Parks & Open Space Project Leader

City of Sammamish; Sammamish (WA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedules

14 paid holidays + floating holiday

Job summary

City of Sammamish is seeking a Parks Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction for parks, facilities, and capital projects. You will collaborate with consultants, citizen groups, and staff to craft resilient open spaces.

The role includes budget oversight, grant preparation, SEPA reviews, and public presentations. A Washington resident with a relevant degree and 5 years of parks experience is preferred, with hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture, urban planning, construction management, or related field with five years of related experience.
• Residents of Washington State required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in parks, facilities, and capital projects planning and construction management.

Responsibilities

• Develops and monitors schedules for planning, design, and construction with project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinates consultant selection, contracts, and budgets for park projects.
• Oversees construction to ensure compliance with plans, budgets, and regulations.
• Manages project budgets, authorizes payments, and processes change orders.
• Prepares grant applications and environmental review documents (SEPA).
• Represents the city at meetings, hearings, and public presentations; coordinates public involvement.
• Assists with Parks CIP and planning budgets; supports closeout and evaluation of projects.

Skills

English communication

Budget management

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture, urban planning, construction management, or related field

5 years of experience in parks and landscape project planning and construction management

Tools

SketchUp

ArcView GIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of Sammamish is seeking a Parks Project Manager to lead planning, design, and construction for parks, facilities, and capital projects. You will collaborate with consultants, citizen groups, and staff to craft resilient open spaces.

The role includes budget oversight, grant preparation, SEPA reviews, and public presentations. A Washington resident with a relevant degree and 5 years of parks experience is preferred, with hybrid work options available.