The Kleingers Group · 4 hours ago
Project Manager, Landscape Architecture
West Chester, OH, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe Kleingers Group is a company focused on landscape architecture and project management. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage design teams through the entire design process, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while maintaining client satisfaction.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the client through the entire design process and ensure follow-through until completion
Actively listen to the client to understand their goals of the project and clearly provide goals to the design team
Lead, delegate, and engage with the design team to ensure client goals are being met on time, on budget, and with high accuracy
Consults with and provides guidance to clients and staff regarding requirements for landscape projects
Retain and ensure satisfaction of new and existing clients
Plans projects based on the analysis of relevant materials such as drawings, blueprints, aerial photography, survey reports, maps, grading plans, and other geologic and topographical data
Reviews projects for compliance with regulatory requirements based on knowledge of state and local regulations
Collaborates with architects, contractors, subconsultants and other engineers to ensure projects progress properly
Monitors project progress and ensures design specifications and standards are met
Must be able to complete projects independently with minimal oversight
Advanced level of understanding of design tools and landscape architecture practices
Complete construction administration responsibilities for projects including, but not limited to addressing contractor questions, lead pre-construction meetings, review substitutions requests and shop drawings, perform site walkthrough, develop punch lists
Ability to assign projects and oversee those assigned for accuracy of work, timeliness of completion, with accurate and timely time entry
Ability to storyboard out construction documents, presentations etc
Develop, mentor, train, evaluate, coach/discipline, and engage with assigned staff
Able to teach and explain to others the methodologies used by The Company
Actively utilize and update Company accounting software and project metric applications
Develops business by selling the Company's services to new and existing clients
Provide scope and fee proposals in support of landscape architectural and engineering department project opportunities
Coordinates LA qualifications-based proposals
Ability to write project approach narrative and detailed scope for LA led project proposals
Prepares and Leads interviews to gain new business
Ensures projects are communicated to the Project Coordinator and are set up correctly in Unanet throughout all phases of projects
Review contract language
Ensure financial success of projects
Completes billing reports in a timely manner
Completes SMRF documentation
Responsible for touch base activities with previous/current clients
Participate in appropriate meetings, association memberships, and events to establish and build networking contacts
Develop and lead project or industry related speaking presentations
Daily timekeeping in Unanet for appropriate project billing
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's/Master's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field from an accredited program
Advanced level understanding of construction documentation, administration, and specification writing
Be able to motivate and lead team members to successful completion of projects on time, on budget, and accurately
Review project for compliance with regulatory requirements based on knowledge of state and local regulations
Advanced understanding of landscape architecture principles, practices, and tools
Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft
Ability to identify and solve complex problems
Above average design ability
Design and problem solve ‘on the fly' with clients/ team members
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Ability to be both creative and analytical
Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines
Extremely detail-oriented and accurate
Demonstrated intermediate level of understanding of specifications and construction administration
Public speaking ability
Manage, mentor, delegate, guide, and engage staff on landscape architecture related projects
Must be able to travel to various project sites
Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Preferred
Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in the field of Landscape Architecture with client facing responsibilities is preferred
Licensed Landscape Architect, is preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) plus matching up to 50%
Employee Assistance Program
Experience-based PTO, Paid Volunteer Hours
Wellness Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Professional Memberships & Licensing Fees
Kleingers Academy and Development Training
Company
The Kleingers Group
The Kleingers Group is a civil engineering firm operating in southwest and central Ohio.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jim Kleingers
Founder and Chairman
Lee Ann A.
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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