Theodore Spores

• Prepare Schematic Designs, through all phases of Construction Documents and client presentations.
• Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, location and budget.
• Mentored young landscape architect employees in all aspects of design and construction design tasks.
• Interact with property owners and representatives to prepare proposals and contract documents.
• Prepare and deliver online presentations of projects and design documents.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

All phases of Landscape Architectural design, Budgeting, Presentations and Municipal Process, Bid Documents, and Project Budgeting. Construction Administration and Construction Observation and Permit Processing.

• Created concept designs and estimated projects for residential and commercial customers
• Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based on residential and commercial customer specifications, climate, location and budget.
• Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment, design, and client needs.
• Review Code requirements ordinances and partnered with planning and permits staff to ensure project compliance with building and planning codes.
• Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals and permitting.
• Utilize various software, Vectorworks, LandFX-AutoCad, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Microsoft, Pc and Mac.

• Lead design program for estate properties from Conceptual Design through Construction Documents, Municipal Processing, Presentations, and technical analysis, bidding and budget tracking.
• Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
• Prepared documentation for various regulatory approvals.
• Researched land ordinances and partnered with zoning officials to meet municipal zoning codes.
• Worked closely with clients in materials and plantings selection and made suggestions on best options for environment.
• Provided follow-up appointments with clients to confirm finished projects met expectations.

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Orchestrated projects within strict timeframes and budget constraints by solving complex problems and working closely with senior leaders.
• Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.

• Senior Project Manager, Lead landscape architecture teams from Concept through Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
• Track time budgets, teamwork tasks, lead team dynamics and motivation.
• Technical review and quality control of deliverables.
• Public interaction and presentation, municipal review interface, and collaboration.
• Created and implemented variety of landscaping designs based upon residential and commercial customer specifications and budget.
• Managed staff of 6 landscape designers and architects by keeping projects on budget and ensuring completion on time.

• All phases of landscape architectural design & documents.
• Created all site analysis evaluations for planning and tentative maps; Slope, Vegetation, Constraint, Slope, and Environmental Mapping.
• Created all RFP and bid documents. Created project schedules, tracked LSK's, & RFI's.
• Utilized AutoCad, Civil 3D, Land FX to implement various phases of planning, engineering and landscape phases.