Project Supervisor - Parks and Landscape

If you are currently employed with the City of Niagara Falls, please apply internally through the Workday Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant. Closing Date (closes at 11:59 pm on date noted below):
November 6, 2026 Job Type: Permanent Department:
Design & Construction Salary: $91,423.00 - $ Hours per week: 35 Openings: 1 Note about Salary Range:
The 2027 salary range for this position is under corporate review. Vacancy Status:
This is for an existing vacancy.

Responsible for the planning, design and construction of municipal park, urban realm, streetscape, trail and open space projects. Prepare contracts and tenders and assist in the preparation of staff reports and capital budgets. Provide technical advice and comments on corporate documents and development applications.

Senior Landscape Architect

Part‑time students as required.

Project Management & Coordination Responsible for the planning, design, project management and contract administration of assigned capital projects in a timely and cost-effective manner. Develop project plans, schedules, cost estimates and budgets for assigned projects and monitor project expenditures and progress throughout the project lifecycle. Manage and evaluate contractors and consultants, including coordinating project activities, addressing issues and disputes, and managing key contact expectations.

Participate in project close-out activities, including review of deficiencies, completion documentation and transition of completed projects to appropriate City departments. Maintain project records, documentation, schedules, budgets and other information related to assigned projects.

Prepare and review project drawings, specifications, estimates and other technical documentation related to parks, trails, landscape and open space projects. Administer construction contracts and conduct site reviews to monitor construction progress, quality and compliance with approved plans, specifications and contract requirements. Provide technical support to the Senior Landscape Architect and other City departments on parks, trails, landscape and open space infrastructure including design, project estimating, and forecasting for capital budgets.

Manage the preparation and issuing of Requests for Quotations, Request for Proposals and Tenders. Responsible for bid/proposal evaluation & recommendation, contract management and budgets. Manage and track contractor payment certificates, invoices, change orders and other contract documentation.

Liaise and coordinate projects with the public/ratepayers, private utilities, City interest groups (such as BIAs) and other government agencies. Represent the City at public meetings, Committees and Council meetings and provide presentations and information related to assigned projects. Prepare staff and council reports that provide recommendations supported by background information, analysis, and documentation as required. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum two (2) year college diploma in a landscape design or project management field. Minimum four (4) years of progressive experience in parks and trails, project management and/or related construction management, preferably in a municipal environment. Valid Class G License. Knowledge of land use planning, construction health & safety and environmental planning legislation. Knowledge and experience with project management, contractor management, and construction techniques.

A university degree in Landscape Architecture or…