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Project Coordinator - Landscape Design Studio

SHM Architects
Dallas, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Job Title : Project Coordinator - Landscape Design Studio

Accountable To : Studio Manager

FLSA Classification : Regular Full Time Exempt (Salary)

Who We Are

SHM Architects, PLLC is a Dallas-based design firm offering architecture, interior, and landscape design services with extensive experience in master planning, single-family residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare architecture. A review of our portfolio will show no singular "style," reflecting our design philosophy that unites the client's programmatic requirements, budget, and a healthy respect for the site. We are ordinary people that are extraordinarily good at our work. Through the collaborative process and strong working relationships, we believe our portfolio reflects a more thoughtful and engaging work than that achieved by a single individual. For more information, please visit our website at http : / / www.shmarchitects.com

What We Believe

Our passion is enriching lives by enhancing the beauty of our environment. We believe creating beautiful designs with purpose requires two things : passion and time. Our clients understand that, while our process may be uncompromising, it results in personalized, luxurious designs that are never flashy, and are always aspirational.

SHM Core Values :

  • Embraces Imperfect Beauty
  • Engaged to Make a Difference
  • Displays Humility and Compassion
  • Individually Driven
  • Honest and Truthful

Are You a Fit?

Are you individually driven and engaged to make a difference at work and in the community? Would others describe you as a lifelong learner dedicated to taking a relaxed approach to finding new ways of solving complex design problems? Does the idea of crafting projects that last for generations excite you? Are you comfortable embracing imperfect beauty?

If you answered yes, then read on!

A Day in the Office Looks Like This :

The Project Coordinator in the Landscape Design Studio is skilled in the development of multiple landscape design projects from the schematic design phase through completion of construction administration. The incumbent will possess a diverse knowledge of landscape architectural principles and practices to help advance a variety of different projects in the firm.

  • Provides full support from the schematic design phase through construction documents on projects of various sizes or in specific areas of medium to large projects
  • Independently applies advanced landscape architectural concepts and designs
  • Responsible for specific technical design aspects of an assigned major project, including investigation, evaluation, and recommendation of design solutions that best meet the clients' needs
  • Assists with client and project coordination and presentation materials
  • Attends client meetings and prepares meeting notes with the opportunity to lead meetings
  • May provide technical guidance to less experienced team members
  • Knowledgeably and inventively engage design issues including :
  • Concept development and site utilization
  • The critical relationship and reciprocity of interior and exterior spaces
  • Landscape aesthetics with special focus on materiality, tectonics, and the productive stylistic association with the architecture
  • Site grading and drainage design and documentation
  • Planting design and plant material specifications
  • Pool / spa design
  • Decorative water feature design
  • Decorative landscape lighting design
  • Irrigation system diagramming and detailing
  • Stormwater management as it applies to various local codes and ordinances
  • Do You Have the Skills and Experience? Here's What We're Looking For :

  • Can think creatively - big thinker
  • Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
  • Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
  • Capable of maintaining focus in an open office environment
  • Strong customer service skills for interface with clients, vendors, and contractors
  • Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills
  • And Here's Our End of the Bargain :

  • Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
  • Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
  • 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
  • Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, Legal Shield / ID Shield, and accident and critical illness insurance
  • Annual healthy living benefit
  • Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
  • HSA quarterly employer contributions
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
  • Personalized PTO
  • Five (5) paid holidays plus a winter break typically 12 / 24 through 1 / 1
  • Paid parental leave for new parents (birth, adoption, placement / maternal and paternal) to support work / life balance and family bonding
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Paid covered parking for all employees
  • Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring / Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on!
  • Supervisory Responsibilities

    This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

    Work Environment

    We work in a collaborative, indoor office environment at the top of the historic Meadows Building at Energy Square. This is a great location with quick access to US-75 and the Lovers Lane DART Station practically on site.

    Normal work hours are 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 30 AM Central Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch, but we are flexible if our business and customers' needs remain priority #1. Occasionally, there may be a need to work outside of normal work hours or weekends to meet project deadlines. Some local travel is required. There may be an occasion that requires overnight travel.

    Physical Demands

    This is a largely sedentary role and requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, operate a keyboard, and communicate clearly and effectively on the phone, in-person, and via written communication.

    Work Authorization Requirement

    Must be authorized to work in the US when an offer of employment is accepted. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.

    Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

    It is the policy of SHM Architects, PLLC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

    Other Duties

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Requirements

  • Professionally accredited Bachelor or Master of Landscape Architecture degree required
  • Licensure preferred but not required
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience, preferably in residential landscapes and associated plant materials and hardscape planning and detailing in the DFW region
  • Experienced AutoCAD user for construction detailing
  • A working knowledge of Revit
  • 2D and 3D landscape rendering skills using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Sketch-Up experience for 3D modeling, preferred
  • Grading and drainage design and documentation experience
  • A working knowledge of basic residential foundation systems
  • Proficient with technical detailing and drawing set development / management
  • Strong sketch and visualization capabilities to quickly produce the graphic presentations, including layout of design concepts, masterplan proposals, materials palette boards, and client presentations using the Adobe Creative Suite
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