Planning Project Manager

• Candidates may be remote, but only within Florida.**

Bowman has an opportunity for a Planning Project Manager to join our team remotely in Florida.

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.

As member of the Planning Team, provide support to Clients, Client's consultants, and Bowman staff during all phases of the land development process including feasibility analyses through permit issuance for all types of projects (e.g., residential, non-residential, mixed-use, retail, Data Center).

• 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.

• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work/research in various jurisdictions and states.
• Ability to research, interpret, and accurately apply topics such as planning and public policy, zoning, site analysis, site design, jurisdictional process, timelines, and provide recommendations where appropriate.
• General understanding of jurisdictional permits, permitting process and scheduling.
• Strong project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Outstanding technical and computer skills.
• Ability to lead project meetings and deliver client presentations.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• 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…