Project Manager - Parks

About the role

Division: DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. Section: PARKS. Location: 900 Bagby Street. Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED. Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (subject to change).

Design & Construction's mission is to plan, design and construct building and ancillary facilities as well as parks in a manner that is consistent with City policies and that meets the goals and objectives of the various client departments. Projects include new construction, restorations and renovations. To further enhance the operation of its facilities, GSD established the Sustainable Growth division. This division is responsible for implementing green and sustainable property and energy management solutions with the intent of reducing operating costs and improving client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site analysis, developing project scope, schedule and budget for projects
• Assists with procurements and manages design and construction contracts
• Reviews construction document and plan, including sitework, architectural, landscape and irrigation plans
• Oversees the construction process
• Procures, negotiates and manages design and construction contracts
• Reviews design drawings including landscape and irrigation plans
• Will drive to oversee construction
• Processes pay applications
• Coordinates and manages internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures completed project work meets the required obligation under the contract and provides routine project updates
• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with clients, primarily the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and contractor representatives
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Project Management or a closely related field based on the responsibilities of the position. Considerable knowledge of design or construction is required.

Four years of experience in construction, construction inspection, design, landscape design, geotechnical, environmental or a closely related field are required. Directly related professional architectural, construction or landscape design experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

License Requirements: None

Safety Impact Position: Yes – subject to random drug testing; if promotional, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Qualifications

• Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Landscape Architecture or a closely related field
• Licensed Landscape Architect
• Management experience in the design and construction industry
• Experience in park planning and park and landscape design and construction
• Construction Management experience
• Competitive Seal Proposal Procurement experience
• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary