Landscape Architecture Project Manager - Tampa

AECOM•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM’s Urbanism + Planning team is seeking a visionary and dynamic Landscape Architecture Project Manager for our Tampa, FL Studio. The primary responsibilities are to lead pursuit of a range of high-profile projects and assist with growing AECOM’s award winning urbanism practice in Central Florida with the goal of advancing design excellence, thought leadership, project delivery, and staff mentoring. We are seeking an individual who is an industry-recognized leader with a strong set of client relationships and portfolio of work. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in project management fundamentals that include client management, financial oversight, quality control, project delivery, and effectively conveying innovative design thinking and solutions. This is a Hybrid role and requires at least 3 days a week in the office. In collaboration with the Studio and Regional Leadership, the Landscape Architecture Project Manager will: Build client relationships, pre-position for opportunities, and contribute to a portfolio of work that aligns with growth objectives. Serve as Project Manager on a range of assignments for both public and private sector clients and become an AECOM certified project manager within 6 mos. of hire date. Work with staff to lead and deliver projects from inception through to construction while advocating for design excellence and constructability. Contribute to AECOM’s “think and act globally” philosophy by creating a culture of innovation and collaboration. Proactively focus on team building, and mentor on junior staff.

Requirements

BA/BS in Landscape Architecture + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including 2 years of project management experience.
Licensed Landscape Architect (FL).
U.S. Driver’s License.
U.S. Citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in landscape architecture.
Experience practicing landscape architecture and/or urban design for complex and innovative design projects in Florida for municipal, county, or state clients, as well as institutional, higher ed and transportation entities.
Experience and skills in client interviews and relationship building, writing proposals and driving sales and revenue.
Experience interfacing with project delivery teams on scope of work development, budget and schedule, and client satisfaction.
A strong desire to train, mentor, and develop staff to grow their careers and the business.
Portfolio of work that illustrates design and organizational excellence.
Effective and articulate communication and interpersonal skills.
Familiarity with industry standards, regulations and emerging technologies in landscape architecture.

Responsibilities

Lead pursuit of a range of high-profile projects.
Assist with growing AECOM’s award winning urbanism practice in Central Florida.
Advance design excellence, thought leadership, project delivery, and staff mentoring.
Build client relationships, pre-position for opportunities, and contribute to a portfolio of work that aligns with growth objectives.
Serve as Project Manager on a range of assignments for both public and private sector clients.
Become an AECOM certified project manager within 6 months of hire date.
Lead and deliver projects from inception through to construction while advocating for design excellence and constructability.
Create a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Focus on team building, and mentor junior staff.