LJA · 2 days ago
Associate Project Manager - PLA
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLJA is an employee-owned company that offers a collaborative environment for professional growth. The Associate Project Manager will manage small to medium projects, ensuring high-quality design and communication with clients and team members while leveraging internal departments and new technologies.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Manage small-medium projects while meeting the needs of the Project Manager as a team member on larger projects at all phases
Maintain project design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure high-quality required for clients’ needs in decision-making and marketing. Work with the Studio Lead and Project Principals to ensure the projects deliver upon client needs, budgets, and capacities
Understand workloads needed to meet projects timelines and work with Senior Leadership on scheduling
Develop working knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials
Lead and assist project Landscape Designers and staff to produce graphics and construction documents based on project needs and requirements
Responsible for keeping project information well-coordinated between project team members
Promptly and regularly communicate with clients, other consultants, and team members to both successfully deliver high-quality, built projects and to develop long-term relationships
Continue development of skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability
Actively work with senior staff to implement new and improve existing techniques, tools, and processes in both the delivery and administration of projects
Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain libraries of specific CAD details and templates to elevate the standard of documentation and enable future BIM transition
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields)
PLA licensure a plus
3-6 years of professional experience
Capable of independent work and managing small to medium projects
Ability to consistently perform in a fast-paced environment
Strong Site and Planting Design Skills
Strong foundation in Graphic Communication
Strong presentation skills
Proficient in/familiar with commonly used software such as: AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch-up, Lumion, Revit, Landmark, Rhino, Microsoft Office
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
Company
LJA
Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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