Senior Civil Project Leader — Land Development & Growth

Bowman has an opportunity for a Senior Civil Project Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA.

Manage and lead a team of civil project engineers, designers, and/or CAD technicians in planning, scheduling, and executing land development projects. Ensure assigned projects are completed on time, meet allocated budgets, and align with client goals and objectives. Leverage hands‑on professional engineering experience and proven project management, marketing, and business development skills to tackle design challenges, deliver exceptional engineering projects, and build more sustainable communities.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from senior‑level management and manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.

Operational and Company Level

• Assist with marketing the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing developers, builders, and government agencies.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Keep informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization and recommend new practices or changes.
• Partner with offices across the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations.
• Drive the profitability and growth of projects.

Do the Work

• Apply knowledge and expertise to resolve crucial issues and unique conditions.
• Manage competing demands and establish priorities for staff.
• Perform project development for complex land development projects, including finalizing scope, preparing bid summaries, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specifications, plans, estimates and reports.
• Review job cost sheets and prepare monthly billings, ensuring projects stay within budget.
• Monitor and manage work‑in‑process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts.
• Maintain healthy client relationships and operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Resolve all project questions with clients, including technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
• Assist with marketing presentations and attend marketing meetings.
• Assist team leaders in securing repeat business from existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Supervise work of project personnel to ensure the highest professional standards.
• Liaise with clients, agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on projects.
• Review project changes, anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors that may affect staffing or budget.
• Provide technical assistance in resolving design problems, conduct field investigations or inspections, detailed design work, review design computations, and coordinate design aspects.

• Flexibility, tact, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively participate as part of a project team.
• 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 and attention to detail.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to lead project meetings and deliver client presentations.
• Ability to work effectively 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.
• Ability to be a self‑starter with strong…