Parks Master Planner & Urban Design Lead

City of Bentonville; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bentonville's Parks & Recreation department seeks a seasoned landscape architect or civil engineer to lead planning and design for park and greenway projects. You will coordinate with design firms, city staff, and external stakeholders to deliver master plans and capital projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and technical expertise in land development, stormwater, and plant ecosystems, supported by GIS and industry-standard design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university with 5+ years of urban development/parks planning experience.
• Arkansas Landscape Architecture License or Professional Engineer license, or eligibility for licensure in Arkansas.
• Knowledge of construction materials, storm water management, plant materials, and horticultural practices; familiarity with bio-swales, rain gardens, stream restoration, porous concrete.
• Proficiency with GIS and design software (ArcMap, AutoCAD, Photoshop) and standard office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and design for park and recreation facilities; prepare SOQs, review plans, specs, and RFPs.
• Manage capital projects across design phases; coordinate with design firms and internal departments; ensure code compliance.
• Prepare staff reviews and city council agendas; assist with easement acquisitions and grant management.
• Conduct field investigations and feasibility studies; develop plans, cost estimates, and bids for in-house projects.

Skills

Diplomacy

Active listening

Verbal communication

Servant leadership

Teamwork

Public interaction

Education

Landscape Architecture degree

Civil Engineering degree

Arkansas license or P.E.

Licensure eligibility

Tools

ArcMap

AutoCAD

Adobe Photoshop

MS Word

PowerPoint

Job description

City of Bentonville's Parks & Recreation department seeks a seasoned landscape architect or civil engineer to lead planning and design for park and greenway projects. You will coordinate with design firms, city staff, and external stakeholders to deliver master plans and capital projects on time and within budget.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and technical expertise in land development, stormwater, and plant ecosystems, supported by GIS and industry-standard design