Project Manager (Austin Parks and Recreation)

Austin, Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Work-life balance programs

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks a Project Manager to lead park development capital projects from concept to construction and warranty. You will coordinate design teams, staff, and consultants to meet sustainability and resilience goals while delivering a quality public-facing product.

Responsibilities include engaging stakeholders, preparing executive materials, and ensuring projects meet schedules and budgets in a dynamic city environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing capital improvement projects from pre-planning to post-occupancy.
• Knowledge of SITES, LEED, and sustainable design principles.
• Ability to communicate with City leadership and in public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of landscape and site capital improvement projects.
• Lead community engagement from concept through construction and warranty.
• Coordinate staff and consultants; monitor budgets and schedules.
• Prepare reports and presentations for City Manager, management team, and Council.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team leadership

Risk management

Education

Registered Landscape Architect

Professional Engineer

Tools

Project management software

Job description

* Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to, gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.* Manages the selection process and administers consultant services, including negotiating contract terms and fees by negotiating the contract, approving the consultant's product, approving payment to consultant, initiating poor performance remedies, etc.* Develops short- and long-range plans for future to ongoing projects, including estimating timelines for start-up and completion of projects.* Manages, monitors, and reviews contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.* Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office, Mayor, and City Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinance memorandums and presentations.* Prepares and delivers presentations to the City Manager, management team, and department directors.* Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing challenges faced by the City organization.* Manages the performance of professional staff in work involving organizational structure review and operations research and related work reviewing departments, divisions, and programs.* Assists in planning, directing, and coordinating, through subordinate level staff, the department work plan; meets with management staff to identify and resolve problems; assigns projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; and reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures.* Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, field personnel, contractors, etc.* Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associate project assignment.* Knowledge of project accounting and methodologies and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.* Knowledge of design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.* Knowledge of budget policies and principles.* Knowledge of contract policies and procedures.* Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.* Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.* Skill in using available applicable software packages.* Skill in evaluating contract agreements.* Skill in negotiating with various audiences to accomplish objectives.* Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations.* Skill in completing projects within the required scheduling.* Ability to make prompt decisions and develop new and relative ideas for providing a quality product and quality customer service with little or no supervision.* Ability to perform all facets of projects with little or no supervision.* Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).* Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures, identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.* Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.* Ability to resolve conflicts and difficult situations.* Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.* Experience managing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) in all phases from pre-planning to post-occupancy, including projects that are large and complex in nature.* Municipality experience representing employer at City Councils, Boards, and Commission Meetings, including media communication skills (on-camera, verbally and in writing).* Experience in developing and implementing park vision plans.* Experience developing and monitoring schedules and budgets for the design and construction of landscape and site capital improvement projects.* Experience facilitating public sector projects including navigating stakeholder needs, reviewing contracts and dealing with municipal permitting processes.* Experience in community engagement activities to inform design decisions.* Experience in construction oversight/supervision.Experience as a Registered Landscape Architect or Professional Engineer on projects.* Knowledge of SITES, LEED, and sustainable design principles.* Knowledge of Municipal Land Development Code.The purpose of the **Project Manager** position is to facilitate the delivery of landscape and site capital improvement projects on the Park Development team, from community engagement and concept development through construction and warranty phases. This position will be responsible for both large and small projects that meet larger goals of the Park Development program, including meeting sustainability and resilience goals while also achieving design excellence for the Parks system.* Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.* May be required to work during special events, evening, weekends and holidays.* Work schedule and location are subject to change based on departmental needs and programs.* Telework may be available after probationary period under COA Flexible Work Arrangement.* May be required to work during City emergencies such as extreme weather events.* **Application:** A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and/or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as \"See Resume\" will not be accepted, and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.* **Skills Assessments:** Skills assessment(s) may be required as part of the recruitment process.* **Virtual Interviews:** APR may conduct virtual interviews.* **Military/Veteran:** An applicant claiming Military/Veteran status must provide a copy of his or her DD-214(s), or valid comparable document, at the time of interview.* **Physical Requirements:**Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying, or using a force equal to lifting up to ten (10) pounds. Work environment includes inside, and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, and hazards associated with equipment operation including fumes, oils, gases and mists. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant's needs and safety issues.**Travel:** If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you will drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.**Competitive Benefits**: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.**Career Growth**: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.