Project Manager, Landscape Architecture - Troy Hills, United States - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

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Troy Hills, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview:
Bowman has an opportunity for a Project Manager, Landscape Architecture (PT) to join our team in Parsippany, NJ. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job.

It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

Receive broad guidance from seniorlevel management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
Supervise work of all project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff.

At the Operational and Company Level

Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Drive the profitability and growth of projects.
Engage in business development and client marketing.

Do the Work

Perform project development for complex projects, including public parks, residential areas, college campuses, walkways, and public spaces.

- finalizing scope of projects, preparing bid summaries, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.

Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
Ensure that project evolution and outstanding deliverables are achievable within budget per the agreed contract.
Maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
Assist in all components related to planning and completing projects.
Ensure functional project design to include arrangement of buildings, roads, walkways, flowers, shrubs, and trees within project environments.
Work with clients, staff, agency personnel, and others to ensure success of the project.
Prepare proposals and manage projects.
Understand client objectives and help them reach a successful outcome.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Ability to collaborate and team well across offices and be able to facilitate agreement.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
High level of motivation and a problemsolving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Selfreliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
Ability to effectively manage multiple timesensitive tasks.
Outstanding client management skills.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Focus on improving return on investment.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Thorough understanding of business and financial principles in a consulting business, as well as municipal codes and regulations.
Proven track record of innovation, leadership and creativity.
Strong project management and communication skills.
Outstanding technical and computer skills.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, or related discipline.
Registered Professional in field of expertise.
Seven or more (7+) years of experience within the A/E industry, preferably in design projects such as public parks, playgrounds, gardens, and development of other such community spaces.
Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Must hold a valid state driver's lic