Landscape Architect Park Project Manager

Job Title

Landscape Architect Park Project Manager

Chief Design & Implementation Officer/ Park Improvement Director

Full-time;
Exempt

August 2026

Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. A non-profit established in 1992, APF fills the city’s funding and resource gap needed to develop, maintain and enhance the area’s nearly 300 parks, trails and green spaces.

The Landscape Architect Park Project Manager will work closely with the Chief Design & Implementation Officer, Park Improvement Director, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, consultants, contractors, and community members to perform landscape architectural activities associated with the planning, design, and implementation of park, recreational and open space improvement projects for Austin Parks Foundation on public parkland. The role will primarily focus on providing project support and coordination with design and implementation of park improvement projects, including park design services offered to support the community with park planning and design.

• Prepare conceptual plans, design development plans, construction drawings, construction details etc. for parkland, green spaces, etc.
• Prepare maps, drawings or illustrative exhibits by hand and with computerized drafting and graphic programs.
• Develop and evaluate plans, criteria, and scope of work documents for a variety of projects and programs.
• Develop project schedules, reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documentation related to planning, design, and construction.
• Research, investigate and develop reports, cost estimates, correspondence and official documents.
• Prepare park design concepts and project plans incorporating community engagement outcomes, site inventory and analysis, APR standards, and professional best practices.
• Provide technical design and graphic support across APF teams to support marketing, communications, operations, and project implementation efforts.

• Coordinate and direct the design and consultant teams for park improvement projects.
• Plan, schedule and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• Lead and participate in project meetings with internal staff and external partners.
• Prepare and disseminate regular project status updates to leadership and project partners.
• Document construction progress and share with team and project partners.
• Monitor project budgets, process consultant and contractor invoices, and ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget and tracking of ongoing project funding needs.
• Support project grant pursuits with APF team.
• Track metrics of work performed and project performance over time.
• Support Chief Design & Implementation Officer and Park Improvement Director at all stages of project implementation.
• Regularly travel to different locations around Austin.

• Conduct field inspections of work done contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain adherence to relevant City of Austin and APR standards including design elements, construction details and procurement processes.
• Provide technical advice & assistance to field personnel, contractors, etc.
• Coordinate and collaborate with City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department partner liaisons to ensure projects incorporate feedback and meet APR design criteria.

• Develop language, plans and images to communicate the project work to the public.
• Answer citizen questions & provide assistance.
• Coordinate community engagement needs to support project design and implementation with APF team and APR community engagement specialists.
• Develop and implement community engagement plans in coordination with APR standards, including demographic analysis, cost estimates, outreach strategies, and stakeholder management.
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