Landscape Architect Manager jobs in Portland, ME

Knickerbocker Group is seeking an experienced, hard-working individual to join our team as a full-time Landscape Project Manager.  The Project Manager is responsible for the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of day-to-day project tasks to construct the project on time, within budget and according to KG standards.  They frequently interact with other project team members, subcontractors, vendors, and clients and are responsible for ensuring that services are being delivered to the highest level to ensure client satisfaction.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include:

Pre-Construction Assistance

Assist with the following as needed:

• Assemble the appropriate construction team.
• Participate in design team meetings to ensure that the construction project can be completed as designed and within budget.
• Work with the design and construction teams to accumulate, audit and correlate information from all possible sources to calculate material and equipment needs and produce projected cost reports, revenue projections, schedules, and budget reports required for the project.
• Solicit, receive, evaluate, and negotiate vendor and subcontractor bids for your assigned projects.
• Draft construction contracts.
• Participate in the preparation of bid packages, particularly as they develop during the design phase, to ensure proper interfacing with other packages.
• Obtain local construction permits and ensure that subcontractors obtain their permits.

Project Documentation, Coordination and Communication

• Create and monitor the project schedule.
• Prepare for, attend, and document project team and client meetings.
• Manage vendor and subcontractor relationships. Communicate with vendors on quality and scheduling issues.
• Collaborate with KG departments, vendors, and subcontractors in a professional and timely manner, assuring positive teamwork and proper public relations.
• Manage client relationships. Respond to client requests and questions in an accurate and timely manner.

Budget, Contract, Permitting and Safety

• Develop project budget and adjust as needed.
• Maintain complete knowledge of the general contract and subcontract documents and budgets.
• Maintain complete knowledge of the job estimate and ensure that all drawings and specifications are in synch with the estimate.
• Review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Review monthly estimates of work completed and material invoices.
• Visit job site(s) to evaluate progress, conditions, costs, exposures, claims, and recoveries.
• Schedule, expedite, examine, coordinate, and obtain approval for shop drawings, samples, material lists, etc. for materials and equipment furnished by KG and Subcontractors. Ensure that materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet the construction schedule, and work with the Site Manager to expedite delivery.
• Assure all safety requirements are met.

Supervisory Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct the work of the landscape team to ensure that tasks are done properly and on time.
• Monitor performance of work to assure excellent quality control and make certain that work conforms with all plans, specifications, and KG standards. Identify and communicate any deficient work to the appropriate parties.
• Act as the first point of contact for landscape team problems and concerns related to their assigned projects.
• May be asked to suggest goals and professional development opportunities to the Practice Leader for annual employee performance reviews.

The ideal candidate should:

• have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• have strong organizational and time management skills.
• be able to prioritize & multi-task in an ever-changing environment with an upbeat attitude.
• be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding company and client information.
• be self-motivated; work well under pressure; be able to work with minimal instruction for routine tasks.
• be able to think quickly on your feet, anticipate needs and be resourceful and proactive in resolving issues.
• be flexible and able to work with people from all levels of the organization.

Required education, experience, and technical knowledge:

• Minimum of 3 years of construction project management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required; experience with Microsoft Project.
• Competent in reading and interpreting construction drawings/ sketches/ shop drawings/ specifications/ product data
• Valid driver’s license
• Construction safety training – OSHA 10 hour

Knickerbocker Group is proud to offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance with employee premiums paid by the Company.
• Health savings account (HSA) eligible plan option.
• 401K employer sponsored retirement plan options, with 3% employer contribution.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, at no expense, with the option to enroll in supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Generous Parental Leave policy.
• Generous Continuing Education and Professional Licensing Reimbursement policy.
• Employer sponsored pet insurance.
• Workplace flexibility.

CULTURE

As a 100% employee-owned company, we strive for balance. We value spending time with our families, being active in our communities, and celebrating all Maine has to offer. Knickerbocker Group has repeatedly been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine and as both Best Architect and Best Builder in Maine by Down East magazine. We like to work hard and play hard too. If you’re excited to join a team of amazing people who work together on top-tier residential and commercial projects, you’ve come to the right place!

ABOUT KNICKERBOCKER GROUP

Knickerbocker Group is an employee-owned (ESOP), award-winning design-build firm offering architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, construction management, property management services, and real estate and land use planning for custom homes and commercial spaces throughout Maine. With offices in Boothbay, Portland, and soon to be Brunswick, we are a group of inspired collaborators committed to craft and creativity, from design to implementation in the field. Our work is renowned for its rooted-in-Maine quality and recognized nationally. Our employee-owners are fueled by continuous learning, interdisciplinary brainstorming (e.g., designer mason carpenter), and passion for fine-tuning the design-build process. With 45 years of experience, we seamlessly provide the highest level of product and service to our clients. We offer workplace flexibility while also maintaining a fun, dynamic environment where team members are enabled to listen, share, detail, innovate, and create impactful work.

Knickerbocker Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.