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Landscape Architecture Project Manager (PLA)

Halff Associates

Houston, TX

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Best Practices, Bidding, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Construction, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Detail Oriented, Employee Assistance Plan, Feasibility Analysis, Land Development, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Project Development, Project Lifecycle, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Recreation, Request for Proposals (RFP), Resource Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Transportation Planning, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today
Description
Landscape Architecture Project Manager (PLA), Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX

Halff is seeking a Landscape Architecture Project Manager in the Houston, TX or The Woodlands, TX office. The ideal candidate would have their Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) registration and bring at least 8 years of experience working on the following project types: park, recreation and trail planning and design; urban park, plaza, streetscape and transportation enhancements; land development; and support for large scale planning projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment to help clients plan, design and implement projects. This position offers an excellent professional development opportunity for someone looking to grow with Halff, with potential for not only business and personal growth, but ownership in the firm.

What you will do:
  • Manage projects from planning through delivery, collaborating with project members, multi-practice teams, subconsultants and other stakeholders to make sure deliverables, requirements, schedules, costs and meeting plans are communicated.
  • Work with design teams and consultants through all design stages from concept through construction.
  • Lead teams to complete projects while meeting deadlines and budget requirements.
  • Produce CD sets including hardscape, planting, construction details and preparation of specifications and bidding packages.
  • Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of landscape architects, planners and others, to provide management on a wide variety of public and private landscape architectural projects.
  • Assist in development and management of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
  • Support in preparation of proposals and RFQs.
  • Manage quality assurance and control analysis to ensure projects meet or exceed client expectations and Halff requirements and comply with recognized standards and codes of practice.
  • Apply technical expertise appropriately by understanding project specific standards, criteria, deliverables and best practices.
  • Monitor project budgets, allocate resources effectively, and identify opportunities to optimize project efficiency and profitability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to landscape designers, landscape architects, and technical staff, fostering a culture of trust and collaboration within project team.

What you will need:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited university
  • Texas registration as a Professional Landscape Architect
  • At least 8 years of experience in Landscape Architecture
  • Ability to travel periodically primarily in state to support project needs
  • Experience with construction methodologies and implementation
  • Well organized, detail oriented and highly motivated
  • Be able to anticipate the needs of clients and projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Have excellent design skills
  • Be proficient with computer applications including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office

Interested candidates who meet or exceed the above qualifications are invited to submit a letter of interest, resume, and project portfolio that demonstrates their abilities. If collaborative work is shown, credit team members and note your role where applicable.

The Halff Landscape Architecture Advantage
  • Our team gets involved early in the process to develop a plan that seamlessly integrates built elements with the natural environment.
  • We understand that a successful design should be driven by how the entity, whether a park, trail or other public area, will be used.
  • Halff's projects and employees are consistently recognized for their excellence.

Learn more about Halff's Landscape Architecture services, check out some of our projects, and meet our team

Halff's Landscape Architecture Services
  • Active Transportation Planning
  • Streetscapes and Gateways
  • Regional Transportation Management Center (RTMC) Design
  • Neighborhood and Community Parks Planning and Design
  • Nature Parks and Greenways
  • Sport Facilities and Feasibility Studies
  • Master Planned Communities
  • Land and Site Planning
  • Urban Design and Placemaking
  • Low Impact Development / Green Infrastructure

Company Overview:
Halff is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm planned, designed, engineered, constructed - and purposed - for people. Since 1950, we've been creating smart solutions that improve lives and communities by turning ideas into reality.

Halff was founded on a core tenet: Focus on people, treat them well, and success will follow. It's no wonder, then, that our employees and the culture they create result in our firm consistently being named a Top Workplace in America.

Our industry-leading professionals collaborate to meet tough challenges in creative ways. You can view Halff's full complement of services here

Halff has more than 30 offices in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona and Georgia. For a full list of our locations, click here

We offer excellent benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Medical, dental, prescription and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO) and 8 company paid holidays (and Veteran's Day for our veterans)
  • Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 529 College Savings Plan
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Click here for a more comprehensive list of Halff's benefits


Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Halff is a drug-free workplace. This offer of employment is contingent upon the receipt of a clear drug screen and background check prior to your first day of employment. This position may be subject to random drug testing pursuant to federal regulations.

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Qualifications
Education Bachelors (required)
Experience 8 years: Landscape Architecture experience with the following project types: parks, recreation and trail planning and design; urban parks, plazas, streetscapes and transportation enhancements; land development; and support for large scale planning projects (required)
Licenses & Certifications Prof Landscape Architect (required)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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