Landscape Architecture Group Manager
Company: HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc
Location: Oakland
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
HELIX Environmental Planning, IncDescription:
HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing,
employee-owned California-based environmental consulting and
planning firm, is seeking a Landscape Architecture Group Manager
for its Northern California offices located in Folsom and
Roseville. Our landscape architecture group works on a range of
high-quality and environmentally-focused design and planning
projects including parks, trails, plazas, streetscapes, habitat
restoration, and commercial developments. HELIX provides landscape
architecture, environmental planning, biological resources,
regulatory compliance, habitat restoration, cultural resources,
acoustical, air quality, and GIS services to both the public and
private sectors.Why work for HELIX? We are an employee-owned firm,
hard-working with a casual and collaborative work environment. Our
employees describe us as Client-focused, Caring, Team-oriented,
Focused on Integrity, and Flexible. In addition to our competitive
benefit package, we have robust, award-winning wellness and
community volunteer programs and much more!The Landscape
Architecture Group Manager will be a member of the HELIX leadership
team, reporting directly to the Regional Manager and with direct
responsibility for growing and managing HELIX's Landscape
Architecture Group. This includes responsibility for business
development, staff recruitment, and financial performance for the
group, working with the firm's senior leadership, other group
managers, technical specialists, and operations staff.
Additionally, the group manager will oversee projects and
participate in design ranging from public outreach meetings,
construction document development, and construction
administration.Our team culture is rooted in collaboration and
communication, so this position is best suited for a candidate with
a positive attitude, strong verbal, graphic, and written
communication skills, and the ability to work with a team. This
individual must have the ability to coordinate effectively with
other project managers, and to prioritize and complete high-quality
work within specified deadlines. Attention to detail, including
strong spelling, proofreading, and organizational skills, is
required. The applicant must be a creative problem solver with
strong analytical skills.General scope of responsibilities for the
Landscape Architecture Group Manager:-- Develop and implement a
business plan to include targeted clients and project pursuits.
Lead landscape architecture business development and marketing
efforts for the Sacramento area and other northern California
counties and support multi-disciplinary marketing/business
development efforts for the company as a whole.-- Prepare
proposals/qualifications submittals as applicable, and manage or
participate in interviews to help your group, our Northern
California offices, and the company win contracts and meet sales
and profit goals.-- Build relationships with key clients. Identify,
target, and develop preferred new clients with significant
opportunities. Play an active role in strengthening key client
relationships. Participate in negotiations and closing of
high-priority contracts.-- Successfully represent HELIX in
communications and meetings with existing/prospective clients and
public agencies in support of project, proposal, and business
development efforts.-- Manage large projects and on-call contracts,
completing high-quality work products on time and within budget, to
HELIX standards and to the satisfaction of our clients.-- Ensure
that all work products prepared by the Landscape Architecture Group
undergo a quality control review prior to client/agency submittal;
sign and stamp landscape plans.-- Enhance and maintain Landscape
Architecture Group work product standards.-- Effectively supervise
direct reports, including assigning work, developing work and
training assignments to further their careers, performing annual
performance reviews.-- Work with Human Resources to address
personnel matters within the group.Please submit a cover letter in
addition to your resume.Work samples will be requested prior to
interviews. Work samples shall be a maximum of fifteen 8.5x11 pages
in PDF format not exceeding 10 Mb and include a minimum of 5
project examples. HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is
committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We
encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender,
race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity,
and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin,
disability, age, genetic information (including family medical
history), political affiliation, military service or veteran
status. These protections extend to all management practices and
decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems,
promotions, training, and career development programs.PM21
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Requirements:
Minimum Requirements for Landscape Architecture Group Manager:--
Licensed Landscape Architect in California.-- Minimum of ten years
of project management experience as the person responsible for
project or task budget, schedule, deliverables, and client
contact.-- Minimum of five years of experience managing a design
team.-- Strong business development experience; existing productive
client relationships in the Sacramento area and other Northern
California counties.-- Competence in preparation of all aspects of
construction documents, including layout, grading, irrigation,
planting, details, specifications, and cost estimates.-- Excellent
communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation
skills.-- Ability to complete projects within time and budget
constraints.-- Strong computer skills including proficiency in
AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.-- Proven experience
in park and recreation, open space, and trail master
plans.Additional qualifications considered a plus-- Knowledge of
ecology, biology, land use planning, environmental engineering, and
related topics-- Fluency in a language other than English--
Licensure in state other than California-- ReScape (Bay Friendly or
River Friendly) qualification-- SITES or LEED credential--
Irrigation auditor certification-- ISA Certified Arborist or ASCA
Registered Consulting Arborist-- Habitat restoration and design
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