Buncombe County Government · 16 hours ago
Recreation Project Manager
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$67K/yr - $84K/yr
4+ years expBuncombe County Government is seeking a Recreation Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and development of new and renovated parks. The role involves coordinating complex capital improvement projects while transforming community needs into functional spaces.
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Responsibilities
Develops and recommends concept, area, and facility plans based on strategic and master plans; performs park planning studies used for data analysis, policy recommendations, and project prioritization; confers with appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; investigates potential park projects
Prepare concept design plans for parks and recreation related improvements such as park renovations, playgrounds, walkways and connectivity, parking, and other park amenities; and prepare and oversee preparation of site plans, scale models, construction documents, cost estimates, project schedules, and park and open space design studies; serve as project lead for the County’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Develop, interpret, review, and evaluate plans, criteria, studies, and reports for parks and recreation planning and development projects related to facility improvements, maintenance, and renovation; review plans for environmental impact and historic relevance; prepare and monitor project budgets; and coordinate the design and construction of parks and recreation areas and facilities
Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the planning, design, and construction of County parks and recreational areas and facilities; manage and initiate review and/or design of engineering and architectural projects; provide technical advice and assistance to management, field personnel, contractors, and consultants
Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); manage the selection of consultants; negotiate contracts and fees; administer consultant services; and serve as liaison with contractors, consultants, and County departments
Manage, monitor, and review contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates
Coordinate contracting agencies for parks and greenways projects and serve as departmental liaison; act as point of contact for inquiries regarding greenways and park and facility plans
Prepare reports for public hearings related to project updates, status, and findings; interpret public policy, codes, and regulatory requirements
Develop comprehensive financial overviews of departmental project needs and relevant funding streams; maintain ongoing data related to Recreation Services capital projects and other departmental records; prepare periodic and special reports
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture/construction design, or related field
Four (4) years of experience in project management and design, including two (2) years of project management and/or supervisory experience
Registration as a Landscape Architect (Must obtain registration with the State of North Carolina as a Landscape Architect during the first six (6) months of employment, if not already registered with the State of NC)
NC Driver's License in good standing
Preferred
Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or American Institute Certified Professional accreditation
Company
Buncombe County Government
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Mark Goodwin, MBA, PMP, CISSP, ITIL
Chief Information Security Officer
Noreal Armstrong, Ph.D, LCMHCS, NCC, LCDC
Chief Equity and Human Rights Officer
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