Landscape Architect Manager jobs in Milwaukee, WI

Landmark Landscapes of Sheboygan Falls, WI is seeking an experienced and focused Landscape Architect Account Manager to join our current team of six. Our award-winning team offers an extensive range of landscape services for commercial and residential clients. Our organizational ethos of “Art through Ecology for more Vibrant Communities” strives to create dynamic outdoor spaces that achieve timeless appeal and are tailored to our clients’ goals and the communities we serve. 

Candidates should be passionate about the built environment, self-motivated, love design at all levels, and comfortable working in a collaborative environment. As a Landscape Architect Account Manager, you will successfully manage all phases of the work including the production of high-quality designs, presentations, and documentation, which includes proposal creation. 

Essential Roles and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: 

Account/Project Management

• Collaborate with principals or other account managers on a variety of project types and scales. 
• Manage landscape architecture/design projects including planning, site layout, landscape design documents, and proposals. 
• Collaborate with account management and the operations teams on complex projects of all scales. 
• Maintain and develop client relationships. 
• Act as an advocate and mentor for design staff. 
• Collaborate with ownership and account managers to coordinate concept visioning and review design documents and specifications for quality assurance. 
• Prepare construction cost estimates and proposals. 
• Prepare responses to RFP’s. 
• Interview for prospective work. 
• Attend weekly meetings to coordinate projects, work plans, and team-focused initiatives. 
• Review project budgets and monthly reports. 
• Act as a design resource for projects and department standards. 
• Engage in training and professional development opportunities.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: 

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited program.
• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is preferred. 
• Professional registration as a Wisconsin Licensed Landscape Architect or ability to obtain reciprocity quickly. 
• Team player with excellent design, graphic, communication, and presentation skills. 
• Well-organized and detail-oriented. 
• Experience in producing high-quality concept presentations and documentation sets. 
• Experience in project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage project schedules and budgets. 
• Experience in construction administration and specifications. 
• Experience in business development and client development. 
• Experience with both in-office and remote project management. 
• Knowledge of design software including Dynascape (AutoCAD, Sketchup and 3D modeling programs.) 
• Understanding of Microsoft Suite Applications (or Google equivalents), PDF, and landscape management software Aspire

Additional Information 

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

We are looking for high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace in a sometimes pressurized environment. Candidates must share a commitment to our company’s Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.