Safety/Security Status: None

SUMMARY The Project Manager will work closely with BPR Parks Planning and Construction Team to manage Parks and Trails Capital Projects. Responsibilities include creating budgets, overseeing design and construction of park facilities, recreation amenities, and open spaces.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Reporting relationships,

work assignments and work schedules may be subject to change in order to meet City needs or operational requirements.

• Under supervision of the Parks and Trails Planning and Construction Manager, the Project Manager develops and manages capital improvement and maintenance projects for park facilities.
• Leads planning, organization, and coordination of construction for capital improvement and maintenance projects.
• Manages City Review Process to ensure Connect Bentonville Plan is constructed alongside development projects.
• Works with purchasing to plan and coordinate bidding of public infrastructure projects.
• Provides technical support (both in the planning stages and during on-site construction) and manages all aspects of capital construction projects.
• Works with Parks Planner and Bike and Pedestrian Planner to oversee consultants and contractors and may oversee staff performing capital construction work.
• Prepares construction specifications, bidding documents, contractors, and change orders.
• Conducts frequent field inspections to monitor contract work , inspect projects for quality control and manage site development.
• Conducts periodic inspections of facilities. Communicates with other department / city staff as appropriate to initiate required corrective action.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Construction Management or related field; three (3) years of work in related position; or five (5) years of experience related to the job description; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Knowledge of principles and practices of park planning, design and construction; and federal, state and local laws affecting land use and environmental compliance.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Professional Certifications such as CPRP (Certified Parks and Recreation Professional), AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) or PLA (Professional Landscape Architects) is preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The ability to stand for long periods of time is also required. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from quiet to moderate, depending on varying activity and usage levels.

This position works a typical workweek schedule. However, occasional nights, weekends and holidays are expected.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law