The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Senior Project Manager to fill one (1) vacancy in the Administration/Park, Planning, and Design Division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
When assigned to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, the Senior Project Manager under general supervision, will plan, coordinate, design, direct, evaluate and manage projects for the development and modification of City parks, trails, and recreational facilities (including buildings), and perform related work as required.
Parks make life better! Our parks are an important resource for the community, providing venues for people to recreate, improve their health and well-being, and connect with neighbors and nature. The City has over 50 parks totaling close to 3,000 acres of parkland. We have pocket parks, neighborhood parks, community parks, regional parks, joint use and special use facilities. Our park system includes both developed parks and natural open spaces for recreation and habitat conservation. Across the various park types there are numerous recreational opportunities including active sports fields, playgrounds, splashpads for water play, recreation centers, passive recreation amenities as well as access to 12 community centers, 3 senior centers, 8 swimming pools (including one joint-use pool), 23.7 miles of beautiful trails, and 2 dog parks. The City also owns several undeveloped sites throughout the City that are earmarked for future parks.
Work Performed
When assigned to Parks, Recreation and Community Services, duties include but are not limited to:
Manage the scope, schedule, budget and quality of park and trail capital improvement projects (CIP) from planning, land acquisition, design, and construction through completion of an operational park facility.
Procure and manage planning, design, environmental and other professional services.
Prepare/oversee preparation of construction documents (plans and specifications) and bid packages for competitive public procurement.
Provide quality assurance and quality control on design work, ensuring accuracy and constructability of bid and construction documents.
Procure and manage construction contractors and provide/oversee construction management, including but not limited to review and approval of contractors’ requests for payments, review of certified payroll submittals, conduct field interviews of employees to ensure compliance with special funding agency requirements, and similar duties.
Plan and develop construction schedules to coordinate with park facility programming to minimize impacts to user groups.
Monitor progress and inspect contract construction work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, departmental standards and building codes.
Work with City Finance staff to obtain construction bids and professional services proposals, facilitate processing of contracts through final execution, and establish purchase orders.
Assist with recruitment and management of subordinate Park Project Managers and other personnel, which may include reviewing applications, interviewing, giving assignments, providing training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
Assist in the division budget preparation and long-range CIP program planning.
Assist with development of policies and standard operating procedures for park planning, design, and construction.
Prepare presentation materials and documents including but not limited to graphic presentations using computer software such as AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Photoshop, Illustrator and similar programs.
Assist with park and trail inventory and data management using ESRI Geographic Information Systems software (ArcGIS online, ArcGIS Pro, etc.).
Make public presentations to legislative bodies, organizations, boards, commissions, community groups, and similar.
Grant research, writing, and administration.
Provide backup support for assessment of Park Development Impact Fees and plan checking of private development projects for impacts to parks and trails.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Education: The equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in landscape architecture, architecture, urban planning, engineering, park administration/management, or a closely related field.
Experience: Four years of public park-related project management experience including capital improvement projects. Experience must include four years of construction contract administration and construction project management.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
Experience working in a Public Agency.
Valid professional licensure by the State of California as an architect, landscape architect, or professional engineer.
Master’s or doctoral degree in architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, public administration, project management or urban planning.
Certification as Project Manager Professional through the Project Management Institute or other certificate indicating project management training and/or experience.
Certificate indicating Construction Management training.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
From its incorporation in 1870, Riverside has been a prosperous,desirable place to live because of the foresight of its founders andsuccessive leaders and the artistic spirit that pervades the cultureof its residents. Today, Riverside is a leading Southern Californiacity offering a blend of hometown charm, history, and hospitalitywith the vision, energy, culture, and diversity of a sophisticatedmetropolitan area. With a population of over 330,000, it currentlyranks as the 12th largest city in California, 6th in Southern California,and is the economic powerhouse of one of the fastest growingregions in the United States.Riverside’s quality of life is exceptional and getting better eachand every day! It’s no wonder the City was ranked #1 in the US forproviding digital city services during the COVID-19 pandemic, #1U.S. City for Small Business by Inc. Magazine, #2 Hot Spot for Techin the U.S., #6 Happiest Place in the Nation for Young Professionals,#3 in California and #103 in the World for Economic Performanceby the Brookings Institute, Coolest California City by the CaliforniaAir Resources Board, a Top 25 City for Business by ExecutiveOutlook Magazine, and an Emerald City by the State of CaliforniaDepartment of Conservation for sustainable green initiatives andrenewable energy.