Planning Project Manager

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Planning Project Manager to join our Des Moines office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking for a Planning Project Manager who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! You will join our well-established Planning and Urban Design team, managing project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, ensuring client satisfaction through strategic planning and execution, and actively engaging in business development activities to grow client relationships. Planning projects will vary, with emphasis on land use and zoning, ordinance development, comprehensive plans, small area and master plans, transportation, parks and trails or environmental review.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Lead the planning, execution, and performance of multiple planning projects
• Prepare scopes of services, budget estimates, and support contract negotiations
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring expectations are met and relationships are maintained
• Coordinate with internal teams and subconsultants to deliver high-quality project outcomes
• Supervise staff assignments, review deliverables, and implement quality assurance practices
• Mentor and develop team members through coaching, performance reviews, and professional growth opportunities
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, public outreach, and consensus-building processes
• Lead presentations and meetings with clients, public officials, and project partners
• Support business development efforts including RFP evaluation, proposal preparation, and strategic planning

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in urban and regional planning, public policy, or closely related field
• 10 years of progressive planning and management experience
• Certification by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or affiliate organization is strongly preferred
• Thorough knowledge of planning methods, applications and related software
• Knowlege and skills in project management software, such as MS Project and Primavera
• Experience implementing methods and techniques for agency and stakeholder involvement, effective technical reporting and presentations
• Experience researching methods and statistical principles related to urban growth and development
• Strong skills in client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service and evaluation of client satisfaction

Bolton & Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

WHY BOLTON & MENK?
Bolton & Menk, Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949, we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today, Bolton & Menk has more than 1,000 employees throughout more than 35 locations in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Colorado providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/about-us/

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton & Menk, we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton & Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan, flexible schedules, and career development opportunities. Learn more here: https://www.bolton-menk.com/careers

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.