IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Project Manager / Landscape Architect will be responsible for managing park development and renovation projects within the LA Parks for People Program. The Project Manager will work with urban communities, schools, local agencies and vendors to construct, restore, and maintain capital improvements for parks, gardens, and school grounds. This individual will be responsible for developing preliminary designs and managing construction document production and construction for park playground projects throughout the LA Area. This assist the LA Program Director and coordinate with other TPL Staff on specific projects as needed. Responsibilities: - Will be responsible for managing existing and new park projects in close coordination with LA Program Director, and the LA Parks for People Project Manager, and Bay Area Parks for People Community Relations Program Manager. This management of existing capital improvement projects includes:
- Community engagement outreach;
- Conceptual design development and construction document preparation;
- Vendor selection and management (including contracting of landscape architects and construction professionals);
- Selecting and purchasing play equipment and other amenities for each project;
- Contract negotiations with city and other local agencies and vendors;
- Design and planning county coordination with city agencies and community groups; and
- Oversight of the entire project construction county process.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with partner organizations and other community-based organizations. Assist them with their community support strategies.
- Assist program staff in identifying new projects and partnership opportunities.
- Administrative tasks will include adherence to contractual project obligations, including associated reporting requirements and general program support.
Experience, Education and Skills Required: - Bachelor's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited program.
- California Registration or the ability to secure Registration.
- Experience project management for park planning, design and construction.
- Six to eight years of urban community park development or related professional experience.
- Experience in hiring and managing contractors to design and construct urban park improvements.
- Requires high degree of creativity, vision, and resourcefulness.
- Ability to manage complex projects from start to finish with moderate level of supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to function well as a team member.
- Must have the ability to determine procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to others.
- Experience working for or with community based organizations and public agencies.
- An awareness and understanding of environmental justice issues in low-income, urban communities a plus.
- Ability to collaborate and negotiate with diverse groups and interests in dynamic inner-city environments.
- Budgeting and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to train and mentor other project staff.
- Computer proficiency, including MS Office, Adobe CS and Auto CAD. GIS a plus.
- Fundraising and marketing skills.
- Non-profit experience desirable.
- Spanish speaking highly desired.
The Trust for Public Land offers a great work environment and excellent benefits and actively seeks a diverse workforce. Please send resume and cover letter to: wrojobs@tpl.org with Job #1819 in the subject line. Or mail to: Human Resources Manager - Western Region The Trust for Public Land 116 New Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 We Are Actively Recruiting A Diverse Workforce
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