Landscape Construction Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY

KW Landscape Architects (KW) seeks a highly motivated and knowledgeable individual passionate about landscape construction and construction methods. This full-time, customer service-driven position will help lead our Construction Administration Team. Candidates should be enthusiastic, attentive to detail, and able to think proactively. This position will handle on-site construction observation, reviewing submittals, RFIs, punch lists, and preparing supporting documentation.

With an open office concept, our culture is energetic, collaborative, engaging, and team-oriented. Our ideal candidate is someone who fits our culture and is motivated to learn and grow, with a desire to positively impact those around them. This position is based out of our Houston office but could potentially be officed out of our San Antonio or Austin office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Industry Knowledge
• Advanced understanding of landscape construction methods and materials, design development, and construction documents, including standard landscape irrigation plans and procedures
• Knowledgeable in bidding management, project document management, and construction observation and reporting
• Comprehensive knowledge of Texas plant materials
• Ability to identify potential bottlenecks or problems and present proactive solutions
• Review and approve contractor pay applications
• Review change orders for accuracy and possible recommendations
• Manage completion administration, punch list, and final inspection
• Regularly monitor the construction process on-site
• Coordinate preparation of record documents (as-builts)
• Customer Support
• Be available to speak with customers directly as needed
• Ability to present ideas or solutions to clients in a proactive manner
• Leadership
• Superb communication skills and ability to collaborate with a team
• Collaborate with Project Managers to share best practices, provide ideas to improve processes, and innovate products/services
• Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC)
• Monitor construction on-site to meet KW’s quality standards
• Review construction documents for potential conflicts before they reach the field

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Minimum of 3-5 years of professional work experience in landscape architecture, construction, or related field
• Ability to travel up to 20% and willing to work outdoors
• Experience with landscape irrigation plans is a PLUS, Licensed Irrigator is preferred
• Willingness to learn and embrace preferred KW software and standards
• Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented
• Competency in computer software used for landscape construction (Outlook, Word, Excel, Plan Grid, Blue Beam)

ABOUT KW LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS

KW projects are buzzworthy! Our work has been featured in publications such as CNN, Houston Chronicle, The Today Show, Buzzfeed, Business Insider, and more. The team that makes these famous projects happen includes designers with passion, construction managers with grit, and dedicated marketing and administrative professionals with a get-it-done attitude. Our office is fast-paced, collaborative, and fun, with a healthy work ethic. We work and play hard; KW enjoys half-day Fridays and employee activities. Search our website to learn more about our story, team, and work!

SALARY & PERKS

At KW, the pace is fast, and the culture is collaborative. We enjoy half-day Fridays, endless coffee and office snacks, work-from-home flexibility, and a competitive benefits package. Our benefits package includes ample PTO, a 401K plan with matching, and competitive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). The salary for this role is commensurate with experience.