Project Manager/Project Designer Landscape Design

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[REMOTE] Boutique Landscape Design Firm seeks Project Manager/Project Designer

Katharine Webster Inc. is an award-winning, published boutique landscape design firm in San Francisco. We serve high-profile clients throughout the United States, but with a focus and specialization in Northern California. Our projects vary in size and scope, from intimate rooftop terraces to estate gardens with outdoor environments. We are known for our customized approach to addressing lifestyle needs and work collaboratively with artisans and contractors to find creative solutions.

We are searching for a passionate Project Manager/Project Designer to join our team of 6, who will actively participate in projects. As the firm is small, the Project Manager will be responsible for design and drafting as well as cost-estimating, budgeting, code research and other tasks typical of a Project Manager. Our staff are customer-service oriented, well-organized and detail-oriented. Your ability to prioritize and multitask will lead to success.

Responsibilities/Duties

Involvement in all phases of the projects from Master Planning Schematic Design to Construction Documentation.

  • Code research and compliance, Permitting
  • Construction Documents
  • Design Review
  • Details involving outdoor cooking, dining, heat and/or fire
  • Grading and Drainage
  • Hardscape Layout
  • Lighting
  • Planting plans
  • Utility plans
  • Hand sketching ability
  • Work with Principal and Staff to meet deadlines in a timely manner
  • Cost estimating and budgeting

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Master’s degree in landscape architecture or architecture preferred, but Bachelor’s will also be considered.
  • 5-10 years of experience.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Office, Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and Sketch Up.
  • Impeccable communication skills - written and oral.
  • Excellent design sensibility as well as technical aptitude (a generalist rather than a specialist).
  • Residential and/or small-scale experience is preferred.
  • A ‘roll your sleeves up’ and ‘no task is too small’ attitude are celebrated.
  • US. Citizen or Permanent Resident Status required.

Additional Information

www.webstermla.com

Contact Information

Katharine Webster MLA Inc.
Contact Name: Katie
Email: kate@webstermla.com