Landscape Architect/Project Manager II

Outside Productions, Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Outside Productions, Inc. in Naples, FL seeks a Landscape Architect/Project Manager II to lead design initiatives through construction administration.

You will drive exceptional design quality, client service, and project profitability while coordinating a diverse team of consultants and staff. Join a design-focused studio known for luxury estates, resorts, and high-end developments in Southwest Florida; take ownership of projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to ongoing growth of OPi’s

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture and project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Thorough understanding of landscape construction methods and development processes.
• Experience coordinating consultants and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to oversee projects from design through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Independently manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and municipal staff.
• Coordinate project consultants including civil engineers, irrigation designers, structural engineers, lighting consultants, and other team members.
• Monitor project budgets and keep projects on budget while meeting billing goals.
• Prepare and review landscape plans, specifications, and presentation materials.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction administration assistance.
• Participate in client presentations and project meetings.
• Assist with business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative office culture.

Skills

5+ yrs exp

AutoCAD

MS Office

Client comms

Consultant coordination

Budget oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture

FL RLA license or reciprocity

Tools

AutoCAD

LandFX

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Opportunity:

Design where the sun shines 264 days a year. Outside Productions Inc. (OPi) is an award-winning landscape architecture studio in Naples, Florida — a city named the #1 Best Place to Live in America by U.S. News & World Report. Here, outdoor living isn’t an amenity, it’s a way of life, which makes Naples one of the strongest markets in the country to build a career in landscape architecture.

Our portfolio reads like a wish list: luxury waterfront estates, five-star resorts including the Four Seasons, private beach clubs, and refined mixed-use communities across Southwest Florida. As a design-focused studio, our craft is exceptional design and the meticulous oversight that carries every project flawlessly from first sketch to final walk-through.

This role offers the opportunity to independently lead standout projects, build lasting client relationships, and shape the continued growth of an established, design-driven studio — with the autonomy and respect your experience has earned.

Position Summary:

The Landscape Architect / Project Manager II leads projects from conceptual design through construction administration while maintaining exceptional design quality, client service, and project profitability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead landscape architecture projects from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Independently manage multiple projects, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants, and municipal staff.
• Coordinate project consultants including civil engineers, irrigation designers, structural engineers, lighting consultants, and other team members.
• Monitor project budgets and keep projects on budget while meeting billing goals.
• Prepare and review landscape plans, specifications, and presentation materials.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction administration assistance.
• Participate in client presentations and project meetings.
• Assist with business development efforts and proposal preparation.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative office culture.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in landscape architecture and project management.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Thorough understanding of landscape construction methods and the development process.
• Experience coordinating consultants and managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to independently oversee projects from design through implementation.

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Florida Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) license, or the ability to obtain through reciprocity.
• Experience managing high-end residential, hospitality, resort, or mixed-use projects.
• Experience with permitting and construction administration.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Land F/X, SketchUp, Lumion, or similar software.
• Experience with business development and client relationship management.
• Existing relationships within the Southwest Florida design and development community.