Park Project Manager

Park Project Manager

Salary : $80,222.76 / annual mid-point - $96,267.31 / annual max (Depending on qualifications)

To perform professional work in planning, coordinating and managing the development of parks, trails, open spaces, and recreational facilities; obtain and manage the services of design consultants; provide construction project administration and management; manage projects through staff technical review and final approval of designs; assist the Director of Parks and Recreation with project management as needed.

General supervision is provided by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct and Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.

• Planning. Develop, review and evaluate near and long-term park plans; evaluate and analyze existing facilities and recommend projects to correct deficiencies or enhance facilities.
• Design Management. Develop and coordinate site analysis and project design for park, trail, facility repair and improvement, and open space projects; coordinate consultant selection and conduct contract negotiations for planning and design services; manage design consultants; develop budgetary cost estimates; recommend priorities and project phasing; compile and manage project statistical and technical data and justification.
• Construction Management. Prepare bidding and contract documents; ensure bonding and insurance requirements are met; select method of acquisition for construction services; perform contract administration duties and site observation; prepare contract change orders; obtain Management or Council approval for contract award and change orders as appropriate; prepare and process contractor pay estimates; ensure construction is inspected; provide construction project updates to Department Director; manage project to budget; recommend project acceptance.
• Agency Coordination. Work with other Parks and Recreation Staff, City Departments, and regional and state development agencies to coordinate project timing and integrate strategies; manage technical services contracts as required; seek opportunities for grant funding; evaluate programs, services and activities to assure the needs of the public are met.
• Project Review. Assist staff and consultants in project planning, design, and construction; assist in the development and review of the planning efforts for parks and recreation, other Departments, and other public and private entities as appropriate.
• Public Interface. Confer with the general public, and other public and private sector representatives on park planning issues including project design and coordination; develop cooperative professional relationships with local community agencies and citizen groups; participate in formal and informal public meetings with government agencies and public groups to review project plans, solicit input and develop consensus.
• Prepare special and recurring reports; review operational analysis of programs and services; collect and analyze data, and coordinate special reporting; assist with budget planning; administer grant programs as required.
• Prepare presentation graphics including line rendered drawings, computer graphics and Power Point presentations.
• Stay abreast of construction management industry best practices; ensure that functional use, maintenance, aesthetics and safety considerations in all projects are met.
• Create and manage files, compile data and operate and utilize various software which could include AutoCAD, MS Office products and GIS products.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, civil engineering, project planning, architecture, landscape architecture or other related field.

Experience

Five years of work experience in project management involving the planning, design and / or construction of major public or private projects.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of an active license as an Engineer or Architect or Certification as a Project Manager (CPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP), in any state and the ability to obtain a Texas license within 12 months of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 40 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends required

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

This position does not require a physical for employment.

Applicants with disabilities meeting the job requirements and capable of performing the essential functions of the job, either on their own or with reasonable accommodations, are encouraged to apply.