PLA Project Manager: Design, Permitting & Mentorship

BGE, Inc.; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Bonus Compensation

Health Insurance

Floating holidays

Personal Time Allowances

Vacation

Unlimited Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking a PLA Project Manager to lead planning and landscape architecture projects from concept through design, permitting and construction administration. You will work with clients, municipalities, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver thoughtful design solutions and practical outcomes.

Location: Frisco or Ft Worth office. The role offers mentorship, career growth, and a collaborative culture within a respected, people-focused firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture or 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 scope, 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, 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; experience with Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, Lumion, GIS, InDesign, Civil 3D or other design/visualization tools preferred

Responsibilities

• Manages Planning/Landscape Architecture projects from concept and entitlement through design development and construction administration.
• Develops practical, context-sensitive planning and design solutions with clients and internal teams.
• Leads preparation of site plans, planting plans, hardscape plans and cost estimates.
• Manages entitlements submittals, zoning actions, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Oversees project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing, and documentation.
• Mentors junior staff and coordinates multidisciplinary project teams.
• Supports business development, proposals, and client relationship management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Lumion

GIS

InDesign

Civil 3D

Job description

BGE, Inc. is seeking a PLA Project Manager to lead planning and landscape architecture projects from concept through design, permitting and construction administration. You will work with clients, municipalities, and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver thoughtful design solutions and practical outcomes.

Location: Frisco or Ft Worth office. The role offers mentorship, career growth, and a collaborative culture within a respected, people-focused firm.