PLA Project Manager

Bgeinc; San Francisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Matching program

Merit-Based Bonus

Health Insurance & HSA contributions

Paid holidays

Personal time allowances

Mentorship program

Employee referral program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking a PLA Project Manager to lead planning and landscape architecture efforts from concept through design, permitting, and construction administration. This role involves mentoring staff, coordinating with clients and municipalities, and delivering practical design solutions across disciplines.

Location: BGE Inc. Frisco or Ft Worth office locations. The position emphasizes collaboration, leadership, and career growth within a people-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or related field from an accredited university.
• 6+ years in landscape architecture, planning/design, or related project types with PM experience.
• Experience leading projects from concept to construction documentation and entitlements.
• Strong knowledge of site planning, planting and hardscape design, grading and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and landscape architecture projects from concept through construction administration.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, and internal teams to deliver practical design solutions.
• Prepare site plans, concept plans, planting plans, and construction documents.
• Mentor junior staff and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing.
• Support business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client communication

Team collaboration

Budget & scheduling

Zoning & entitlement knowledge

Education

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

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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
• Personal Time Allowances
• 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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