PLA Project Manager

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