Parks Planning and Construction Manager

City of Little Rock; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Little Rock is seeking a leader to oversee the Design and Operations and Improvement Development Divisions within the Parks and Recreation Department, guiding park projects from concept through construction to completion. The role focuses on aligning development with park master plans and ensuring projects are environmentally, aesthetically, and economically feasible for the city.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least four years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, or related field.
• Four years of experience in General Construction, Engineering Design, Architecture Design, or Parks Design, including two years of project/construction management.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Equival ent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities and operations of the Design and Operations and Improvement Development Divisions of the Parks and Recreation Department.
• Manage construction, operation and development of park improvement projects to align with master plans.
• Ensure design and construction are environmentally, aesthetically and economically feasible for the City.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, or related field

Job description

JOB OBJECTIVE: To oversee and manage the day-to-day activities and operations of the Design and Operations and Improvement Development Divisions of the Department of the Parks and Recreation, to include the construction, operation and development of park improvement projects to ensure the development is in compliance with the park master plans and the design and construction of the parks and facilities are environmentally, aesthetically and economically feasible within the City of Little Rock.

This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

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These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, or a related field; four (4) years of experience in General Construction, Engineering Design, Architecture Design, or Parks Design to include two (2) years of demonstrated project/construction management experience, or a related area, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:

• Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver’s License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER:This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

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