Public Works Projects Lead — Open Space & Parks

City of Palo Alto; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS Pension

Fully Paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Six Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Childcare Assistance up to $10,000/yr

Generous Time Off

Commuter Perks

Job summary

City of Palo Alto seeks a skilled Coordinator Public Works Projects to lead capital improvement and maintenance efforts in Open Space, Parks, and Golf. You will oversee construction activities, manage schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.

You will coordinate with the City’s purchasing team, liaise with contractors and staff, and track budgets while providing regular progress reports.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to two years of college coursework or related training.
• Three years of experience in public works operations, facility or landscape maintenance, or a related field, including at least two years in a lead role or overseeing contractor work.
• A Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee a variety of capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Coordinate contractor activities across multiple maintenance and capital initiatives.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Lead or support project meetings with contractors, City staff, and stakeholders to track budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Identify and resolve project challenges to maintain progress and meet deadlines.
• Maintain, submit detailed records related to billing, scheduling, and project documentation.
• Assist with preparing budget requests and regular progress reports.
• Collaborate with community groups and volunteers to support improvement initiatives.

Skills

Construction plan literacy

Project leadership

Contractor coordination

Budget tracking

Documentation & records

Education

Two years college coursework / related training

Three years public works operations experience

Bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to two years

Job description

City of Palo Alto seeks a skilled Coordinator Public Works Projects to lead capital improvement and maintenance efforts in Open Space, Parks, and Golf. You will oversee construction activities, manage schedules, and ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance on site.

You will coordinate with the City’s purchasing team, liaise with contractors and staff, and track budgets while providing regular progress reports.