Parks Capital Program Manager

This position is hybrid: primarily in-person, with the flexibility to work from home.

As the Capital Program Manager (Parks Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery Manager), you will step into a key leadership role within Pierce County Parks and Recreation, where your vision and expertise will help shape vibrant, sustainable public spaces for generations to come. You will lead and support a talented team across five impactful program areas: planning and policy development, capital programming and construction, grant development, and stewardship of open space and natural areas.

In this role, you will provide mentorship, training, and strategic direction to staff, while collaborating closely with the Director and executive leadership team on department-wide policy, budgeting, and operational priorities. If you are passionate about public service, equity, and environmental stewardship and ready to make a lasting difference in your community, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose.

Pierce County Parks and Recreation manages more than 5,200 acres of parks, trails, and open space, ranging from community hubs to natural areas. We deliver diverse recreation programs and maintain the infrastructure that supports both active play and quiet connection with nature.

Our department is made up of four divisions:
Park and Recreation Operations, Business Operations, Volunteer and Resource Development, and Park Stewardship and Infrastructure Delivery, working together to serve one of the most dynamic and fast-growing regions in Washington. Guided by our mission to create livable communities, we provide opportunities for people to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, live healthy lives, and experience inclusive, thriving public spaces.

Joining Pierce County Parks means being part of a forward-thinking team that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact, where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Learn more about the Pierce County Parks and Recreation Department.

Success in this role starts with you, a collaborative, people-centered leader who brings both strategic insight and practical follow-through. You lead with empathy, communicate clearly, and foster inclusion, building trust across diverse teams and community partners.

You use sound judgment, take accountability, and manage projects with transparency, delivering on time, within budget, and with care for public resources. Advancing our Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) priorities will rely on your ability to plan thoughtfully, coordinate proactively, and follow through with discipline.

Equally important, you help shape a workplace culture grounded in respect, continuous learning, and shared responsibility. You empower others, encourage collaboration, and bring clarity to goals and expectations. Ultimately, your success is measured not just by results, but by the strong, lasting relationships you build, strengthening both our organization and the communities we serve.

In this dynamic role, you will have the opportunity to lead with purpose, shaping parks, trails, and public spaces that make a lasting impact across Pierce County. You will play a key role in strengthening essential business processes, advancing capital projects, and engaging the community in meaningful ways. This position also offers significant professional growth, with access to robust training, mentorship, and online learning opportunities designed to support your development and long-term success within Pierce County.

• Provide leadership and direction for long-term planning, design, permitting, and construction of park, open space, and recreation facilities within the County’s Capital Improvement Program, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee and develop the division’s operating and capital budgets, monitor expenditures, and manage grant applications and external funding sources to support strategic priorities.
• Manage and support division staff—including planners, project managers, and…