Associate Project Manager - PLA

Title: Associate Project Manager

Division: Land Development

Summary:

LJA is an employee-owned company, and our people carry pride in their projects and their workplaces.

We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the LJA team. With over 47 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee-owned.

We currently have an opening in our Planning and Landscape Architecture Group as a Landscape Associate Studio Lead.

The Landscape Architecture Team at LJA is growing rapidly and is looking for team members prepared for the challenge of implementing big ideas. From leveraging internal departments like surveying, contract administration, and environmental engineering to working with various specialists to implement new technologies and software the Landscape Architecture team is building the foundations for a future that integrates data, research, and the latest innovations in our design process.

Project Responsibilities:

· Manage small-medium projects while meeting the needs of the Project Manager as a team member on larger projects at all phases

· Maintain project design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure high-quality required for clients’ needs in decision-making and marketing. Work with the Studio Lead and Project Principals to ensure the projects deliver upon client needs, budgets, and capacities.

· Understand workloads needed to meet projects timelines and work with Senior Leadership on scheduling

· Develop working knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials

· Lead and assist project Landscape Designers and staff to produce graphics and construction documents based on project needs and requirements

· Responsible for keeping project information well-coordinated between project team members

· Promptly and regularly communicate with clients, other consultants, and team members to both successfully deliver high-quality, built projects and to develop long-term relationships

· Continue development of skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability.

General Responsibilities and Expectations:

· Actively work with senior staff to implement new and improve existing techniques, tools, and processes in both the delivery and administration of projects.

· Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain libraries of specific CAD details and templates to elevate the standard of documentation and enable future BIM transition.

· Mentor junior staff on CD processes and professional development.

· Actively work towards a positive environment and motivate team members to improve.

· Participate in relevant professional and community organizations to grow professional network & skills and to increase exposure to the team

· Continue to develop strong communication skills: verbal, written, & graphic

· Attendance of relevant regional/state conferences/workshops to keep up on current trends & techniques and to increase professional network and BD exposure

· Maintain a working knowledge of relevant and appropriate regulations at local, regional, and federal levels

· Assist in the creation of materials in response to RFQ’s and RFP’s as part of team project pursuits

· Begin to pursue relevant credentials including, but not limited to, PLA, LEED, SITES, etc.

Team Leadership Expectations:

· Actively work with senior staff to implement new and improve existing techniques, tools, and processes in both delivery and administration of projects.

· Assist on scheduling and workloads to maintain balanced calendars for Junior Staff

· Develop an understanding of the billing process and support PMs and Principals in keeping projects within budget

· Participate in meetings, conversations, and initiatives with Senior Staff as need/assigned

· Begin to participate in the development of proposals and SOQs and work with more senior staff to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the process of bringing new projects to the firm.

Required Education/Licenses:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields)

· PLA licensure a plus

Required Experience:

· 3-6 years of professional experience

· Capable of independent work and managing small to medium projects

· Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment

· Strong Site and Planting Design Skills

· Strong foundation in Graphic Communication

· Strong presentation skills

· Proficient in/familiar with commonly used software such as: AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up, Lumion, Revit, Landmark, Rhino, Microsoft Office