Project Manager - Landscape Architecture Job Miami Florida USA,Design & Architecture

Metric Engineering is a leader in transportation engineering and design because we hire people who dance to the beat of a slightly different drum. We value creativity as much as precision, aesthetics as much as practicality. We care deeply about the work we do and the impact it has on those in our community. We listen. If this sounds like you, check out our current openings.

We’d love to hear from you.

Medical, dental & vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents available
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Holiday pay
401(k) plan with a generous company match
Basic life insurance
Optional life insurance

Professional development program based on company approval for:

Formal education
Obtaining professional registrations
Participating in professional seminars and conferences

Location:

Miami, FL

Job :396

# of Openings:1

Metric is looking for a licensed Project Manager to join our growing Landscape Architecture team in South Florida! In this role, you will manage landscape architecture projects from scope through construction, help win new work, and mentor the next generation of designers as we add designers to the team. This is a hybrid role that will report to either our Miami or Fort Lauderdale office three days per week.

What You'll Do

Manage projects independently, including client communication, schedules, budgets, and quality
Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients and earn repeat work from them
Support business development: write scope and fee proposals, contribute to RFQ/RFP responses, and take part 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 help with 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 review, 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 outcomes, including quality, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction, and keep the Director of Landscape Architecture informed of project status, risks, and issues

Required Qualifications

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 (parks, streetscapes, or roadway landscape)
Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable 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

Preferred Qualifications

Track record contributing to proposals or winning continuing services work
Existing relationships with South Florida agencies or developers

Why You'll Love Working at Metric

Be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your ideas are valued and your skills and ideas can shape process and influence growth.
Work with established clients in a market where Metric's name is already well known.
Take on a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, offering variety, challenge, and opportunities to grow your technical and creative skills.
Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid schedule, with two days a week working from home, while staying connected through a culture that prioritizes teamwork and communication.
Join a firm recognized for delivering high-quality work and maintaining strong, trusted client relationships.
Benefit from competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that reflect the expertise you bring to the team.

About Us:

Metric Engineering, Inc. was founded in 1976 on the principle of providing personalized consulting engineering services. Today, we are among the top consulting engineering firms…