Parks Construction Project Supervisor

City of Boulder•Boulder, CO

About The Position

Under limited supervision, directs, coordinates, and manages all phases of improvement and maintenance projects involving new construction and renovations for city parks. The work includes field work, technical expertise, project planning, consultant and vendor coordination and contracting, problem solving, project management, cost estimating, budget tracking, and construction oversight and administration. The supervisor acts as a liaison with contractors, assigned staff, the public, engineers, architects, public utilities, consultants, and multiple city departments. The position supervises Parks Construction staff and works directly with Planners and Landscape Architects, providing construction-related services as needed to complete projects. The role supports projects ranging from major Capital Improvement Projects to minor renovations; oversees construction work, contracts, budgets, schedules, quality and safety; and coordinates personnel, materials, equipment, consultants, contractors, and affected departments. It also manages employee performance and training, equipment and fleet assignments, and the hand-off of maintenance standards to Park Operations staff two years after construction is documented as substantially complete. This is a full-time, salaried position with 40 scheduled weekly hours. The full pay range is $83,616.00–$121,118.40; the general hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range. The application deadline is November 10, 2026.

Requirements

Ability to read and understand plans, technical specifications, and general conditions.
Ability to supervise and lead field technicians, contractors, and service providers.
General knowledge of contract administration, civil engineering, earthwork, irrigation, drainage systems, plant installation, building systems, mechanical systems, masonry, carpentry, and welding.
Knowledge and experience with design and engineering principles, practices, procedures, materials, and equipment used in new construction and park renovations.
Ability to use computers and a variety of software applications, including drafting software and software for schedules and asset databases.
Skill in leading construction projects, managing construction processes and procedures, and coordinating consultants’ and contractors’ work.
Ability to maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field.
At least five years of on-the-job experience demonstrating construction-related skills, including site preparation, demolition, grading, installation of basic utilities, irrigation systems, sidewalks, trails, playgrounds, structures, and landscaping.
Valid driver’s license, held and maintained.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and familiarity with surveying, masonry, carpentry, paving (asphalt, concrete, and crusher fines), swimming pool construction, and playground construction.
Advanced degree in a related field, Professional Engineer license, or Class C Contractors license.
Eight or more years of experience with park, greenway, or similar project construction.
LEED Accredited Professional and/or City of Boulder Green Points contractor certification.
Experience with resource conservation practices in building and landscape construction, including energy, materials, and water conservation.
Experience and skill leading municipal or public agency construction projects.
Experience with Microsoft Office and asset management software.
Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class B, held and maintained.

Responsibilities

Assist Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers in implementing designs for projects ranging from major Capital Improvement Projects to minor renovations.
Monitor conditions and events in and around city parks to anticipate construction needs and repairs.
Collaborate with Landscape Architects, Planners, and Senior Project Managers to perform and manage construction work in accordance with city policies.
Coordinate and supervise the Parks Construction workgroup, including employee performance management, goal setting, coaching, feedback, evaluation, hiring, and training.
Develop and verify quality standards, and serve as the Owner’s Representative for final project acceptance.
Coordinate project scope, work plans, resource allocation, schedules, and budgets; develop project cost estimates for approval.
Prepare Planning & Development Services review applications and submittal materials, and prepare permit materials needed to complete projects.
Review consultant-produced formal bid documents for constructability and assist with or support review of contractor bids, RFPs, and RFQs.
Prepare change-order documentation, project correspondence, and as-built drawings during construction.
Coordinate design and engineering services, including surveying, testing, and field engineering; contract, schedule, and review project testing and documentation.
Coordinate with affected employees and departments, communicate project impacts and status, and report significant challenges.
Develop maintenance standards for recently constructed projects and hand them off to Park Operations staff two years after construction is documented as substantially complete.
Conduct on-site construction and manage projects involving multiple contractors and in-house construction staff; lead pre-construction and post-construction meetings.
Monitor construction contracts by documenting progress, proposing solutions to construction problems, and maintaining project records.
Monitor safety processes to protect the public, staff, and contractors.
Assist with prioritizing and managing the Asset Management Program.
Identify personnel, material, and equipment needs and estimate costs; manage orders, purchases, and inventories of supplies, equipment, and contracted services.
Manage workgroup equipment and fleet, and assign fleet and equipment to staff.
Implement and comply with city and department goals, policies, collective bargaining agreements, and management policies; participate in professional training and development and adhere to attendance and workplace attire policies.
Communicate professionally with staff, the public, and team members; work effectively across formal and informal teams, share and receive information, cooperate across groups, and support group decisions.
Assign responsibility clearly, set objectives and measures, monitor processes and results, establish feedback loops, and use time effectively while focusing on agreed priorities.