Project Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Keith Willig Landscape Architecture (KWLA) is growing its design practice and is seeking a qualified Project Manager to join the team! KWLA is a small but busy studio with potential for new members to expand and deepen their experience. We are a close, small-knit group that prides itself on stellar office culture and creating new opportunities for coworkers.
Job Description and Responsibilities:
KWLA designs sustainable, modern residential landscapes throughout the bay area. As a Project Manager in our office, you will participate in the design process, from conceptual design through construction observation. You will gain exposure to our day-to-day operations by performing the following:
- Manage custom residential projects; collaborate with project team on design
- Act as lead on project communications with clients, city offices, contractors, and consultants
- Quality assurance for project deliverables
- Establish schedules and manages deadline for internal team
- Mentor junior team members
The Qualified Candidate Will:
- Have experience in all aspects of design and construction documentation; solving issues creatively and comprehensively
- Be proficient in AutoCAD and/or Vector Works, Adobe, Microsoft, Excel
- Be WELO experienced
- Have California native plant knowledge
- Oversee multiple, concurrent projects, managing scope of work, schedule, and budgets effectively
- Possess an aptitude for independent and autonomous work, but also mesh well with team members
- Be comfortable with and enjoy client interaction
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
Applicants will have at least five years of work experience and either a Master's of Landscape Architecture or a five-year Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Environmental Design. KWLA provides a generous employee benefits program including an outstanding PTO policy, medical insurance allowance, and 401k.
How to Apply:
To be considered for the Project Manager position, please compile the following and send in a PDF attachment to info@keithwilliglandscape.com:
- Resume
- Portfolio of design work (at least three samples)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Compensation package:
- Yearly pay
Experience level:
- 5 years
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Menlo Park, CA 94025: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Project Manager roles across Keith Willig Landscape Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £90,000 - £100,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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