City Parks Construction Lead — Projects & Renovations

City of Boulder; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Boulder seeks a Parks Construction Project Supervisor to direct and manage major capital improvement projects for city parks. This role requires coordinating with Landscape Architects, Planners, engineers, and contractors, ensuring design integrity, safety, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise staff, develop cost estimates, review contractor bids, and maintain compliance with city policies across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand plans, technical specifications and general conditions.
• Ability to supervise and lead field technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Knowledge of contract administration, civil engineering, earthwork, irrigation, drainage systems, plant installation, building systems, mechanical systems, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
• Knowledge of design and engineering principles, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment as they apply to new construction and park renovations.
• Knowledge and use of computers and comfort with drafting software and asset databases.
• Skill in leading construction projects, managing construction processes and coordinating the work of consultants and contractors.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

Responsibilities

• Assists Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers implementing designs from Capital Improvement Projects.
• Collaborates with staff to anticipate construction needs and repairs.
• Coordinates and supervises the Parks Construction workgroup.
• Prepares project cost estimates and budget approvals.
• Assists in reviewing bid documents for constructability and bids.
• Monitors safety processes and maintains project records and change orders.
• Acts as Owners Representative for final project acceptance on projects.

Skills

Read plans

Lead construction projects

Supervise field technicians

Contract administration

Cost estimating & budgeting

Coordination with consultants

Education

Professional Engineer license

Contractor license (Class C)

Tools

Drafting software

Asset management software

Job description

The City of Boulder seeks a Parks Construction Project Supervisor to direct and manage major capital improvement projects for city parks. This role requires coordinating with Landscape Architects, Planners, engineers, and contractors, ensuring design integrity, safety, and on-time delivery.

You will supervise staff, develop cost estimates, review contractor bids, and maintain compliance with city policies across multiple departments.