Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

Metric Engineering, Inc.; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage for

PTO

Holiday pay

401(k) with generous match

Life insurance

Professional development program

Job summary

Metric Engineering, Inc. is seeking a licensed Project Manager to lead our Landscape Architecture team in South Florida. This hybrid role, based in Miami or Fort Lauderdale, manages projects from scope through construction, mentors designers, and helps win new work.

You will coordinate with municipal and private clients, oversee budgets and schedules, and ensure quality across teams. We value collaboration and community impact, offering comprehensive benefits and professional development

Qualifications

• PLA license in good standing is required.
• 12+ years landscape architecture experience with at least 5 years in project management 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, LandFX, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam Revu, and the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of South Florida plant materials and local municipality codes.
• Proven accountability and ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage landscape architecture projects from scope through construction.
• Serve as main client contact and cultivate repeat work.
• Support business development: write scope/fee proposals and RFQ/RFP responses.
• Coordinate production with Tampa design team and handle complex tasks.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of plans and deliverables.
• Lead construction administration: shop drawings, RFIs, site visits, punch lists.

Skills

Communication

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

LandFX

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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 Id: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 specializing in civil and transportation projects. In the last four decades, Metric has successfully completed numerous large, complex transportation projects in the United States and abroad. Our multi-disciplinary workforce and strategically located regional offices enable us to provide both maximized local responsiveness and a diversified technical base. Our clients include local, county, state and foreign governments as well as private clients.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.