Landscape Architecture Project Manager

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a Landscape Architecture Project Manager to join our team in Parsippny, New Jersey.

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.

Overview:

Bowman is seeking a talented Senior Landscape Architect / Project Manager to play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality design work and managing landscape architecture projects across the Tri-State area. This position will help strengthen and expand Bowman’s Landscape Architecture practice through exceptional project delivery, team leadership, and design excellence. Serving as a trusted partner to the Landscape Architecture lead, the Senior Landscape Architect / Project Manager will take ownership of projects, guide and review staff work, ensure technical excellence, and elevate design quality across the studio.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned designer and project manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment and is motivated to make an immediate and meaningful impact on a growing practice. While business development experience and existing client relationships are welcomed, the primary focus of this role is design leadership, project management, and staff oversight. This position is responsible for executing assigned landscape projects through sound administrative, technical, and managerial practices to ensure successful, high-quality, and timely completion within established budgets.

This role offers a pivotal opportunity to shape and strengthen a growing practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that values teamwork, communication, mentorship, and high-quality service.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Lead and manage projects across all phases, from conceptual design through construction administration.
• Oversee staff work, provide direction, mentor team members, and perform QA/QC reviews.
• Receive broad guidance from senior-level 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

• Manage and perform project development across a range of project types, including public spaces, multifamily residential and mixed-use amenity areas, as well as provide design support to the civil team through planting, lighting, and site layout services for both large- and small-scale land development projects. Serve as the primary day-to-day project manager, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Coordinate with in-house engineers and multidisciplinary teams to produce cohesive, high-quality deliverables.
• Support proposal development and client meetings as needed; business development contributions are welcome but not required.
• Research zoning, codes, and agency regulations; prepare and manage submission packages.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with design intent and construction documents.
• Contribute to studio growth by mentoring staff, developing best practices, and elevating design standards.
• 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:

• Strong design, technical, and project management skills.
• Deep plant knowledge and design experience across northeastern hardiness zones.
• Advanced technical proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Land F/X, SketchUp, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Strong skills in producing plans, details, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and also work independently.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Working familiarity with NJ/NY permitting, local regulations, and agency processes.
• 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 problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance 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 time-sensitive 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).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, 3D Modeling (Rhino or SketchUp), GIS/ArcView, Land FX, Autolux, Bluebeam, and Lumion.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Primarily indoor professional office environment, which can consist of possible bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Some outdoor work environment and may be exposed to outside weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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About Bowman:

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $110,000 - $135,000 per year and includes a comprehensive benefits package

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .