About this opportunity
TREEPEOPLE INC lists this Green Infrastructure Design Principal opportunity in california, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit whose mission is to inspire, engage and support people to take personal responsibility for the environment, making it safe, healthy, fun and sustainable; we share our process as a model for the world. TreePeople is among the largest independent environmental organizations in California. Sustained by a team of educators, foresters, organizers, and administrators as well as thousands of trained “Community Foresters,” TreePeople plays a leading role in mobilizing individuals, private businesses, and government agencies to work together to create resilient communities capable of withstanding the mounting challenges of climate change. For almost 50 years, TreePeople has partnered with community volunteers to plant and care for millions of trees throughout the cities and mountains of Southern California.
The Green Infrastructure Design Principal leads multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement impactful community-led green infrastructure projects including green streets, schools, and parks. Successful candidates will have strong experience in and sound working knowledge of green infrastructure design and construction processes. Demonstrated experience should include developing and maintaining clear and effective communication between contractors and consultants, and should also include effective supervision of and leadership for internal project teams.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Landscape Design and Green Infrastructure Projects
Lead and manage all phases of green infrastructure projects, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with grant requirements and TreePeople values
Lead in-house green infrastructure design efforts, from concept design through construction documents and specifications
Set and communicate a clear design vision aligned with TreePeople's values
Produce presentation materials such as renderings, illustrative plans, and diagrams to communicate design intent
Ensure designs comply with all applicable rules, regulations, and permitting requirements through agency coordination and research
Lead permitting, approvals, and agency coordination processes
Develop and maintain project work plans, schedules, and task assignments
Develop and track project budgets; review and approve expenditures; develop or commission cost estimates as needed
Lead regular project meetings, ensuring they are efficient, well-documented, and result in clear next steps
Lead coordination with subcontractors to achieve deliverables on time, on budget, and in compliance
Coordinate project changes in budget, schedule, or scope with the Director of Green Infrastructure
Facilitate regular coordination with public agencies, funders, and community stakeholders; ensure feedback is incorporated into design
Lead progress reports to agencies and funders as required; coordinate submittals and any contract amendments or extensions with the Grants team
Assist other TreePeople departments with landscape design-related tasks as needed
Construction Management and Administration
Select contractors and consultants through interviews, RFPs, and competitive bidding
Coordinate with the Director of Green Infrastructure to develop subcontracts, MOUs, and other legal project documents
Ensure subcontractors, consultants, and vendors comply with all contracts throughout the project
Attend construction sites to verify work is being built in alignment with approved designs
Document construction progress through photographs and meeting notes
Oversee construction communications including RFIs, submittals, and bulletins
Respond to RFIs and field questions during construction
Supervise final inspections, punchlists, and completion reviews
Support project close-out documentation and reporting
Manage Direct Reports
Conduct regular one-on-ones and annual/90-day performance reviews
Monitor workloads, set clear expectations, and assign tasks through Asana
Approve timesheets and time-off requests
Address performance issues in partnership with HR and the Director of Green Infrastructure
Support professional development and identify growth opportunities
Foster a positive, inclusive, and productive team culture
Supervise coordination with internal departments (education, marketing/communications, forestry) as needed
Help recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new team members as needed.
Promote Project Outcomes and Represent TreePeople Externally
Coordinate with Marketing/Communications for so
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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