Job Description

The US office is seekingProject Leaders (Landscape Architecture) who are committed to the creation and development of exemplary landscape architecture from concept through execution.

About the job:

A Project Leader is a leadership position in the firm in which a person helps define and carry out project vision with Directors and Partners. Project Leaders move a project forward, lead an internal team, coordinate with consultants, and work through all items agreed upon in the contract. They establish relationships with the client and other stakeholders and consultants, together with Directors and Partners, with increasing responsibility as projects progress. Project Leaders develop and mentor those who are a part of their project team(s). They may work on multiple projects at Snhetta and are involved with employee recruitment and project acquisition efforts.

Beyond what is listed below, we look for candidates with experience in the following areas: Strategy, Programming, Urban Design, and Master Planning. Experience in all of these areas is not a requirement, but experience in more than one is preferred.

The Project Leader is exposed to various work methods which are focused on the following core actions:

• Thinking: content generation of design through various mediums
• Doing: production of drawings, presentations, and general design production tasks
• Interacting: participation and leadership in meetings, project discussions, employee development and studio life

Depending upon a candidates experience and background, they will be recognized as a Project Leader or Senior Project Leader.

How you will do the job:

The Project Leader leads the process of design, coordination and documentation for the design team and its interface with the consultant team. Below are just some of the ways youll do your work.

Design: Work with the Partner-in-Charge and others to formulate and execute the design direction of the project. Organize, budget, and plan for charrettes during the design phases.

Delivery: Manage project delivery process and advance the development by leading the team in several ways. Assist in developing and directly manage the budget, schedule, team, consultants, design, fee and documentation on a daily basis and adhere to the terms of the project contract. Define staffing needs for the work and enters data into Planifi.

Leadership: You are a leader at Snhetta and demonstrate trustworthiness, forthrightness, self-awareness, and humility. Develop a breadth of leadership skills including management, collaboration, design, project execution and team development. Actively develop team members professionally through on-the-job teaching and mentorship. Lead performance conversations and reviews for team members.

Initiative: Prioritize and delegate work according to project needs or Snhetta initiatives. Hold yourself and your team accountable to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met.

About your experience:

• Professional degree in landscape architecture
• At least 7-10 years of professional landscape design experience, with at least 2 years of project and team management
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe CS, MS Office Suite, Slack, Zoom
• Successful experience in a leadership role on large scale, multi-disciplinary projects
• Exceptional design sensibility, talent and rigor
• Experience through all phases of design (concept design through construction administration)
• Experience working with a range of consultants and large project teams, including associate landscape, civil, electrical, traffic and structural engineers.
• Knowledge of grading design, planting design, materials and technical aspects of landscape architecture

All positions at Snhetta, regardless of level or discipline, expect a person to be a good citizen of the firm who contributes to a positive, inclusive organizational culture.Employees are expected to spend at least 3 days per week working in person in the studio. The nature of our creative, collaborative, and physical, tactile work is more successful when it can be done in person in a shared space. We acknowledge the value of maintaining flexibility and providing an opportunity for employees to balance remote work with in-person work.

By joining Snhetta you will become part of a unique, exciting, and high competence environment that enjoys producing excellent work and appreciates a good laugh and having fun together.

We offer:

• A multidisciplinary and innovative work environment
• Lots of fun, discussions, and activities both at work and after office hours
• Great colleagues who care about each other and their work

Our robust benefits package is available to full-time employees and is centered on finding balance, well-being and fulfillment at work and home. Some of the ones were most excited about are:

• Generous Paid Time Off to rest and recharge throughout the year. Over 40 days of PTO (vacation, sick, holidays and professional development). Plus floating holidays to take time thats reflective of ones culture, background, and identity. Our US offices close from Christmas to New Years Day, so everyone in the studio can unplug.
• Growth and career development are fostered through our formal Mentorship Program, support for licensure, an educational stipend, and monthly knowledge-sharing events.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage including a fully funded medical reimbursement program and flexible spending accounts (FSA) to cover additional health expenses.
• Family support benefits including company-paid parental leaves and return-to-work plans. Dependent Care FSAs for school-aged children or elder relatives. New York Paid Family Leave is available to care for loved ones in a time of need.
• 401k plan with matching and a steady vesting schedule. Company-paid life insurance with the option to top up. Annual discretionary bonus at year-end.
• Connect with colleagues through lunch breaks and meet-ups in the kitchen with snacks, coffee or other tasty beverages. Or, take advantage of year-round Half-Day Fridays and plan an outing with others.

The expected salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $130,000 based on relevant work experience for the position.

About our process:

Applications are reviewed by an interdisciplinary team to see if your work, background and materials are in line with our current needs. Human Resources will be in touch if there is an interest in your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, were not able to respond to candidates individually.

Please click "Apply" on the bottom right corner to go to the application form.

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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Work experience placement, Remote work, Work from home, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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