KW Landscape Architects (KW) is seeking a progressive, experienced, and enthusiastic Project Executive. This role involves high-level project management, client relations, and team coordination. The Project Executive plays a crucial role in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the highest quality standards, while also fostering client satisfaction and long-term relationships. This position requires a combination of strong project management skills, client communication abilities, and a deep understanding of landscape architecture principles to guide and support the team in achieving exceptional results.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Efficiently plan, staff, and coordinate project(s) from start to finish
Anticipate project conflicts and work to resolve
Monitor project deliverables to ensure on-time delivery by team members
Monitor project budgets and billing milestones, minimizing out of scope work or overruns
Meet with clients to discuss project status, concerns, and future work
Possess a thorough understanding of the monthly billing process
Generate weekly work plans for staff
Review work of Tier 1 staff and provide QA/QC for their tasks
Approve team member time sheets
Redline drawings
Write proposals
Assist with project maintenance and scheduling in Ajera
Assist with recruiting and interview potential candidates
Conduct employee performance reviews
Lead weekly hotlist meetings
Cultivate client relationships through business development efforts
Mentor and train Tier 1 staff
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications (knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited college
6+ years of related experience, preferably in the Master Planned Community sector
Ability to learn and use company-preferred software used for drawing, project planning, office communications, etc.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and professional behavior in/out of the office
Ability to critically analyze situations, solve problems, and formulate ideas
Actively participate in AEC organizations outside of the office
Strong ability to communicate effectively with teammates, leaders, clients, vendors, and contractors
Ability to network and promote the company
Possess a positive attitude
Ability to take ownership of projects and responsibility for other team members
Proactively provide project status updates to senior staff prior to completion
Ability to delegate tasks to others
About Kw Landscape Architects
At KW, our culture is what makes us unique. Our teams are a collective of likeminded individuals with a passion to design exceptional outdoor environments, exemplifying form and function. KW projects are buzzworthy! Our work has been featured in publications such as CNN, Houston Chronicle, The Today Show, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and more. The team that makes these famous projects happen is made up of designers with passion, construction managers with grit, and dedicated marketing and administrative professionals with a get-it-done attitude. Our offices are fast-paced, collaborative, and fun with a healthy work ethic. Search our website to learn more about our story, our team, and our work!
SALARY & PERKS
KW offers a competitive salary commensurate with background and experience. We enjoy 1/2-day Fridays, an endless supply of coffee and office snacks, and flexible office hours. Our competitive benefits package includes PTO, a yearly holiday office closure, a 401K plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), a monthly wellness stipend, and support for your professional growth and involvement in AEC and/or HR-specific organizations. Professional development is a cornerstone of our firm, and we want you to continue to grow in your field and career.
Company Description
At KW Landscape Architects, together is a word that drives us. While we are trained designers, placemakers, and all the things you expect from a landscape architecture firm, we thrive from our authentic and trusting relationships with our clients and teams.
We believe that trusting relationships provide the foundation to build the exceptional. These relationships allow us to stretch what is possible, finding balance in the tension of innovation and reality. It invites our project teams to ask –how can we authentically connect people with their environment? How can we stretch to create exceptional spaces each and every time?
At KW Landscape Architects, together is a word that drives us. While we are trained designers, placemakers, and all the things you expect from a landscape architecture firm, we thrive from our authentic and trusting relationships with our clients and teams. We believe that trusting relationships provide the foundation to build the exceptional. These relationships allow us to stretch what is possible, finding balance in the tension of innovation and reality. It invites our project teams to ask –how can we authentically connect people with their environment? How can we stretch to create exceptional spaces each and every time?
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries
Architecture and Planning
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