Project Manager, Facilities (Full-time w/ benefits)

Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy•San Francisco, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a pivotal member of the Operations Branch, the Project Manager, Facilities will spearhead the project management of the Parks Conservancy's diverse facilities. This role involves leading key construction, facilities, transportations and oversight of a diverse portfolio of park related projects, collaborating closely with the Director of Facilities and Fleet to develop and execute strategic initiatives for facilities. The Parks Conservancy's portfolio encompasses approximately 24 unique facilities across three counties, ranging from revenue-generating sites to program service and administrative spaces, including iconic historic locations like Alcatraz and Muir Woods. The Project Manager will ensure seamless operations across this complex network, maintaining buildings and grounds within Parks Conservancy. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who fosters a culture of safety, inclusivity, and accessibility. This position requires adaptability, active listening, and empathetic communication to effectively engage with diverse staff. Passion for proactive facilities management, coupled with an understanding of its impact on employee empowerment and organizational mission, is essential. The Project Manager will champion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the Operations Branch leadership, ensuring alignment with the Parks Conservancy's core values. The Project Manager manages all aspects of the planning and implementation of mid-to-large facilities and operations projects, with a focus on utilities, facilities, and technology infrastructure and improvements. The position works in partnership with Parks Conservancy and its park partners. The Project Manager will manage multiple projects simultaneously. This position reports directly to the Director of Facilities and Fleet.

Requirements

Capable of t aking a leadership role in managing a wide array of projects, simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions; capable of independent decision making.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate meetings and project teams.
Demonstrated ability to be a creative problem solver; capable of working within an interdisciplinary team.
Effective communication skills, to include oral, technical writing, and graphic communication.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Current driver’s license, clean driving record.
Capable of independently managing projects of a mid-to-large size in terms of budget and/or complexity.
Demonstrated ability to perform management tasks, including schedule and budget tracking, etc.
Demonstrated ability to be a creative problem solver; capable of working within a cross functional team.
Familiar with the basic principles and practices of project management.
Experience reviewing and reading construction drawings, specifications, and compliance documents.
High degree of initiative; patient, persistent and willing to overcome obstacles; maintains focus on achieving overall goals.
Experience with project management / project design software and tools.

Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of mid-to-large size operations and maintenance projects in support of Golden Gate National Recreation Area.
Responsibilities include project scoping; compliance and permitting; project design; schedule and budget development and tracking; implementation; and monitoring and reporting.
Collaborates with members of the Operations Branch to prioritize, plan, and budget for annual, replacement, and emergency projects.
Facilitates cross-functional project teams; tracks all tasks and ensures complete and clear understanding of team roles and responsibilities.
Plans and leads pre-project assessment in collaboration with impacted branches to determine scope, budget, timeframe, and impacts.
Plans and leads regular check-in meetings with impacted Parks Conservancy teams to ensure project meets branch needs.
Sources, contracts, and coordinates with outside designers, fixtures manufacturers, and media developers in collaboration with Parks Conservancy leads to ensure goals, budgets, and timeframes are met.
Conducts oversight of contractor work and is responsible for assuring work meets standards, with a particular focus on historic preservation and environmental protection requirements.
Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal ordinances, permitting, and best practices.
Develops implementation plan for projects, including project delivery method.
Works in partnership with Parks Conservancy departments to ensure project scope and schedules are well understood and clearly communicated to park partners and park users.
Facilitates communication with management team and other NPS/Parks Conservancy representatives to ensure that all objectives of each project are met with minimal interruptions to business operations.
Ensures proper project completion and close out, to include coordination of site visits and technical oversight by 3rd party and NPS; documentation with partner organizations as required; and final reporting.
Monitors project performance during warranty/post-project period to ensure all elements perform to established standards, adaptively manage if needed.
Plans and manages all projects in partnership with agency partners.
Collaborates closely with agency counterparts.
Ensure projects follow partner protocols.
Other duties as assigned.