PLA Project Manager

BGE, Inc; Frisco, Fort Worth (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Flexible Fridays

Mentorship program

Health benefits

Competitive PTO

Job summary

BGE, Inc. in Frisco or Fort Worth is seeking a PLA Project Manager to guide planning and landscape architecture from concept and entitlements through design, permitting and construction administration.

This role suits someone who enjoys leading projects, working directly with clients and municipalities, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across disciplines to create practical, thoughtful design solutions that meet client goals and code requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in landscape architecture, urban planning, or related field from an accredited university.
• 6+ years of professional landscape architecture, planning/design, or related project experience.
• Project management experience with budgets, schedules, and client coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and landscape architecture projects from concept through design development and construction administration.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and internal teams to develop practical design solutions.
• Prepare site plans, planting plans, hardscape plans, and cost estimates.
• Mentor junior planning and landscape architecture staff and ensure quality control.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Mentoring

Presentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Planning/Landscape Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Lumion

GIS

Civil 3D

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Position Summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking a PLA Project Manager to help lead planning and landscape architecture projects from early concept and entitlements through design, permitting, and construction administration. This role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys managing projects, working directly with clients and municipalities, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating across disciplines to create practical, thoughtful design solutions. With BGE’s strong reputation, collaborative One Team culture, and commitment to mentorship, career growth, flexibility, and employee support, this position offers the chance to do meaningful work while continuing to grow within a respected, people-focused firm.

Location: BGE Inc. Frisco or Ft Worth office location

Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Planning/Landscape Architecture projects from concept and entitlement support through design development, construction documents, permitting and construction administration
• Works with department leadership, clients and internal teams to develop practical, context-sensitive planning and design solutions
• Leads preparation of site plans, concept plans, illustrative graphics, planting plans, hardscape plans, grading concepts, construction documents, specifications and cost estimates
• Reviews entitlement-related submittals, including zoning, comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning, annexation, site plans and other jurisdictional requirements
• Manages project scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, staffing needs and project documentation
• Coordinates with clients, municipalities, planning and zoning boards, architects, engineers, contractors, subconsultants and other project stakeholders
• Leads multidisciplinary project teams and reviews deliverables for quality, constructability, code compliance, permitting requirements and alignment with client goals
• Conducts site analysis, field observations and construction observation to support successful project delivery
• Prepares presentations, reports, exhibits and graphics for clients, stakeholders, public meetings and jurisdictional review processes
• Supports business development, proposal preparation, client relationship management and project pursuit strategy
• Mentors junior planning and landscape architecture staff and provides technical guidance and quality control support
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Planning/Landscape Architecture or a related field from an accredited university
• 6+ years of professional experience in landscape architecture, planning/design, land development, parks, streetscapes, trails, mixed-use, master planning or related project types
• Project management experience with responsibility for scopes, schedules, budgets, deliverables, staffing coordination and client communication
• Experience leading projects from conceptual design through construction documentation, permitting and construction administration
• Strong technical understanding of site planning, planting design, hardscape design, grading, drainage coordination, construction detailing and entitlement processes
• Working knowledge of zoning, land development codes, permitting processes, public review procedures and environmental regulations
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, GIS, InDesign, Civil 3D or other design/visualization tools preferred
• Ability to manage subconsultants, coordinate multidisciplinary teams and maintain accountability for project quality and profitability
• Strong organizational, leadership, problem-solving, client management, presentation and communication skills
• Ability to mentor junior staff and contribute to a collaborative, positive team environment

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• Unlimited Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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