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We’re Hiring!
We are always looking for talented people to join our team. We invite you to view the open role(s) below. If interested in a position please email us your resume, cover letter and portfolio (15 MB max.) to employment@raymondjungles.com Should you be a good fit, we’ll follow up with you via email. No phone calls, please.
About
Since 1985, Raymond Jungles, Inc. (RJI), has developed a dynamic practice inspired by the ethic of stewardship of the land under the leadership of Raymond Jungles. The firm’s work is innovative yet timeless, proposing design solutions that respond to surrounding natural systems while restoring nature’s balance and harmony on a micro-scale. RJI’s completed gardens personify timelessness and beauty, with verdant spaces that entice participation and soothe the psyche.
The firm’s design priorities are generated by the scale and functionality of a space. Simple, clean, and well-detailed hardscape elements are the quintessential bones of a garden. Planting volumes vary and bold colors and textures are used with intent. The firm is guided by Raymond’s personal and design principles: integrity, relevance, and nature’s honor. RJI’s informed designs tread lightly on the land, provide habitat, and incorporate elements of surprise.
Financial Project Manager
As the Financial Project Manager at Raymond Jungles, Inc. you will plan and administer budgets for projects. Your duties include consulting with managers and management to determine the scheduling, budget, and scope of the projects, and preparing the team to begin. During the lifecycle of the studio’s projects, your responsibilities include tracking progress, preparing reports for other members of the company, and ensuring projects remain within the established budget.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze the project’s budget to ensure that teams use fees according to the proposed contracts fees.
- Regularly collaborate with Founding Principal, Principal, Finance Director, Managing Principal, Senior Associates (SA), Associates and their cross-functional teams to communicate the financial requirements of a project ensuring that teams execute projects on a stipulated budget.
- Monitor the cash inflow of financial aspects of all ongoing RJI projects and ensure that resources are managed adequately.
- Work with SAs to generate a list of project invoices to be issued at the end of each month. Provide to Financial Director for creation and issuance.
- Create a master calendar in collaboration with Founding Principal and Managing Principal, Senior Associates and Associates to ensure all aspects and phases of projects are properly budgeted and accounted for.
- Draft timelines and set milestones so teams can adequately use the funds planned for the projects’ tasks.
- Anticipate budget to actual revenue streams to effectively create timeline(s) for projects.
- Introduce methods that can improve the overall performance and efficiency of project lifecycles.
- Assign responsibilities and roles to teams to optimize the use of resources.
- Actively monitor the studio’s projects to ensure that they are progressing efficiently to meet the established deliverables schedule/deadlines; and that they are progressing in such a manner to remain at, or under, the established budgets.
- Ensure that the company’s departments use cost-effective methods to execute projects.
- Produce project budgetary status reports as requested/required by Management, with assistance from team leaders as necessary.
- Oversee projects relating to cash flow, financial reporting, revenue and expenses.
- Gather and analyze data to identify areas for improvement and/or develop solutions to keep projects on budget and on time.
- Establish appropriate internal controls and project governance.
- Ensure that teams submit monthly status reports/updates for projects at various phases.
- Approve and track overtime requests for deadlines and obtain approval(s) from management.
- Meet with upper management for statuses regarding production, cash flow and financial review monthly.
- Collaborate with Managing Principal, Principal and Senior Associates on timelines of new projects, and test fee proposal to determine if it aligns with expected profitability.
- Identify need for add services during weekly staff meetings, then prepare add service proposals and generate associated fees.
- Implement change management strategies, ensuring management and teams are trained and adjusted to all SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures).
Skills:
- Excellent multitasker, with strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills with immaculate attention to detail.
- Clear communicator who works well across departments and teams, displaying strong analytical skills. You can explain financial patterns and trends in coherent ways.
- Ability to forecast, prioritize, plan, and recognize projects’ budgetary problems.
- Experience with Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT) charts.
- Proficiency in CMap, including creating reports, inputting fees, setting hourly budgets, opening/closing phases.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)
Requirements:
- At least five years of experience in Landscape Architecture (or similar field, architecture, design, construction, etc.) with experience in project and budget management within these fields.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or finance.
Intern
Interns gain exposure to the full research, design and documentation process at RJI. They will have opportunities to contribute to active projects and assist Designers, Associates and Senior Associates. Interns should be well versed in industry standard graphic programs, be strongly self-motivated and able to apply excellent graphic skills including hand drawing and 3D modelling.
Qualifications:
- Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from an Undergraduate or Master’s level Landscape Architecture program from an accredited college or university
- Experience with recent releases of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with recent releases of SketchUp, Rhino and Lumion is preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship
- Good communication, time management and collaboration skills
Designer
Designers engage in all aspects of the design process including analysis, conceptual ideas, design development, and technical documentation. They are strongly motivated, well organized and creative, and able to apply excellent graphic skills including hand drawing and 3D modelling.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university
- 2+ years’ experience
- Experience with recent releases of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with recent releases of SketchUp, Rhino and Lumion is preferred
- Good communication, time management and collaboration skills
Associate
Associates work under the direction of Senior Associates to help move design ideas forward and coordinate the production, organization and accuracy of drawing sets and presentation documents. Associates should be well organized and excellent communicators in order to successfully work with project team members, clients, consultants, contractors and agency officials. They should be logical design thinkers and fluent at drawing (by hand or digitally) to iterate and problem solve.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university
- Minimum 5 years of professional practice in Landscape Architecture or related fields
- Demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating document sets, technical detailing, permitting coordination and project installation
- Project coordination experience
- Experience with recent releases of AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with recent releases of SketchUp, Rhino and Lumion is preferred.
- Understanding of plant material and planting design concepts
- Good communication, time management and collaboration skills
Senior Associate
The Senior Associate will oversee project management, team leadership, client relationships, and financial management consistent with RJI’s standards of professionalism. They will ensure high-quality work that meets contract terms and RJI’s standards, establish work priorities, and guide deliverables through the project life cycle. They will motivate team members towards professional development, manage project financials, and represent the company in client meetings. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and client relationship skills.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 10 years of professional practice in the profession of Landscape Architecture, or related fields. Cumulative and mixed experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management in the profession of Landscape Architecture, or related fields.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or a Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture from an accredited college or university
- Landscape Architecture Professional licensure preferred
- Experience in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) is required. Experience with recent releases of Sketchup, Rhino, Autodesk Revit are beneficial.
- Well versed in: Site Grading, Technical Detailing, Permitting, Construction Documentation, and Construction Administration
- Strong skills in management, planning, assigning, supervising, and coordinating work-activities.
- Experience with proposal writing
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, clients, contractors, and the general public.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and budget time accordingly.
- Effective decision-making skills
- Demonstrates self-motivation and the ability to work within a team structure.
- Technically competent and current with technology and techniques applied to the design and construction of landscape architecture projects.
- Fluent in English, strong written and verbal skills
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401k employer match