Amit Pandya
Orlando,FL
Summary
Project manager with proven success in high-end residential and commercial developments. Skilled in leading teams to complete projects on schedule and within budget, resulting in increased client satisfaction and community involvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Mills Design Group
Orlando, USA
08.2020 - 08.2026
- Managed commercial aspects as project manager and business development leader to drive project success.
- Collaborated with clients as designer and project manager to create dynamic spaces that reflect client vision.
- Managed multiple amenity centers for Tavistock Development Group, enhancing community engagement.
- Designed several campus and medical office buildings for Advent Health, ensuring functionality.
- Delivered community and amenity developments for DR Horton, focusing on quality and aesthetics.
- Led custom high-end homes and estate projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction.
- Directed construction administration processes to uphold design integrity throughout projects.
- Developed minimum code landscape and irrigation plans for Racetrac Petroleum projects.
Associate Project Manager
Innovations Design Group
Orlando, USA
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed projects from conceptual design through construction documentation and administration.
- Coordinated deliverables with clients including Royal Caribbean, Marriott, and Tavistock Group, ensuring alignment with architects and aquatic designers.
- Led teams of 3 to 4 designers in hospitality and entertainment projects, delivering innovative solutions for single-family and multi-family developments.
Design, Sales, & Project Manager
Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc
Hilliard, USA
02.2016 - 05.2018
- Achieved $1.5 million in personal sales within $8.5 million gross sales division in 2017.
- Directed design initiatives for custom high-end residential projects, enhancing client satisfaction and project outcomes.
- Supervised field crew and managed takeoffs and inventory during construction presentations, ensuring smooth project execution.
Design, Sales, & Project Manager
Builderscape
Plain City, USA
10.2010 - 11.2015
- Facilitated residential hardscape and landscape projects from concept to production, enhancing client satisfaction through strong relationship management.
- Managed job costing and labor estimates to deliver competitive bids, ensuring profitability across multiple projects.
- Led project planning and scheduling for landscape installations and maintenance.
- Coordinated communication between clients, subcontractors, and team members.
- Managed resource allocation and budgeting for multiple landscaping projects.
Senior Landscape Designer
Canin Associates, Inc
Orlando, USA
09.2006 - 03.2009
- Collaborated with senior project managers and principals to develop complex schematic designs and ensure full documentation.
- Designed hardscape and planting layouts and produced comprehensive construction document packages for large-scale resorts and hotels.
- Designed innovative landscape layouts for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and preferences.
- Created detailed planting plans using industry-standard design software.
Landscape Designer I
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez
Orlando, USA
06.2005 - 09.2006
- Developed detailed construction documents, hand-drawn color renderings, and 30 SketchUp models to support community developments, urban design, and amenity centers.
- Developed innovative landscape designs for residential and commercial projects.
- Collaborated with clients to understand vision and preferences for outdoor spaces.
- Coordinated with contractors to ensure design implementation aligned with specifications.
Education
B.S. - Landscape Architecture (Accredited)
The Ohio State University
Columbus06-2005
Minor - City and Regional Planning
The Ohio State University
Skills
- Project management
- Client relations
- Drafting and design
- AutoCAD 2020
- LandFX 2026
- SketchUp 3D modeling
- Rendering with Lumion Pro
- Photoshop image editing
- InDesign layout
- Illustrator graphic design
- Cost estimation
- Profit margin analysis
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Apple macOS
Affiliations
- ASLA, Full Member, 2006 - Present
- OCASLA, Member, 2009 - Present
- Committee Chair, 2005 LABASH Student Conference
Accomplishments
- Driving Sales Revenue, Increased annual personal sales by $1.5M - $2M in 2017.
- Team Leadership Success, Led team of 3-5 designers for multiple development projects.
- Project Management Excellence, Managed site development projects worth over $1M from concept to completion.
- Global Partnership Coordination, Collaborated with international partners on 5 major projects.
Personal Information
Title: Landscape Designer & Project Manager
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Mills Design Group
08.2020 - 08.2026
Associate Project Manager
Innovations Design Group
05.2018 - 04.2020
Design, Sales, & Project Manager
Hidden Creek Landscaping, Inc
02.2016 - 05.2018
Design, Sales, & Project Manager
Builderscape
10.2010 - 11.2015
Senior Landscape Designer
Canin Associates, Inc
09.2006 - 03.2009
Landscape Designer I
Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez
06.2005 - 09.2006
B.S. - Landscape Architecture (Accredited)
The Ohio State University
Minor - City and Regional Planning
The Ohio State University