Project Manager - Landscape Architecture

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Travel vouchers

Annual bonuses

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Licensing / Certification Fees Reimb.

Health benefits

Job summary

RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture is seeking a licensed Project Manager Landscape Architect to lead production, coordination, and supervision of multiple projects. You will guide design development, team organization, and client communication to deliver quality, on time within budget.

The role requires a registered landscape architect with CLARB, 5–10 years of private-sector experience, and advanced CAD/Rendering skills (AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp).

Qualifications

• Landscape Architecture degree from an accredited BLA/MLA program.
• Registered Landscape Architect with CLARB certification.
• 5–10 years in a private sector design or planning office.
• Advanced AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, and MS Office skills.
• Advanced contract document layout and production knowledge.
• Advanced hand and digital rendering skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team activities.
• Coordinate initiation, research, materials and programming.
• Prepare and review presentation materials for design reviews.
• Develop project goals and organize teams.
• Prepare consultant agreements and project specifications.
• Oversee CAD production and drawings coordination.
• Monitor budgets, costs, and takeoffs.
• Direct construction administration activities and site visits.
• Ensure QA/QC through the RVi process.

Education

Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA/MLA program

Registered Landscape Architect (RLA) with CLARB certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Photoshop

SketchUp

Microsoft Office

Job description

At RVi, we advocate for nature, inspire creativity, tell captivating stories, and forge strong relationships to create places with staying power. We’re process-oriented and results-driven. Our design is grounded in data, inspired by culture, and committed to responsible stewardship. Through creative strategy and design, we lead integrated teams to envision the world’s next great communities, public places, campuses, and hospitality experiences.

Job Description

The Project Manager is a licensed professional Landscape Architect responsible for production, coordination, and supervision of multiple projects. The Project Manager’s responsibilities include all aspects of project development, including project initiation, design and planning, team organization and leadership, coordination, staff supervision, scheduling, and management to ensure the efficient production and delivery of a well-coordinated quality product in a profitable and timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Leads project team activities
• Manages project initiation, research, materials and site furnishing selections, programming, and conceptualization
• Coordinates, and approves project presentation materials and participates in design review and client presentations
• Leads development of project goals and organization
• Prepares consultant agreements
• Prepares creative solutions that meet client goals
• Prepares and reviews project correspondence, documentation and presentation materials that meet project intent, schedule, and budget
• Leads and coordinates project and client meetings
• Coordinates and monitors project and client communications
• Prepares and oversees CAD document production and coordinates drawings
• Prepares project specifications and coordinates with drawings
• Produces documents within established fee budget and schedule
• Reviews takeoffs, cost estimates, and manages project budgets
• Review construction documents
• Approves and seals construction documents
• Adheres to RVi Quality Control review process
• Directs Construction Administration activities and makes site visits
• Reviews and approves project reprographics and printed materials
• Manages project budget and updates leadership monthly
• Effectively delegates tasks to Staff Designers, Staff Planners, and Student Interns

Qualifications

Education

• Landscape Architecture degree from accredited BLA or MLA university program

Registration and Certification

• Registered Landscape Architect and CLARB certification

Experience and Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in a private sector design or planning office
• Advanced AutoCAD and customizations, Photoshop, SketchUp, and Microsoft Office suite
• Advanced contract document layout and production knowledge
• Advanced hand and digital rendering skills

Disclaimer

While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.

Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.

To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs. We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions
• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
• Tuition Assistance
• Student Loan Repayment
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
• Dependent Care Match
• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
• Family Planning & IVF Benefits
• Pet Insurance
• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services