Athletics Project Manager - Land Development
About The Position
Bolton & Menk is seeking a Project Manager to help lead and expand its Athletics & Sports Facilities practice. This role is for candidates with either a Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA) credential who are passionate about creating exceptional athletic, recreation, wellness, and outdoor venue experiences. The position involves working with a team of leader-sellers and technical experts on projects that impact athletes, students, schools, universities, municipalities, and communities. Responsibilities include bringing visionary projects from concept through construction, building relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, and helping clients create memorable places for competition, recreation, and community engagement. The role involves partnering with clients passionate about athletics, recreation, parks, and community development, and working on impactful projects that enhance quality of life and create lasting community assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) or Licensed Landscape Architect (PLA) registration
- Five or more years of progressive experience in civil engineering, landscape architecture, site design, or athletic facility design
- Strong understanding of grading, drainage, utilities, stormwater management, and site development
- Experience managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and client service skills
- Passion for athletics, recreation, parks, wellness, or outdoor environments
- Ability to travel as needed to support clients and project opportunities
- Must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing athletic fields, sports complexes, recreation facilities, parks, campuses, or outdoor community spaces
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, and other industry-standard design software
- Business development, client management, or seller-doer experience.
- Experience working with municipalities, school districts, colleges, universities, or private sports organizations
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, and delivery of athletic, recreation, wellness, and sports facility projects
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing project scope, schedule, budget, and quality
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development and project pursuits
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative and technically sound design solutions
- Lead site design efforts including grading, drainage, utility coordination, stormwater management, erosion control, and overall site development
- Prepare and oversee construction documents, plans, specifications, and technical reports
- Coordinate with public agencies, contractors, and stakeholders throughout project development and construction
- Mentor and support team members while contributing to the continued growth of the Athletics & Sports Facilities practice
- Participate in industry organizations, networking opportunities, and client engagement activities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan
- Overtime compensation available to most employees
- Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
- ESOP - Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
- 401(k) Match Program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Short term and Long-term disability
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
