Parks and Recreation Project Manager

Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District (BCMUD) is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, procurement, construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of the District's parks, recreation, trail, landscape, and community amenity projects from concept development through project close-out.

This position serves as the District's primary project management resource for capital improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for residents, including parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, trails, pavilions, recreational amenities, landscaping improvements, and related public spaces. The Project Manager will coordinate with consultants, contractors, District staff, citizen advisory committees, and the Board of Directors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with the District's mission and community vision.

Essential Functions:

Project Development & Management: Manages park, recreation, landscape, and community amenity capital projects through all phases, including project planning, feasibility evaluation, design, permitting, procurement, construction, and close-out. Develops project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and status reports.
Design and Construction Oversight:
Coordinates with landscape architects, engineers, architects, consultants, and contractors to ensure project designs meet District objectives, community needs, budget constraints, and applicable standards.
Construction Administration: Reviews construction plans, specifications, contract documents, pay applications, and project schedules. Monitors construction progress, quality, and contractor performance and recommends corrective actions when necessary.
Contract Management: Assists with the preparation, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts, professional services agreements, construction contracts, and change orders. Provides recommendations regarding consultant and contractor selection.
Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates and attends project-related meetings, including planning, design review, pre-bid, bid opening, pre-construction, and construction progress meetings. Collaborates with the General Manager, Board of Directors, citizen advisory committees, residents, and District departments to ensure effective communication and project alignment.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensures projects comply with applicable codes, regulations, permitting requirements, safety standards, and ADA accessibility requirements throughout design and construction.
Procurement & Budget Administration: Works with Purchasing and Finance staff to prepare RFPs, RFQs, bid documents, purchase orders, and other procurement materials. Monitors project expenditures and budget performance throughout the project lifecycle.
Project Close-Out & Transition: Conducts final inspections, coordinates punch-list completion, reviews project documentation, and ensures successful project close-out and turnover to District operations staff.

Benefits:

• The District covers the entire cost of employees'medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance up to 50K.
• Retirement plan through the Texas County District Retirement System with a contribution match of 2 to 1 at retirement
• Employee funded 457 option
• Certification pay
• Longevity pay
• Employee Community Center Membership
• Access to community pools and tennis courts
• 50% Off Sports & Classes
• Annual leave
• Sick leave
• 13 Holidays

• A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible project management experience, preferably involving parks, recreation facilities, trails, landscape improvements, public spaces, or municipal capital improvement projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and contract documents.
  Knowledge of project management principles, construction administration, budgeting, and procurement processes.