Urban Design & Streetscape Project Manager

Description

The team delivers transportation and streetscape work that improves mobility, connectivity and daily life in communities, taking projects from early concept through construction.

The role covers streetscapes, downtown revitalization, Complete Streets, parks, greenways, and community development, and you will lead multidisciplinary teams on these projects.

The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm working across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, with over 50,000 staff and fiscal year 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion.

Work includes a range of projects in your local community and internationally, supported by technical specialists and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage urban design and landscape architecture projects from planning and concept design through construction administration.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering public realm, streetscape, transportation enhancement, park, greenway, campus, and community development projects.
• Set project scopes, schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and client expectations.
• Keep projects on time, within budget, and to the company's quality standards.
• Coordinate internal staff and subconsultants across the full project lifecycle.
• Work with municipal, county, and private-sector clients and build lasting relationships through strong service and technical quality.
• Take part in interviews, presentations, and stakeholder meetings, and help with business development and proposal work.
• Lead planning and design for streetscapes, Complete Streets, downtown revitalization, urban design frameworks and master plans, parks and open spaces, greenways and trails, transit-oriented development (TOD), public plazas and civic spaces, and mixed-use community projects.
• Run design charrettes, workshops, and collaborative planning sessions.
• Balance design quality, functionality, sustainability, and community goals in every project.

Requirements

• Minimum: a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field, plus six years of urban design experience, or demonstrated equivalent education and/or experience.
• Minimum: three years of project management experience leading multidisciplinary projects.
• Minimum: a Professional Engineer license, PLA, or AICP certification, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Minimum: experience managing client relationships, project budgets, and project schedules.
• Preferred: a master's degree.
• Preferred: experience with municipal streetscape, downtown revitalization, and transportation-related public realm projects.
• Preferred: experience with grant-funded or federally funded projects.
• Preferred: knowledge of Complete Streets, placemaking, green infrastructure, and sustainable design principles.
• Preferred: proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and visualization software.
• Preferred: established relationships with municipalities, public agencies, and community organizations across the Southeast.
• Preferred: strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Conditions

Relocation is an option for this position.

Open to every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.

All new hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment.

The company takes fraudulent hiring seriously and keeps a secure, trustworthy recruitment process.

Equal opportunity employer; applicant information is kept confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life, AD&D, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence, and flexible work options.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Eligibility varies by employment status.
• Training and development programs for technical and leadership skills, with a focus on career growth.