Bowman to Lead Program Management for The Aurora Highlands, the Largest Community Development in Denver Metro Area

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Bowman Consulting Group (NASDAQ: BWMN) has been selected to provide program management services for The Aurora Highlands, a 3,000-acre master planned community in Aurora, Colorado. The company will oversee the design of more than $500 million worth of infrastructure, manage development plans, coordinate with other consultants, and handle land use enhancements. The project, the largest community development in the Denver metro area, will feature 500 acres of open space, over 20 miles of trails, four planned schools, a hospital, an Aquatic Center, retail spaces, and a civic and recreation center.

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• Secured major program management contract for $500 million infrastructure project
• Selected as lead program manager for Denver's largest community development project
• Expanding presence in Colorado market with significant infrastructure project

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Program Management Analyst

This $500 million infrastructure program management contract represents a significant revenue opportunity for Bowman. The project's scale and complexity, involving a 3,000-acre development with multiple stakeholders, positions Bowman for steady long-term revenue streams. The scope includes critical infrastructure design oversight, contractor selection and regulatory compliance - all high-margin services. The Aurora Highlands project's comprehensive nature, featuring healthcare facilities, schools and recreation centers, suggests multiple phases of work extending several years. This contract enhances Bowman's presence in the growing Denver metro market while demonstrating their ability to secure large-scale, complex projects that could lead to similar opportunities in other regions.

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions and program management services to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, announced today that it has been selected to provide program management services for The Aurora Highlands, a 3,000-acre master planned community in Aurora, Colorado.

As program manager, Bowman will oversee the design of more than $500 million worth of infrastructure, in addition to the refinement of short- and long-term development plans, the management of other engineering and design consultants as well as the coordination of land use and public enhancements. The Company will also work to manage bid packages, assist with selecting contractors and work with the City of Aurora on infrastructure entitlements and design approvals.

“Bowman has the project management experience and capabilities necessary to help The Aurora Highlands set the standard for quality community development in the Denver metro area,” said Dan Swayze, chief operating officer at Bowman. “Collaborating with the district, city and other stakeholders has already proven productive and we look forward to building on this momentum.”

The Aurora Highlands is the largest community development currently underway in the Denver metro area, extending the region to the east. The project will feature 500 acres of open space, over 20 miles of trails and has already launched its first of four planned schools. Future plans include a hospital, for which the first phase is currently in design, an Aquatic Center called the Beach Club, which is getting ready to start construction, along with future retail spaces and a civic and recreation center.

About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment. With over 2,200 employees in more than 95 locations throughout the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com or investors.bowman.com.

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FAQ

What is the value of infrastructure design Bowman (BWMN) will oversee at The Aurora Highlands?

Bowman will oversee the design of more than $500 million worth of infrastructure at The Aurora Highlands development.

How many acres does The Aurora Highlands project managed by Bowman (BWMN) cover?

The Aurora Highlands is a 3,000-acre master planned community development project in Aurora, Colorado.

What are the key amenities planned for The Aurora Highlands project managed by Bowman (BWMN)?

The project will include 500 acres of open space, over 20 miles of trails, four schools, a hospital, an Aquatic Center (Beach Club), retail spaces, and a civic and recreation center.