudt PM Tracker up-to-date prior to Design OPS Studio Weekly PM meetings.Project health – Utilization (self, team)/Realization/Quality/Timeliness.A/R and Unbilled aging (Target 0,