C2 Collaborative is an award-winning Landscape Architectural firm that thrives on pushing the envelope in landscape design, urban development, and land planning. With projects spanning the globe, we're at the forefront of innovation.

As a Project Manager at our firm, you will play a key role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of assigned projects. Drawing on your expertise, you will provide seamless coordination, leadership, and strategic oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle. With a focus on professional growth, you will build the skills necessary to manage multiple projects simultaneously while leading and mentoring Landscape Designers and Job Captains to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Coordination: Take charge of overall project coordination, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration among team members, clients, and consultants.

2. Resource Management: Successfully manage and allocate resources to achieve project goals efficiently and within budgetary constraints.

3. Motivate and Lead: Inspire and motivate team members, fostering a positive work environment that promotes creativity and productivity.

4. Technical Expertise: Exhibit strong computer skills and a complete understanding of the entire Construction Document Package, including schematic and preliminary drawings, proposal writing, project design development, construction documents, client presentation, and construction observation.

5. Multitasking: Skillfully manage multiple projects, typically overseeing three or more simultaneously, while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

6. Creative Contribution: Contribute innovative and imaginative ideas to enhance project design, upholding a commitment to excellence and uniqueness in all aspects of each assignment.

7. Timely Delivery: Ensure project milestones, due dates, and progress schedules are met, overseeing quality control and timely delivery of project deliverables.

8. Consultant Coordination: Effectively coordinate with external consultants to optimize project outcomes and meet client expectations.

9. Team Leadership: Delegate tasks and responsibilities to the design team, while providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development.

10. Financial Oversight: Be responsible for project billing and design budget tracking, maintaining financial transparency and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, graphic design, architecture, or a related field.
• Expertise with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, and Microsoft Office.
• 5-8 years of project management experience in landscape architecture or related industry.
• Proven track record in managing projects from concept through construction.
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and mentor project teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with landscape architecture design principles and construction documentation.
• Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and resources effectively.
• Client relationship management experience, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Compensation

The expected hiring range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, role alignment, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes medical, dental, life insurance, long‐term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and both a Traditional and Roth 401(k) account. We also provide a generous vacation plan, sick time, paid holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Overtime pay
• Profit sharing

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• AutoCAD: 5 years (Required)
• Adobe Creative Suite: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• San Clemente, CA (Required)

Work Location: In person