Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Metric•Miami, FL

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Metric is seeking a licensed Project Manager to join its growing Landscape Architecture team in South Florida. The role manages landscape architecture projects from scope through construction, supports business development, and mentors junior designers as the team grows. This is a hybrid position based in the Miami or Fort Lauderdale office three days per week, with two days per week working from home. The position reports to the Director of Landscape Architecture. The Project Manager is responsible for project outcomes, including quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction, and keeps the Director informed of project status, risks, and issues. The role works with a Tampa-based design team, Metric's engineering and planning disciplines, and external architects and engineers to deliver integrated projects. The position also represents Metric at local industry events and helps develop a recruiting connection with FIU. Metric describes its workplace as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities to contribute ideas, influence processes and growth, serve established clients, and work across a diverse portfolio of public- and private-sector projects. The firm offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. Metric Engineering, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm founded in 1976, specializing in civil and transportation projects, with a multidisciplinary workforce and regional offices serving government and private clients.

Requirements

Florida licensed Landscape Architect (PLA) in good standing.
12+ years of landscape architecture experience, including at least 5 years managing projects and client relationships.
Bachelor's or master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
Experience with public-sector work such as parks, streetscapes, or roadway landscape.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort presenting to clients.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land F/X, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Working knowledge of South Florida plant materials and familiarity with local municipality codes.
Demonstrated accountability and follow-through, with a record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Nice To Haves

Track record contributing to proposals or winning continuing services work.
Existing relationships with South Florida agencies or developers.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Manage projects independently, including client communication, schedules, budgets, and quality.
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients and develop repeat business.
Support business development by writing scope and fee proposals, contributing to RFQ/RFP responses, and participating in shortlists and interviews.
Build and maintain relationships with municipal, county, FDOT, and private-sector clients in South Florida.
Coordinate production needs with the Tampa-based design team and contribute to production on complex tasks.
Perform QA/QC reviews of plans and deliverables.
Seal and sign landscape architecture documents as the licensed professional of record.
Represent Metric at local industry events and help develop a recruiting connection with FIU.
Mentor junior staff and share best practices.
Lead construction administration services, including shop drawing and submittal reviews, RFI responses, site visits, field reports, punch lists, and substantial completion reviews.
Coordinate with Metric's engineering, planning, and other design disciplines, as well as external architects and engineers, to deliver integrated projects and resolve conflicts between design elements.
Take ownership of project quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction, and keep the Director of Landscape Architecture informed of project status, risks, and issues.