Remote Planning Project Manager (Florida)

Bowman Consulting; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowman Consulting seeks a Planning Project Manager to support land development projects from feasibility through permit issuance. Remote within Florida is possible, with duties spanning policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, and client relationship management.

The role requires 7+ years in project management in planning, plus proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and GIS/ArcView. A Bachelor's in a related field is required; state licensure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, real estate or related discipline required.
• Master's degree in one of those disciplines preferred.
• Registered Professional Planner in applicable state, preferred.
• Seven or more (7+) years of experience in project management, building and development industry projects, preferably related to the planning strategies, policies, and regulations.
• Minimum of three (3) years assistant project management experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency in design software; Bluebeam and GIS/ArcView preferred.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance from executive and senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, policy matters and general parameters for execution.
• Manage people and processes required to ensure effective project execution.
• Coordinate review and manage work produced by client's legislative entitlement teams and facilitate governmental jurisdiction reviews.
• Continually market the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
• Represent firm on building and development industry boards and commissions to influence land use policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with other firm offices to expand opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Research, coordinate and collaborate topics of planning policies, zoning, site analysis, site design, jurisdictional processes, and provide recommendations where appropriate.
• Prepare and/or direct preparation and processing of feasibility analyses, due diligence reports, analysis of market trends and site selection, and legislative entitlement applications.
• Attend and represent client at stakeholder meetings and meetings with appointed and elected officials.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Understand client objectives and help them reach a successful outcome.
• Serve as liaison with client and Bowman development team members to assure development timelines and project objectives are met.
• Assist in all stages of the development process related to planning and completing projects, including tracking agency review and response cycles and providing status updates to Bowman teams and clients.
• Assist with coordination and managing 'mission critical' (i.e. fast tracked) projects such as, but not limited to, Data Centers.
• Assist with preparation of Design Guidelines, exhibits and illustrative plans for legislative projects.
• Preparation of proposals and contracts and oversee project metrics, beginning with proposal preparation and fee development and continuing throughout the life of the project.

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning, landscape architecture, real estate or related discipline

Master's degree in one of those disciplines preferred

Registered Professional Planner in applicable state, preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

GIS/ArcView

Job description

Bowman Consulting seeks a Planning Project Manager to support land development projects from feasibility through permit issuance. Remote within Florida is possible, with duties spanning policy analysis, stakeholder coordination, and client relationship management.

The role requires 7+ years in project management in planning, plus proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and GIS/ArcView. A Bachelor's in a related field is required; state licensure is preferred.