Location: San Francisco, CA, Hybrid

Job Title: Landscape Architect | Project Manager

Position Status: Full-Time

Salary Range: $100K-$140K + bonus incentives 

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Capable of autonomous implementation of the following:

  • Managing others in the creation of permit sets, outline specifications, schedules, and details
  • Identification, interview, and selection of potential consultants and installers 
  • Firm grasp of hard and softscape materials properties and the ability to independently draw details 
  • Flexibility to toggle between differing scales of jobs and tasks, and keep junior staff productive
  • Establish project schedules and deadlines
  • Lead meetings, set agenda topics, and identify stakeholders 
  • Regular direct communication with clients
  • Host presentation meetings with clients
  • Collaboration in design process and ability to make decisions within a team
  • Sourcing, purchasing, receiving, and quality check of FF&E
  • Periodic updates to Principal in charge as needed
  • Ability to navigate the California Building Code and local municipality zoning ordinances
  • Navigate drawings/submittals through permit offices as projects required
  • Documented history of Construction Administration
  • Experience in proposal procurement, include bringing a contractor on board, participating in walk throughs with potential contractors, collecting bids, reviewing bids with the client, and engaging the chosen contractor

SECONDARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • One time task of introducing and implementing office operational procedures within the first year including the following:
  • Set up new project graphic standard templates
  • Design necessary Landscape Architecture specific symbols, schedules, and legends
  • Establish hardscape, softscape, and irrigation typical detail library
  • Create California Natives plants list and standard specifications including applicable climate zones, watering needs, soil needs, and exposure needs.
  • Identify long term HR and Operational goals and needs
  • Develop proposal template for Landscape Architectural projects 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES – REQUIRED

  • Minimum of 7 years of work in a Landscape Architecture office
  • Landscape Architecture license required.
  • Robust knowledge of California native species – focusing on pollinators, and habitat creation/preservation
  • Proficiency in the production and oversight of Construction Documentation
  • Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suites, and G Suite
  • Expected mastery in hand drawing and graphic communications
  • Open minded and curiosity focused
  • Demonstrates professional and clear communication skills – both written and verbal, to a diverse audience
  • Excellence in time management and prioritization of assigned and assigning tasks
  • Strong sense of self motivation and attention to detail
  • Desire to work in an open and collaborative environment
  • Availability to travel as necessary
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position. 

BENEFITS

  • 100% Company-Paid: Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Annual year end discretionary bonus based on health of the company
  • PTO: 15 days per year
  • Paid Holidays: 9 paid holidays + 2 additional floating holidays
  • 401(k) with 4% employer match
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Commuter Benefit
  • Cell Phone: $100/month cell phone reimbursement 

If you meet these qualifications and are motivated to contribute in a team environment, please send cover letter, resume, and work samples to hiring@siolstudios.com. Emails only, please. We value attention to detail and thoroughness; those who follow said protocol for application will be considered first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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