Parks Construction Project Supervisor

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

It’s a great time to join the City of Boulder! Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 Compensation Details: Full Pay Range 83,616.00 - 121,118.40 Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Benefit Eligibility Group: Non Union (30+ Hours) Locate the Benefit Eligibility Group value on the Employee Benefit Eligibility document to identify the benefits offered for this job.

Job Description Summary: Under limited supervision, directs, coordinates, and manages all phases of improvement and maintenance projects involving new construction and renovations for city parks. This includes field work, technical expertise, project planning, consultant and vendor coordination and contracting, problem solving, project management, cost estimating, budget tracking, and construction oversight and administration. The Parks Construction Project Supervisor acts as a liaison with contractors, assigned staff, the public, engineers, architects, public utilities, consultants and multiple city departments. This position supervises Parks Construction staff and works directly with Planners and Landscape Architects providing construction related services as needed to complete projects.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers implementing designs from major Capital Improvement Projects to minor renovations.
• Remains alert to conditions and events occurring in and around city parks to anticipate construction needs and repairs.
• Collaborates with Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers to perform and manage construction work in accordance with city policies.
• Coordinates and supervises the Parks Construction workgroup.
• Administers employee performance management, collaborates to set goals, provides coaching, feedback, and evaluation.
• Hires and trains new employees.
• Verifies quality standards for work are being met.
• Assists in developing quality standards and verifies these standards are being met.
• Serves as “Owners Representative” for final project acceptance on projects.
• Coordinates scope of work, work plans, resource allocation, project schedules, and budgets.
• Develops project cost estimates for approval.
• Prepares applications and submittal materials for Planning & Development Services review during the Technical Document submittal(s) and for permits needed to complete a project.
• Assists in the review of Formal Bid documents (produced by consultants) for constructability.
• Assists or supports the review of contractor bids, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Prepares change order documentation and other project correspondence including “as-built” drawings during the construction process.
• Coordinates design and engineering services on projects such as surveying, testing, and field engineering services.
• Contracts, schedules and reviews project testing and documentation.
• Coordinates projects with affected employees, and other departments to effectively communicate how these projects might affect other work / future plans.
• Communicates project status and any significant challenges encountered.
• Develops maintenance standards for recently constructed projects for hand-off to Park Operations staff two years after construction is documented as substantially complete.
• Performs on-site construction and management of projects between multiple contractors and in-house construction staff, as well as pre-construction and post-construction meetings.
• Monitors of construction contracts by documenting construction progress, proposing solutions to construction problems, and maintaining project records.
• Monitors safety processes to ensure the safety of the public, staff and contractors.
• Assists in the prioritization and management of the Asset Management Program.
• Identifies personnel, material, and equipment needs and estimates costs for identified needs.
• Manages orders, purchases and inventories of supplies, equipment and contracted services.
• Manages Equipment and Fleet for workgroup and assigns fleet and equipment to staff.
• Understands and works to implement city and departmental goals and policies.
• Complies with all city and department policies; participate in professional training and development; and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies.
• Understands and adheres to relevant collective bargaining agreements and management policies.
• Communicates with staff, the public, and team members in a professional manner.
• Works effectively as a member of formal and informal teams.
• Understands the interests and concerns of others and is able and willing to share and receive information.
• Cooperates within and across groups and supports group decisions.
• Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; includes feedback loops for effective communication.
• Uses time effectively and efficiently; values time; concentrates efforts on agreed upon priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and understand plans, technical specifications and general conditions.
• Ability to supervise and lead field technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Knowledge at a general level of contract administration, civil engineering, earthwork, irrigation, drainage systems, plant installation, building systems, mechanical systems, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
• Knowledge of and experience with 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 a variety of software applications including drafting software and those that manage schedules and asset databases.
• Skill in leading construction projects, managing construction processes and procedures, and coordinating the work of consultants and contractors.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and familiarity with surveying, masonry, carpentry, paving (asphalt, concrete, crusher fines), swimming pool construction, playground construction.
• Advanced degree in a related field, Professional Engineer license, or Class “ C” Contractors license.
• Eight (8) or more years experience with park, greenway, or similar project construction.
• LEEDTM Accredited Professional and/or City of Boulder “Green Points” contractor certification.
• Experience with resource conservation practices in building and landscape construction (energy, materials and water conservation).
• Experience and skill in leading municipal or public agency construction projects.
• Experience with Microsoft Office as well as asset management software.
• Hold and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License, Class B

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received: Senior Landscape Architect

Supervision Exercised: Construction Lead Technician, Construction Specialist

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Physical and Mental Effort

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation that permits the employee to operate equipment, review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and materials.
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment requiring standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.
• Ability to use all required safety equipment.
• Body strength to lift and carry equipment and supplies as needed.
• Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Working Environment

Works in a clean, comfortable environment and in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions. Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.

Machines and Equipment Used

Standard office equipment, transit, hand and power tools, including chain saws and welding equipment; long‑handles tools; measuring devices, shop tools and equipment; tractors, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, utility vehicles, trailers, snow plows, snow blowers, small power equipment, and hand tools.

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