Facilities & Parks Project Manager

City of Urbandale•Urbandale, IA

2d•$98,519•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Urbandale is currently accepting applications for Facilities & Parks Project Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, the Facilities & Parks Project Manager provides professional project management, technical expertise, and leadership for City facility, park, and public space projects. This position manages the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital improvement and construction projects from concept through closeout, including consultant coordination, bidding and procurement processes, construction administration, schedule management, budget management, and project implementation. The Facilities & Parks Project Manager will work collaboratively with departments, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with project goals, schedules, budgets, and applicable standards. Visit our FACILITIES AND PARKS PROJECT MANAGER RECRUITMENT PAGE to learn more about the position and the department. Watch this VIDEO to see the meaningful work you could be part of at the City of Urbandale. The City of Urbandale offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package.

Requirements

AA degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.
5 years of progressive experience in capital project delivery required; public sector preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must be able to successfully complete post-offer/pre-employment reference checks, drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate multi-departmental facility and park renovation and construction projects, including project scheduling, consultant coordination, bidding processes, construction administration, and inspection of completed work for conformance to operational standards and project specifications.
Collaborate with departments, consultants, and stakeholders during project planning and development to help identify project goals, operational needs, and space requirements.
Perform administrative and accounting duties, including purchasing materials and supplies and generating and submitting reports and documentation.
Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of facility and park capital improvement projects, including design coordination, construction administration, cost estimating, maintenance-related improvements, repair, and reconstruction work.
Assist with monitoring and administering contracts for facility and park development with designers, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
Respond to public inquiries, comments, complaints, and suggestions and resolve significant and controversial issues.
Develop bid documents and facilitate the public bidding process for facility and park projects.
Support the City's sustainability priorities by coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure sustainable materials and design standards are evaluated and incorporated where feasible.
Track sustainability-related project elements such as energy efficiency upgrades, LED retrofits, EV infrastructure readiness, native landscaping, or stormwater improvements.
Assist with gathering documentation needed for potential grants and funding opportunities related to sustainability enhancements.
Recommend purchases, monitor expenditures, inventory, materials, parts, and tools.
Ensure compliance with Iowa Code related to procurement of construction contracts.
Develop construction cost estimates, monitor funding sources, and prepare capital improvement budgets.
Conduct on-site inspections to ensure quality and adherence to project specifications.
Monitor construction progress; conduct field visits, resolve issues, and ensure project specifications are met.
Process contractor pay applications, review and recommend approval of change order requests, and track expenditures.
Mediate contractor and consultant issues and proactively resolve conflicts.
Serve as the City’s liaison for construction projects and consultant communications.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and bid-related documentation for facility and park capital improvement projects.
Prepare written and oral reports related to project schedules, budgets, bidding processes, construction updates, and capital project recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.
Research special projects and issues, assist with grant preparation, and maintain receipts and budget records.
Prepare and issue RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, and legal notices.
Coordinate consultant and contractor selection processes, including RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract administration support.
Provide input to architects, engineers, and consultants during design.
Prepare City Council memos, schedules, and legal publications and deliver presentations to boards and community stakeholders.
Oversee project closeout, including warranties, as-builts, and final inspections.
Design and develop specifications for small capital projects (e.g., facility and park improvements).
Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Fire, Library, Public Works, Engineering) on cross-departmental facility projects.

Benefits

Health Insurance : Individual coverage for $77.46/month or family coverage for $237.74/month
Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 holidays plus 3 personal days per year
4 weeks of paid parental leave
IPERS plan and a 457(b) plan with 2% match
City-provided life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
City-paid long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Well-Being Program

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