Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Job Summary

Langan is seeking a Project Landscape Architect / Manager to join its collaborative team in Pittsburgh, PA. This individual will serve a key function in leading and providing the planning, designing, and permitting of landscape architecture, land development, and planning projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a diverse portfolio of waterfront design, urban revitalization and streetscape, smart growth planning, community design, retail and commercial site planning, healthcare and university campus design, rooftop gardens, green infrastructure, and brownfield redevelopment assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist discipline leadership with the planning, design and permitting of landscape architecture, civil engineering, land development and planning projects;
• Coordinate and work with staff to prepare site work cost estimates, zoning analyses and determine the feasibility of projects based on the analysis of collected data;
• Write and review draft reports, including feasibility studies, proposals, and technical specifications;
• Plan, schedule and develop task and project budgets. Prepare progress reports and draft change orders;
• Perform and manage multiple projects and tasks within specific budgets, schedules, and deadlines. Monitor budgets, schedules, and project timelines. Minimize write-offs by keeping projects on budget;
• Provide direct oversight and management of staff and senior staff for specific project assignments;
• Coach, train and motivate staff;
• Participate in the identification and pursuit of new clients, prepare proposals, develop additional work within an existing project, and attend business development meetings with new and existing clients;
• Remain current on landscape architecture practices, guidelines, regulations, and best management practices and attend internal training to expand knowledge and skills; and
• Perform other duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture;
• 8+ years prior related experience;
• Landscape Architecture license in good standing;
• Passion for design excellence and the challenges of creating inspiring places in urban environments;
• Possess creative and exceptional technical skills in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, Illustrator and 3D Modeling;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
• Possess reliable transportation to access job sites and a valid driver’s license in good standing; and
• Position requires work Monday through Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

Please provide portfolio of work samples with application.