Assistant Project Manager – Landscape Architecture & Planning | West Hartford, CT | Bohler
Bohler · West Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Civil Engineering · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The Assistant Project Manager will support the planning and design process for land-development projects from concept through construction documents. They will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client and agency correspondence, and oversee project scoping, scheduling, and permitting.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning with at least 7 years of experience in private land development. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp is required, with RLA registration preferred.
Full description
You’ll support the planning and design process across active land-development projects, applying strong technical insight, coordination skills, and early leadership to move site plans from concept to approval.
About the Role
Bohler’s West Hartford, CT office is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Landscape Architecture & Planning, to contribute to project coordination, design development, and client communication across the Greater Hartford Metro area. This role blends technical landscape architecture, planning fundamentals, and project management, giving you increasing ownership in early scoping, design, permitting, and client collaboration.
What You’ll Do
- Apply broad planning and landscape architecture principles across conceptual design through construction documents
- Provide guidance during master planning and site-specific design with a focus on accuracy and clarity
- Coordinate preparation of drawings, exhibits, and calculations with architects, engineers, designers, and technicians
- Collaborate with internal teams and external clients throughout the design and review process
- Participate in proposal and contract review; support business development activities
- Prepare and manage project correspondence with clients, agencies, attorneys, and contractors
- Deliver construction cost estimates and support entitlement applications
- Lead project coordination tasks, including preparing submittals, tracking comments, and advancing approval packages
- Mentor staff in developing design, production, and communication skills
- Attend networking functions and build visibility for the practice
- Manage project elements, including scoping, scheduling, permitting coordination, and closeout
- Maintain alignment with all Bohler standards, policies, and QA/QC expectations
What We Offer
- Early project leadership experience with direct client and agency interaction
- A role that blends technical design, planning, and project-delivery responsibilities
- Opportunities to strengthen project management fundamentals, including scoping and scheduling
- Exposure to proposals, business development, and cross-office collaboration
- Mentorship from project managers and discipline leaders who help strengthen your judgment and coordination skills
- Training and tools that enhance your project management capabilities, technical understanding, and communication effectiveness
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Planning
- 7+ years of experience in private land-development landscape architecture; (Registered Landscape Architect) RLA preferred
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (Civil 3D), Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, and SketchUp
- Strong written, verbal, and graphic communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and lead portions of project delivery
- High energy, flexibility, and readiness to operate at a dynamic pace
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities
Elevate your landscape design career with expanded responsibility, greater technical ownership, and increased influence on project outcomes. Apply today and move into your next stage of development.
