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Project Management Assistant -Landscape Construction Management

Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2025

Project Assistant, Siteworks (Landscape Construction Management) - Chicago


2-5 years' experience required


We’re looking for a motivated, curious and skilled individual with experience in landscape construction and management observation and project management to join our Construction Administration team and assist on our Midwest based projects. As a landscape construction project assistant, you will assist project managers with conducting material and vendor research, perform AutoCAD drawing edits, plant material procurement and tagging, contractor correspondence, project coordination, and project scope takeoffs. A successful candidate will be highly organized, have a knack for record keeping and thrive in a team setting.


If you are interested in this position we encourage you to e-mail us your resume and portfolio to Meg Graham, Director of HR: mgraham@hoerrschaudt.com


Ideal Candidate

  • An excellent communicator with strong organizational skills
  • Ideally 5 years of landscape construction or project management experience, but open to recent college graduates with experience
  • An individual with a great teamwork attitude and excited to work in a collaborative environment


Skills and Requirements

  • Highly proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Sketch-up and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent organizational and task management skills, including the ability to change tasks quickly
  • Excellent attitude and ability to work well within a team
  • Expert in creative problem-solving


Some travel is required during weekdays only.

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package 
  • Please see a list of our benefits on our careers page 
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth. 
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment. 
  • Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies in landscape design. 


Additional Information:

  • Work Environment: Monday through Friday 8:30-5:30 with an hour for lunch/breaks.
  • Benefits: Health benefits, paid time off, 401(k), to/from office commute paid, or parking provided, and opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and expanding company.
  • Salary: Range is $62,000-80,000; the offer will be based on experience, skills and background in similar positions.


Physical requirements of the role:

·            Lifting, Carrying and Moving: Frequent lifting, carrying and moving up to 20 lbs. or more of plant and landscape-related materials (paint, stakes, tools, lasers, samples etc.) onsite or to/from the site and in the office. Specifically, during layouts, occasional lifting, carrying and moving can be large parts of the workday.

·             Mobility: Frequent visits to jobsites require being outdoors for extended periods from time-to-time in variable site conditions, and this position will require walking, hiking, kneeling and standing for extended periods of time during the day on varied terrain: dirt, rocks, concrete, grass, wet and dry surfaces, finished and unfinished landscapes and varied ground conditions.

·              Working conditions: Our clients’ projects are across the USA, and therefore this position requires the ability to work outdoors frequently at jobsites in all weather conditions and throughout all seasons: sun, rain, ice, snow, etc., depending on location.

  • ·               Protective Gear:  Requirement to wear clothing for the expected site and weather conditions, including protective clothing and hard-toed boots/shoes (where dictated)

Salary : $62,000 - $80,000

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