Parks and Public Lands Project Coordinator

Salt Lake City Corporation

7d•$60,941 - $105,281•Onsite

About The Position

The Parks and Public Lands Project Coordinator manages and coordinates deferred maintenance and asset replacement projects, including procurement, contractor selection, construction oversight, and contracting support. The role conducts site assessments and ensures projects meet operational, safety, and quality standards. It also coordinates public feedback and compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. The coordinator may assist in developing maintenance and management programs that address community needs, public safety, site conditions, and site characteristics. The position provides timely reports to leadership and engages stakeholders and the public to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes. The position is based in Salt Lake City, Utah, within the Public Lands Department. Work includes field-based site visits and local travel to meetings and project locations. Employment is full-time, with a scheduled 40-hour workweek. The stated annual salary range is $60,941 to $105,281.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in project coordination, construction management, project management, development review, or urban planning and development; up to 2 years of experience may be substituted with education in project management, engineering, landscape architecture, urban planning, or a related field.
Knowledge of tools, methods, and skills related to project coordination, scheduling, design, and implementation.
Competency with computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, inventory mapping, graphics, and budgets.
Demonstrated professional written, visual, and oral communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, board members, property owners, the public, businesses, and public and non-public agencies.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, City departments, environmental agencies, consultants, executive-level managers, employees, and community members.
Valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in municipal or local government.
Knowledge of issues, policies, regulations, and best management practices related to natural land and parks management and design, water quality protection, habitat restoration, nature-area recreation, native plant care, trail construction and maintenance, and noxious weed monitoring and abatement.
Knowledge of capital improvement programs.
Knowledge of the philosophy, goals, and needs of landscape architecture.
Knowledge of budgeting, land conservation, open space management, and park planning and development.
Knowledge of methods used to measure and assess site and environmental conditions.
Knowledge of current trends in natural area, park and recreation facility, and urban forest development and design.

Responsibilities

Coordinate assigned deferred maintenance and asset replacement projects from development through completion, including contractor coordination, schedule management, inspections, stakeholder communication, and closeout.
Conduct site assessments and develop project scopes, technical specifications, cost estimates, and recommendations for maintenance, repair, and renovation.
Assist with task orders, requests for quotes, requests for proposals, and other project documentation in coordination with Finance, Purchasing, and Planning and Design project managers.
Coordinate projects with City divisions and departments, contractors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Receive and assess public input and project requests for viability, alignment with City goals, and public need.
Develop cost estimates, status reports, and financial statements; coordinate with Public Lands Finance to track project funding, budgets, and schedules.
Coordinate the selection, training, evaluation, and management of consultants; manage contract compliance and process payments for services.
Monitor consultant and contractor performance to ensure projects meet operational maintenance and asset management needs.
Facilitate regulatory compliance by applying relevant policies, procedures, and permitting processes.
Read and interpret construction documents and inspect internal and external projects for compliance with Salt Lake City specifications.
Inspect work in progress across multiple areas and locations and ensure it meets performance and quality standards.
Coordinate with City departments and private development to meet departmental requirements and deliver projects on time.
Coordinate procurement processes with Public Lands Finance, including contractor selection, purchase order setup, and payment processing.
Support internal procurement by drafting scopes of work, RFPs, and contract documents, and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure contracts meet City standards.
Prepare project documentation and maintain required records.
Provide information and reports to division directors, boards and commissions, and community groups.
Perform other duties as required.