Cline Design Associates, PA
Landscape Architect | Sr. PM
Cline Design Associates, PA, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Cline Design was founded in 1989 in Raleigh, N.C. and has evolved the past 30+ years to over 100 employees, two offices – with a second in Charlotte, N.C. – and studios servicing architecture, interior design, FF&E procurement, landscape architecture, land planning and urban design, and branding. As experts at designing the experience of living well, Cline Design is committed to improving lives and transforming communities by imagining places that bring people together. From multi-family and mixed-use to adaptive re-use and workplaces, our interdisciplinary design approach balances the goals of the developer with the needs of the end-user, while our deep knowledge of each local community ensures our designs reflect the essence of the neighborhood and respect the unique characteristics of the site. At Cline Design, you’ll find that we’re just as committed to fostering a thriving team culture as we are to building strong client relationships. Through the power of design, we aim to excite, inspire, and engage our colleagues, our clients, our communities, and the users of our spaces, to work and live well.
We are looking for a talented Landscape Architect | Sr. Project Manager for our Raleigh office. Below are the responsibilities for this role:
Design
Responsible for quality designs, generating new concepts and ideas, and translating concepts into design solutions on a variety of project types
Ability to utilize hand sketching and digital tools to quickly vision a variety of concepts during team meetings, client meetings, charrettes, etc.
Ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement design on projects of varying scale and complexity
Approaches design from a storytelling perspective
Management
Assist the Planning Director and Team Leader in overseeing active landscape architecture projects within the Raleigh office
Partner with discipline leads to lead and supervise the project team while delegating assignments
Manage project budget and schedule to achieve overall project goals
Prepare and participate in interviews and negotiate fees with prospective clients
Coordinate with Marketing to prepare qualification packages and proposals including scope, fee, and defined
Conduct site visits and complete field reports and site analyses
Identify ways to advance design, production, client service, communication, etc., to continuously improve how well both the Studio and the Firm function
Work with the Accounting Department to ensure accounts are accurate, Accountsivable are collected, and profitability is obtained
Attend weekly Studio meeting
Assist in the recruitment, staffing, and mentoring of personnel within the Studio
Mentor staff and support the Project Designers
Communicate and work closely with the Charlotte office to share opportunities and support each other’s efforts
Business Development
Assist in leading the Studio’s business development
Assist the Planning Director with actively marketing Cline to new and existing clients
Establish and maintain positive relationships with city and county jurisdictions
Identify potential teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, and other industry professionals
Become involved in trade organizations, associations, and other committees outside the office
Keep current on industry trends, Planning Department initiatives, and development restrictions to maintain and advance the goals of the company
Qualifications
BLA or MLA
Licensed Landscape Architect registered in the State of North Carolina, or CLARB certified with the ability to attain reciprocity licensure in other states as required
A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience
Experience in Parks & Recreation and Multifamily Development
Effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills
High-level skills in site planning, planting design, layout, and construction detailing
Understanding of and ability to apply current, sustainable site concepts
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all work
Must have the ability to interact positively with others, to solve problems, and to constructively communicate those solutions
Experience with managing and maintaining positive client relationships
Hand sketching ability
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantage Point a plus
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
Benefits We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, supplementary insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 401k with company contribution. In addition, PTO, professional development/continuing education allowance, annual bonuses, and other perks are provided.
Cline Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participant in the Federal E-Verify program.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Cline Design does not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a talented Landscape Architect | Sr. Project Manager for our Raleigh office. Below are the responsibilities for this role:
Design
Responsible for quality designs, generating new concepts and ideas, and translating concepts into design solutions on a variety of project types
Ability to utilize hand sketching and digital tools to quickly vision a variety of concepts during team meetings, client meetings, charrettes, etc.
Ability to conceptualize, develop, and implement design on projects of varying scale and complexity
Approaches design from a storytelling perspective
Management
Assist the Planning Director and Team Leader in overseeing active landscape architecture projects within the Raleigh office
Partner with discipline leads to lead and supervise the project team while delegating assignments
Manage project budget and schedule to achieve overall project goals
Prepare and participate in interviews and negotiate fees with prospective clients
Coordinate with Marketing to prepare qualification packages and proposals including scope, fee, and defined
Conduct site visits and complete field reports and site analyses
Identify ways to advance design, production, client service, communication, etc., to continuously improve how well both the Studio and the Firm function
Work with the Accounting Department to ensure accounts are accurate, Accountsivable are collected, and profitability is obtained
Attend weekly Studio meeting
Assist in the recruitment, staffing, and mentoring of personnel within the Studio
Mentor staff and support the Project Designers
Communicate and work closely with the Charlotte office to share opportunities and support each other’s efforts
Business Development
Assist in leading the Studio’s business development
Assist the Planning Director with actively marketing Cline to new and existing clients
Establish and maintain positive relationships with city and county jurisdictions
Identify potential teaming opportunities with architects, engineers, and other industry professionals
Become involved in trade organizations, associations, and other committees outside the office
Keep current on industry trends, Planning Department initiatives, and development restrictions to maintain and advance the goals of the company
Qualifications
BLA or MLA
Licensed Landscape Architect registered in the State of North Carolina, or CLARB certified with the ability to attain reciprocity licensure in other states as required
A minimum of ten (10) years of related experience
Experience in Parks & Recreation and Multifamily Development
Effective verbal and written communication skills Excellent organization and time management skills
High-level skills in site planning, planting design, layout, and construction detailing
Understanding of and ability to apply current, sustainable site concepts
Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all work
Must have the ability to interact positively with others, to solve problems, and to constructively communicate those solutions
Experience with managing and maintaining positive client relationships
Hand sketching ability
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Knowledge of Deltek Vision or Deltek Vantage Point a plus
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Lumion, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.
Benefits We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, supplementary insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 401k with company contribution. In addition, PTO, professional development/continuing education allowance, annual bonuses, and other perks are provided.
Cline Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participant in the Federal E-Verify program.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Cline Design does not sponsor applicants for employment-based visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr