Parks CIP Project Manager (Public Sector)

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking a Project Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department. This role manages multi-project initiatives, coordinating staffing, consultants, and contractor oversight to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication, negotiation, and public presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of progressive project management experience.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes related to project assignment.
• Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage design, development, and implementation of projects including requirements gathering and staffing.
• Oversee consultant services, including contract negotiation and payment approvals.
• Develop short- and long-range plans with timelines for start-up and completion of projects.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contracts

Public presentations

Negotiation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Project accounting software

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking a Project Manager for the Parks and Recreation Department. This role manages multi-project initiatives, coordinating staffing, consultants, and contractor oversight to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to budgets and quality standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree and at least six years of relevant experience, with strong skills in communication, negotiation, and public presentations.