Project Manager - Parks and Recreation

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Location:

Parks and Neighborhood Services Building (PNSB) - Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $88,193.00 - $ per year

Job Shift: Day

Reports to:

Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation

• Plan, prioritize, develop, manage, and deliver capital improvement projects for parks, open spaces, recreation facilities, trails, and related public infrastructure from concept through project closeout.
• Coordinate the preparation of and develop studies, plans, scopes of work, and specifications; coordinate required advertising for bids; review construction bids and make necessary recommendations based on lowest and best bids, competency of vendors and consultants, and selection criteria.
• Collaborate with City procurement professionals on scope of work documents, contracts, solicitations including requests for quotes, proposals, and qualifications, vendor negotiations, and other related work.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, cost estimates, and funding plans to ensure projects are completed on time and within approved budgets; coordinate and ensure timely completion of multiple project activities on several projects concurrently.
• Manage construction project contracts by monitoring and controlling contract expenditures, work quality, and schedules; complete all required paperwork, including change orders, pay estimates, inspections, retainage releases, and warranty work.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to monitor project progress, verify quality of work, and address field conditions or construction-related issues.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, records, contracts, permits, correspondence, and regulatory compliance files.
• Develop and implement project management standards, procedures, and best practices to improve project delivery and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert on capital project planning, design, construction, and asset development within the parks and recreation system.
• Manage planning and contract activities for construction and/or projects with outside agencies and in-house operations; identify schedules, prepare and monitor budgets, coordinate and supervise on‑site work, both outside and in‑house operations; oversee assigned projects to ensure contractor compliance with time and budget parameters.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address schedule delays, budget impacts, permitting challenges, and construction issues.
• Prepare various studies, reports, correspondence, and communications on assigned projects; respond to public or other inquiries regarding policies and procedures on specific projects and other information; evaluate issues and options and make recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members from the Parks and Recreation Department, other city departments (Public Works, Community Development, Procurement), and other internal and external project stakeholders to deliver effective and valuable projects.
• Lead and assist with public engagement efforts, including presentations, community meetings, stakeholder coordination, and responses to public inquiries regarding capital projects.
• Assist with the pursuit of grant funding and subsequent reporting on grant awards.
• Promote sustainable design practices, resiliency strategies, resource conservation, and environmentally responsible project development.
• Aid in developing long‑term capital improvement plans and budgets and replacement schedules.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure capital projects align with planning documents, strategic initiatives, recreation programming needs, and long‑term asset management goals.
• Review private project development plans for compliance with codes, regulations, standards, and adequacy of applications for permits, and compliance with approved plans, particularly when proximity or impact to park and recreation amenities is involved.
• Maintain regular contact with consultants, developers, construction project engineers, state and federal agencies, professional and technical groups, and the general public regarding activities and services.
• Establish and maintain…