Careers
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We bring roofs to life and lead the Southeast in design, installing, maintaining and restoring high-quality and high performance green roofs.
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Benefits of working at Living Roofs
Highly competitive pay
Pay based on experience for senior-level positions and starting wages for all entry-level employees fulfill current living wage rates established by Just Economics of Western NC. In addition to wages, per diem is provided for all overnight travel.
Company Retirement Plan
Employees are eligible to participate in the company retirement plan with tax-deferred earnings and employer-matched contributions of up to 3% of annual compensation.
Paid Time Off and Holidays
LRI believes in work-life balance. Employees can expect to enjoy Paid Time Off and 8 designated paid holidays per year, along with paid sick leave for needed downtime.
Paid Parental Leave
We offer paid parental leave to eligible employees to help support new parents in caring for their families.
Wellness
Discounted corporate YMCA memberships for employees provide ways to stay fit and access to nutrition classes, childcare, and more!
Professional development
Numerous opportunities to attend workshops, trainings, conferences and obtain industry recognized certifications and CEUs.
Culture
Company gatherings and outings, quarterly photo contests, and community volunteering opportunities provide time to regroup as a team and catch up off the roof.
Room for growth
Living Roofs Inc is a growing company. We look forward to sharing this progress with our team through annual raises, internal promotions, and expanding our benefits package.
Design Project Manager
Founded in 2006, Living Roofs, Inc. is an award-winning design and construction company specializing in high-performing landscape-on-structure projects, including green roofs and amenity decks. The Design Studio at Living Roofs, Inc. offers a full suite of design services directly to clients from concept through construction documents and administration, and collaborates directly with Living Roofs, Inc.'s construction team to produce detailed shop drawings, and installation and logistics plans to ensure a seamless process and guarantee every project is executed at the highest level. This position offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth of Living Roofs, Inc.'s design studio, by providing project management experience, exceptional technical aptitude, and a collaborative spirit. With support from the Design Studio Manager, the Design Project Manager will handle a diverse range of tasks, from managing projects and technical drafting to design collaboration with others in the design and construction processes. Ideal candidates will possess advanced technical drawing skills, an eagerness to collaborate with team members across the company, enjoy working within a multi-disciplinary team, and an enthusiasm for a detailed design and construction process.
Responsibilities
- Manage projects from concept through construction and coordinate with clients and consultants
- Conduct site analyses and research for design projects
- Collaborate and develop designs and supporting documents for client review
- Produce technical design documentation and full drawing sets (demolition, layout, materials, irrigation, planting, and detail sheets)
- Collaborate and manage construction projects with the construction team, including developing shop drawings, installation and plant distribution plans to support the Living Roofs construction team
- Oversee construction administration and provide support to the construction crew throughout the installation process
- Develop as-built irrigation plans and other documentation for project closeout and maintenance purposes
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience with on-structure projects and details
- Experience developing plan sets for pricing, permitting, and construction purposes
- Excellent time management, organization, attention to detail, and critical thinking abilities
- Aptitude for navigating dynamic project schedules and priorities
- Experience with design/build projects or construction administration
- Proficiency working in AutoCAD or LandF/X, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
- Advanced technical drawing skills; 3D modeling and rendering a plus
- Knowledge of plants and planting design, particularly perennials and grasses
- Formal education or training, and at least 5 years of relevant professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Benefits
Compensation & Benefits:
Annual salary starting at $70,000. Benefits include paid time off, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, company retirement plan with 3% employer match, and discounted YMCA corporate membership.
How to apply: If you are interested in joining an exciting company dedicated to creating resilient and beautiful vegetated roofs and landscapes-on-structures, then please submit your resume and send a cover letter and work samples that 1)clearly demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications, including plans, details, and conceptual graphics, and 2) reveal unique skills or abilities to info@livingroofsinc.com. Candidates will only be considered if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and will be evaluated on their ability to contribute to the team with a broad range of technical, problem-solving, and creative skills.
The position will be closed on March 10th with a start date of March 31st.
Not seeing an open position that fits you?
We’re always on the lookout for great people to join our team. Please send your resume to info@livingroofsinc.com indicating what position you’re applying for in the subject line and tell us why you’re interested in joining us and building green roofs.