New York, USA
Project manager
at Todd Haiman Landscape Design
Todd Haiman Landscape Design is hiring a project manager to join its team in New York.
About us
Todd Haiman Landscape Design (THLD) is a small, collaborative growing firm looking to add another key partner. Our work encompasses a range of residential urban and suburban gardens. The majority of our work is within the confines of New York City designing, administrating, project managing, installing and maintaining terrace gardens in upscale condo/coop buildings and townhouse gardens. A smaller subset of our work is second and third homes outside NYC in the Northeast. We seek to create original, holistic ideas based on academic principles for our clientele. Our goal is to create outdoor spaces that embody a sense of place, offer a functional and sustainable perspective, address the users of the space and their programming needs, all the while providing site-specific and imaginative solutions to the challenges and opportunities of the site. We collaborate with architects, structural and civil engineers, landscape architects, artists, expeditors, fabricators, carpenters and various other contractors to plan and build our gardens.
We invite you to research our website and blog for additional company information and our ethos.
The individual hired for this position will be involved in all aspects of project development and design including: presentation preparation, schematic design, project administration and project management. They will work alongside principle and senior designer in a collaborative studio environment both virtual and flexible. This individual should evoke a strong desire to learn and grow within the field. Some adjectives to describe the ideal candidate would include passionate, adaptable, curious, proactive, resourceful, detailed, honest and smart.
Job responsibilities:
Project management:
- oversee project timelines internally (using Gantt charts and project management software, Monday)
- coordinate contracted professionals: arranging meetings, monitoring fabrication of deliverables and scheduling delivery/installation dates (detail oriented)
- take meticulous meeting notes and index all relevant emails, documents, and design work. Ultimately, creating a legible and organised archive of each project’s development
Design Work:
- collaborate with THLD team to design sustainable outdoor spaces incorporating native plant selections, an informed sense of place and imaginative solutions to clients’ needs
- shepherd landscape design projects through the design, budgeting/planning, installation and maintenance process
- model proposed designs in SketchUp and communicate effective, compelling design presentations to clients
- assist with drawing sets of final designs in AutoCAD
- request RFPs from a range of contracted professionals, including architects, engineers, masons, metalworkers, horticulturists, arborists, irrigation and lighting specialists, etc
Marketing and social media:
- contribute to bi-monthly blog posts
- visually document project developments and share with online communities (storytelling)
- dedicate time to marketing outreach and maintaining SEO ranking of the company website
Necessary skills:
- positive attitude, self-motivated, dependable, hard-working, honest and capable to keep it real
- ability to organise multiple projects and deadlines and work closely with a team
- graphic design and presentation skills
- proficiency in AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Microsoft Word and Excel and Apple Keynote, Pages and Numbers
- project management/project coordination experience
- strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
- excellent written communication and organisational skills
- attention to detail
- effective time management skills
- high standard of workmanship and presentation
Education/experience:
- one to three years of professional experience
- degree in landscape design, landscape architecture or architecture (BLA or MLA) preferred, though we will also give consideration to suitable candidates with relevant experience and training
We are open-minded and acknowledge that talented individuals can bring a unique and divergent set of skills to a position and master it.
Compensation
Pay is commensurate with experience and knowledge.
To apply
We are seeking a creative and talented entry-level project manager in landscape design for immediate employment. Please submit your application via the apply for job button below including the following: your cover letter, resume and portfolio in PDF format (2 MB maximum size, please). Portfolios should demonstrate an ability to effectively convey information and ideas in a presentation format. Your cover letter should demonstrate an ability to express information in writing in a clear and concise manner. In your cover letter/resume, please provide a brief overview of prior work, any relevant life history, goals and salary requirements.
No telephone calls please. Due to the high response volume, we can only respond to those candidates we wish to interview. Please note mandated vaccines are a condition of employment.
www.toddhaimanlandscapedesign.com