Parks Project Manager

Job Title: Parks Project Manager

Direct Reports: None

Reports to: Executive Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Full-Time

Salary Range: L; Expected Hiring: $7,921 to $8,403 monthly

Benefits: 100% employee health care/dental care and 80% family coverage, 100% employee vision coverage, employer paid L&I and WA CARES, WA PERS, 11 paid holidays per year one of which is floating, 8 hours paid sick time monthly, paid vacation accrued based on length of service.

Summary: Performs difficult administrative work identifying, developing, implementing, managing and completing projects within the Annual Budget, Capital Facilities Plan and other locations, and related work as apparent or assigned. This includes Capital Projects, Small Works Projects and related work. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Executive Director.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct small and large projects.
• Manage complex projects from concept to implementation.
• Guide projects through the required development review process with County or other permitting agency.
• Understand and apply architectural and engineering drawings.
• Write grant proposals.
• Maintain records, and prepare a variety of related reports, including status reports.
• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; comprehend and use English effectively, including producing all forms of communications in a clear, concise, and understandable manner to intended audiences.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; work independently with little or no direction, set priorities, and meet deadlines customized software application programs appropriate to assigned activities.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Implements, a capital improvement project portfolio, and oversees all phases of the project management process: conceptual development, planning, permitting, identification of resources, scheduling, procurement, construction management, prevailing wage, budgeting, auditing, commissioning, close out, reporting, and other related activities.
• Identifies opportunities to create projects and infrastructure in consultation with the Executive Director and prepares bid documents, request for proposals or other procurement mechanisms as appropriate to hire contractors and consultants.
• Prepares project budget; controls and monitors expenses within budget; manages contractor performance; prepares various reports and documents; and conducts market analysis.
• Communicates with any boards and commissions who should review District projects andmakes presentations regarding planning and execution of projects to the public and community groups.
• Oversees and coordinates the efforts of consultants and contractors toward the efficient completion of a project.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Provide continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.

Knowledge of:

• Administrative principles and practices, including program development, implementation, evaluation, and project management.
• Principles and practices of project budget development and administration.
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, codes, and regulations related to assigned activities, particularly public works contracting requirements and small works contracting requirements including the use of the MRSC Small Works Roster.
• Modern office practices, methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Record-keeping principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Public speaking.
• Project management techniques including all available project delivery methods authorized by State law.
• Planning, design, and construction principles.
• Land use, zoning, parking regulations, shoreline management, and building codes.
• Planning and building inspection, policies, and procedures.
• Real estate principles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, civil or construction engineering, urban orregional planning, architecture, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in project management, or equivalent combination of educationand experience.
• Two (2) years of capital and small works projects in a government (municipal) setting.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License with a driving record acceptable to KeyPen Parks.
• Medical/physical evaluation and drug test prior to employment at Key Pen Parks’ expense.
• A criminal background check through law enforcement agencies will be conducted on all successful applicants prior to their being appointed to this position.

Additional Requirements:

• Non-smoking and drug free workplace.

Working Conditions and Physical Abilities:

• This work requires regular and punctual attendance at the office or other assigned locations.
• Occasionally requires exertion of up to 35 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel,frequently requires standing and occasionally requires walking, sitting, climbing orbalancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms;work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work occasionally requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to outdoor weather conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, construction site, light traffic).

Desired Licenses and Trainings (or ability to obtain after hire):

• First Aid/CPR (or ability to obtain after hire)
• Certified playground safety inspector (or ability to obtain after hire)
• Certified Project Manager (desired)

Disclaimer: The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

To apply for this position visit https://www.keypenparks.com/jobs.html

Key Pen Parks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity or sexual orientation), pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or other protected class.

Pay: $7,921.00 - $8,403.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person