POSITION SUMMARY
KW Landscape Architects (KW) San Antonio is seeking a progressive, experienced, Project Manager with an understanding of construction methodology, a good knowledge of plant materials, a confident design sense and the ability to see a project through from start to finish independently. This individual is resourceful, a self-starter, a problem solver, and a contributor in a collaborative design environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Team Leader/Mentor
- Assist in the training and development of Landscape Associates and Project Coordinators
- Review work of Associates and Coordinators, providing QA/QC for their tasks
- Assist leadership with assigned tasks
- Help coordinate tasks where appropriate
- Collaborative and supportive team member
- Begin to participate in AEC organizations outside of the office and build your professional network
- Strong ability to communicate effectively with teammates, leaders, clients, vendors and contractors
- Proactively provide project status updates to senior staff prior to completion
- Customer Support
- Be available to speak with clients directly as needed
- Able to work with clients professionally and efficiently
- Talents & Skills
- Able to assemble a full set of construction documents with minimal direction
- Experience working from conceptual design through construction
- Expertise in using a wide range of design tools from hand sketching to digital modeling
- Experience with the preparation of construction documents & construction detailing
- Ability to meet deadlines, respond to project delivery & work effectively
- Ability to manage a project through from conceptual design to construction administration
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Revit experience a plus
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited college
- 4+ years of experience working for firms that provide services similar to KW
- Landscape Architectural Registration or actively working toward Landscape Architectural Registration
- Can use a widening variety of software (Sketchup, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office & 365, Adobe Photoshop, etc.)
- Ability to learn and use company preferred software used for drawing, project planning, office communications etc.
- Authorized to work in the United States
ABOUT KW LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
At KW, our culture is what makes us unique. Our teams are a collective of likeminded individuals with a passion to design exceptional outdoor environments, exemplifying form and function. KW projects are buzzworthy! Our work has been featured in publications such as CNN, Houston Chronicle, The Today Show, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and more. The team that makes these famous projects happen is made up of designers with passion, construction managers with grit, and dedicated marketing and administrative professionals with a get-it-done attitude. Our offices are fast-paced, collaborative, and fun with a healthy work ethic. Search our website to learn more about our story, our team, and our work!
PERKS
KW offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Beyond our culture, we have some great perks. We enjoy 1/2 day Fridays, an endless supply of coffee and office snacks, work from home flexibility, and a competitive benefits package including PTO, a 401K plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a monthly wellness stipend, and we support your AEC industry involvement through memberships. Professional development is a cornerstone of our firm, and we want you to continue to grow in your field. We offer up-front payment for all sections of the LARE along with LARE study materials.
Due to the volume of resumes we receive, we cannot guarantee a response to all. Our team will reach out to you if your experience and skills match our needs. Please no phone calls.
