Parks Construction Project Supervisor

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Final date to receive applications:

November 10, 2026

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range
83,616.Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.

This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30+ Hours)
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Job Description

Summary:

Under limited supervision, directs, coordinates, and manages all phases of improvement and maintenance projects involving new construction and renovations for city parks. This includes field work, technical expertise, project planning, consultant and vendor coordination and contracting, problem solving, project management, cost estimating, budget tracking, and construction oversight and administration. The Parks Construction Project Supervisor acts as a liaison with contractors, assigned staff, the public, engineers, architects, public utilities, consultants and multiple city departments.

This position supervises Parks Construction staff and works directly with Planners and Landscape Architects providing construction related services as needed to complete projects.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers implementing designs from major Capital Improvement Projects to minor renovations.

Remains alert to conditions and events occurring in and around city parks to anticipate construction needs and repairs.

Collaborates with Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers to perform and manage construction work in accordance with city policies.

Coordinates and supervises the Parks Construction workgroup.

Administers employee performance management, collaborates to set goals, provides coaching, feedback, and evaluation.

Hires and trains new employees.

Verifies quality standards for work are being met.

Assists in developing quality standards and verifies these standards are being met. Serves as “Owners Representative” for final project acceptance on projects.

Coordinates scope of work, work plans, resource allocation, project schedules, and budgets.

Develops project cost estimates for approval.

Prepares applications and submittal materials for Planning & Development Services review during the Technical Document submittal(s) and for permits needed to complete a project.

Assists in the review of Formal Bid documents (produced by consultants) for constructability.

Assists or supports the review of contractor bids, RFPs, and RFQs.Prepares change order documentation and other project correspondence including “as-built” drawings during the construction process.

Coordinates design and engineering services on projects such as surveying, testing, and field engineering services. Contracts, schedules and reviews project testing and documentation.

Coordinates projects with affected employees, and other departments to effectively communicate how these projects might affect other work / future plans. Communicates project status and any significant challenges encountered.

Develops maintenance standards for recently constructed projects for hand-off to Park Operations staff two years after construction is documented as substantially complete.

Performs on-site construction and management of projects between multiple contractors and in-house construction staff, as well as pre-construction and post-construction meetings.

Monitors of construction contracts by documenting construction progress, proposing solutions to construction problems, and maintaining project records.

Monitors safety processes to ensure the safety of the public, staff and contractors.

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