Project Manager I - Park Design

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

City Of Atlanta Parks & Recreation is seeking a Project Manager I - Park Design to lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting for major park projects. You will act as the subject-matter expert on scope, schedule, and cost, and coordinate with the Director of Park Planning and Design and the Senior Leadership Team.

The role requires independent work on defined assignments within a growing program, delivering designs that meet community needs and departmental standards, while adhering to deadlines.

Qualifications

• This is an emerging professional capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession.
• This is a single position and not part of a promotional series.

Responsibilities

• Performs project management tasks at a professional level, working with the Director of Park Planning and Design and DPR Senior Leadership Team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering projects from start to finish in accordance with the Program Management Plan, serving as the subject-matter expert on the project’s scope, schedule, and budget.

Job description

Parks & Recreation

Project Manager I - Park Design

Posting Expires: October 14, 2026

Salary: $70,000/annually

General Description and Classification Standards

Performs project management tasks at a professional level, working with the Director of Park Planning and Design and DPR Senior Leadership Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and administering projects from start to finish in accordance with the Program Management Plan, serving as the subject-matter expert on the project’s scope, schedule, and budget.

This is an emerging professional capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession. This is a single position and not part of a promotional series.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. Depending on the organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.