Sustainable Parks & Capital Projects Manager

Asla-Ncc; Piedmont (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Retirement plan (CalPERS)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

City of Piedmont is seeking a Parks and Projects Manager to lead the development and maintenance of parks, open spaces, and the urban forest. The role manages capital projects, conducts greenscape assessments, and oversees contracts with contractors and construction managers, coordinating with city divisions and external partners.

The position reports to the Director of Public Works, engages with the Park Commission, and supports ongoing initiatives in sustainable park management.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive experience in design, development, and maintenance of parks and landscaped areas or major contracts for capital improvement or service provision.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in landscape architecture, engineering, business or public administration or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage health and evolution of parks, open spaces, and urban forest.
• Conduct condition and needs assessments of greenscape.
• Develop plans for capital improvement projects involving parks, street trees, and municipal facilities.
• Oversee, coordinate, and implement assigned projects and activities.
• Prepare construction, maintenance, and repair contracts; perform contract administration.
• Coordinate projects with other City divisions, developers, and outside agencies from inception to final acceptance.
• Conduct field inspections of City-maintained areas; liaison to Park Commission.
• Collaborate with the Piedmont Beautification Foundation.
• Support Director of Public Works with expertise; perform related work.

Skills

Parks management

Contract management

Project planning

Public works coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture/engineering/business/public administration

Job description

City of Piedmont is seeking a Parks and Projects Manager to lead the development and maintenance of parks, open spaces, and the urban forest. The role manages capital projects, conducts greenscape assessments, and oversees contracts with contractors and construction managers, coordinating with city divisions and external partners.

The position reports to the Director of Public Works, engages with the Park Commission, and supports ongoing initiatives in sustainable park management.