BRIEF DESCRIPTION:

This position will work under the direction of the Parks & Recreation Director. The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for oversight of planning, writing RFQ’s, design, construction, inspection, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, approving requests for payment, monitoring schedules and warranties, coordinating with engineers, architects, surveyors and other consultants of capital and other projects.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and application of budgeting principles.
• Ability to read letters, memos, contracts, professional and industry literature, spreadsheets, and other job-related analyses.
• Displays substantial independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, easements, license agreements, survey field notes, contract documents, and resolutions.
• Ability to work under high demands, short time constraints, and fast-paced work environment pressure.
• Ability to remain up-to-date on Federal, State, and City regulations, best practices, and policies affecting the department and job-related activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working and professional relationships with City and other public employees, public officials, contractors, consultants, vendors, and the general public.
• Ability to work outside regular business hours.
• Ability exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Knowledge of modern Project Management principles and practices, and ability to stay current with changes and trends in the professional field of parks and recreation, contract management, design, and construction through attendance of conferences, seminars, workshops, and involvement in the industries.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture or Construction Management or related field, and three years of relevant managerial experience in the parks and recreation profession and/or construction management or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience; OR.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

A Valid Class C Texas driver's license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record

Certified Playground Safety Inspector training, experience, certification, and/or background preferred

Irrigation training, experience, certification, and/or background preferred

Horticultural training, experience, certification, and/or background preferred.