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Project Manager – Landscape Architecture | San Diego

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time project designer for our San Diego office.
Urban Arena is a multi-disciplinary firm on the cutting edge of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, & design. With offices in Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Oakland, UA attracts a diverse group of professionals working on a range of projects from urban villages, retail & entertainment centers, model homes, master-planned residential communities, high-density housing, and sports complexes.
We are looking for a creative individual to join our team and assist in the design and creation of a diverse mix of projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provides project design solutions
  • Collaborates and maintains positive relationships with clients and consultants
  • Leads and mentors team members
  • Assures projects conform to the project agreement

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

  • Client-facing skills
  • Team leadership
  • Management skills such as multitasking, organization, time management, and professionalism
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Experience with InDesign, Land F/X, Bim360, SketchUp, and Photoshop is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • At least five years of industry work experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or five additional years of industry work experience

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Alternative work schedule of in-office Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and every Friday 8 am to 12 pm; after 90 days of employment, will be given an additional remote workday of your choosing
  • Pay range $80k-$100k

Project Manager – Architecture | San Diego

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time architecture project manager for our San Diego office.

Urban Arena is a multi-disciplinary firm on the cutting edge of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, & design. With offices in Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Oakland, UA attracts a diverse group of professionals working on a range of projects from urban villages, retail & entertainment centers, model homes, master-planned residential communities, high-density housing, and sports complexes.

We are looking for a creative individual to join our team and manage the design and creation of a diverse mix of projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manages multiple projects of varying types, scopes & scales through all phases of design
  • Provides project design solutions
  • Collaborates and maintains positive relationships with clients and consultants
  • Leads and mentors team members
  • Assures projects conform to the project agreement

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • At least five years of industry work experience
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or five additional years of industry work experience

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Alternative work schedule of in-office Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and every Friday 8 am to 12 pm; after 90 days of employment, will be given an additional remote workday of your choosing
  • Pay Range: $75k-$100k

Job Captain – Landscape Architecture | Oakland

Overview:

We are seeking a full-time job captain for our Oakland office.
Urban Arena is a multi-disciplinary firm on the cutting edge of architecture, landscape architecture, planning, & design. With offices in Costa Mesa, San Diego, and Oakland, UA attracts a diverse group of professionals working on a range of projects from urban villages, retail & entertainment centers, model homes, master-planned residential communities, high-density housing, and sports complexes.
We are looking for a creative individual to join our team and assist in the design and creation of a diverse mix of projects.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manages the production of and helps prepare deliverables
  • Manages and mentors Project Designers
  • Performs quality control checks on work produced by team members
  • Interacts with Clients and Consultants occasionally

Key Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

  • Basic management skills such as multitasking, organization, time management, and professionalism
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite programs
  • Experience with InDesign, Land F/X, Bim360, SketchUp, and Photoshop is a plus

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • 2-5 years of industry work experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in landscape architecture or at least four years of industry work experience

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life AD&D insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Alternative work schedule of in-office Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and every Friday 8 am to 12 pm; after 90 days of employment, will be given an additional remote workday of your choosing
  • Pay range $31-$41/hourly

How to Apply – All Positions Above:

Please email resume with position name you are applying for in the subject line and attach portfolio to: Loren@urbanarena.com. No phone calls or drop-ins please.