Employer: Pierce County Parks
Job Type: Project Manager
Job Number: #19-parks
Division: Resource Stewardship
Salary: $40.74 - $52.35 Hourly
Location: Lakewood, WA
Opening Date: December 30, 2019
Closing Date: January 15, 2020 or until filled

Job Description:

Project Management for the Parks Department on an extensive list of capital projects. This is a highly skilled and responsible professional position accountable for overseeing all phases of project management from concept to construction of park and trail facilities. An employee in this classification is expected to perform a variety of complex duties including reading, interpreting and responding to engineering, landscape, and architectural design plans; developing and reviewing budgets, obtaining permits, construction oversight, and contract processing. In addition, the position is expected to work with community interest groups and coordinate various funding sources and have the ability to develop creative solutions. The Parks Project Manager must have the ability to work with consultants, contractors, elected officials, other jurisdictions, general public and across division and department boundaries. The position is fully responsible for managing project scope, schedule and budget.

Job Duties:

Daily responsibilities include:

• Writing RFPs/RFQs
• Reviewing architecture and engineering drawings and reports
• Drafting bid documents or drawings in CAD and overseeing construction and project closeout
• Coordinate and execute the planning, design, permitting and construction of complex park and trail projects
• Projects may include public outreach, master planning, grant tracking and working with community groups
• Project management process from concept and public discussion to construction and closeout
• Develop scope of work, contract and project specifications
• Coordinate the award of consulting/construction contracts in accordance with purchasing rules and state bid procedures
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget
• Write and review reports, presentations to dept or elected officials
• Ongoing communication with project teams, supervisor and dept staff

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in planning, geography, construction management, public administration or a related field that clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position. 5 years of complex planning or design/engineering experience. CAD experience and proficiency

Preferred Qualifications: Experience leading the work of staff, consultants and contractors is preferred. Additional education and experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. Licensed Landscape ArchitectADA, ABA, GIS experience and proficiency

How to Apply:

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