Project Manager- Parks and Recreation

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District is seeking an experienced District Project Manager to lead planning, design, procurement, construction, and close-out of parks, recreation, trails, and community amenities in Round Rock, TX. You will coordinate with consultants, contractors, and District staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include design oversight, contract administration, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory compliance for capital improvements that

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, reports, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of project management principles, budgeting, and procurement processes.
• Strong coordination and communication with consultants, staff, and Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee park, recreation, landscape, and amenity capital projects through all phases from planning to close-out.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors to meet objectives and standards.
• Review plans, specs, contracts, pay apps, and schedules; monitor progress and quality; recommend actions.
• Assist with contract preparation, negotiation, and administration; advise on selections.
• Facilitate meetings with stakeholders, including planners, residents, and committees to ensure alignment.
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations, permits, safety standards, and ADA requirements.
• Prepare procurement materials (RFPs, RFQs, bids) and monitor expenditures and budgets.
• Conduct final inspections and ensure smooth turnover to operations.

Skills

Reading plans and specs

Budgeting & cost control

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Join our Team and be part of The Brushy Creek Life!

The Location:

Come experience "The Brushy Creek Life" in Round Rock, Texas, just minutes north of Austin. Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District enjoys the quiet rural aspects of small-town America while having proximity to cosmopolitan amenities.

The Organization:

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District is home to 18,000+ residents. Formed initially as Williamson County Municipal Utility District No. 2 in 1977, BCMUD provides water and wastewater services, recreational activities, beautiful gardens, parks, and miles of trails through the Brushy Creek community. BCMUD operates four swimming pools, four tennis courts, and a disc golf course throughout the community.

At the heart of our District is the Brushy Creek Community Center. Our Community Center features two gyms, two racquetball courts, weight room, rock wall, and recreational programming, including various fun activities, educational and fitness classes.

Brushy Creek employs approximately 190 seasonal, part-time, and full-time team members.

District Project Manager:

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (BCMUD) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of the District's parks, recreation, trail, landscape, and community amenity projects from concept development through project close-out.

This position serves as the District's primary project management resource for capital improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents, including parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, trails, pavilions, recreational amenities, landscaping improvements, and related public spaces. The Project Manager will coordinate with consultants, contractors, District staff, citizen advisory committees, and the Board of Directors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with the District's mission and community vision.

Essential Functions:

• Project Development & Management: Manages park, recreation, landscape, and community amenity capital projects through all phases, including project planning, feasibility evaluation, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and close-out. Develops project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and status reports.
• Design and Construction Oversight: Coordinates with landscape architects, engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure project designs meet District objectives, community needs, budget constraints, and applicable standards.
• Construction Administration: Reviews construction plans, specifications, contract documents, pay applications, and project schedules. Monitors construction progress, quality, and contractor performance and recommends corrective actions when necessary.
• Contract Management: Assists with the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, professional services agreements, construction contracts, and change orders. Provides recommendations regarding consultant and contractor selection.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates and attends project-related meetings, including planning, design review, pre-bid, bid opening, pre-construction, and construction progress meetings. Collaborates with the General Manager, Board of Directors, citizen advisory committees, residents, and District departments to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures projects comply with applicable codes, regulations, permitting requirements, safety standards, and ADA accessibility requirements throughout design and construction.
• Procurement & Budget Administration: Works with Purchasing and Finance staff to prepare RFPs, RFQs, bid documents, purchase orders, and other procurement materials. Monitors project expenditures and budget performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Close-Out & Transition: Conducts final inspections, coordinates punch-list completion, reviews project documentation, and ensures successful project close-out and turnover to District operations staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible project management experience, preferably involving parks, recreation facilities, trails, landscape improvements, public spaces, or municipal capital improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of project management principles, construction administration, budgeting, and procurement processes.