Project Manger
The Portland Parks Division manages a parks system that includes over 60 parks and playgrounds, 7.5 miles of multi-use trails, 10 community gardens, 2 stadiums, 16 cemeteries, dozens of athletic fields and courts, all spread across 1,000-plus acres of land. The Parks Division also stewards an urban forest of 20,000 inventoried trees, and maintains flowerbeds, meadows, and natural open spaces throughout the city. Our Park Rangers make sure our parks are safe for all, and our hard working maintenance crews keep our parks beautiful in the summer, and plow our city sidewalks and trails in the winter. The Parks Division aims to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for everyone, during all four seasons of the year: from the Portland Skatepark, to 4 splash pads and wading pools, 2 dog parks, 4 maintained ice skating ponds, a sledding hill and miles of groomed XC ski track.
This is highly skilled professional level work that oversees Parks, Recreation and Facilities projects, from developing the scope of work to the completion of projects. Typical projects include, but are not limited to: playground installation, swimming pools, athletic field installation, irrigation and drainage systems, historical preservation, athletic court construction, plazas, sidewalks, monuments, parking lots, restroom facilities, trails, and waterfront infrastructure.
The Project Manager will also oversee projects being run by other Department personnel ensuring process and completion of the projects. This position develops the initial scope of work for Department construction projects and prepares cost estimates for potential and actual projects and monitors assigned project budgets from initial appropriation to final payment. This position also attends all pre-bid meetings with the ability to clearly define the scope of work, prepares the necessary bid and contract documents, including obtaining the necessary signatures for approval and reviews bids to assure qualified bidders.
In addition to the above, the Project Manager also goes to job sites to monitor progress and to evaluate the method used to accomplish the work, makes sure the proper materials and tools are being used and that the finished results exceed the expectation of the customer; ensures that all work is performed in a timely, cost effective and professional manner; works with selected outside contractors and monitors their performance; follows all purchasing requirements set forth by the City.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in management or a related field and 3 years of supervisory / project management experience or a combination of experience and training that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position
Broad working knowledge of Parks, Recreation and Facilities management, including playgrounds, trails, athletic facilities, plumbing and electrical systems, fencing parks roads and sidewalks
Working knowledge of applicable building, fire, electrical and plumbing codes, as well as, knowledge of HVAC systems and designs
Extensive knowledge of local, state and federal safety rules and regulations
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, contractors, City employees, Friends Groups, Boards and Commissions
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes working long hours, nights and weekends
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to read design and construction plans
Experience in developing accurate project costs
Training and Experience Desired:
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Landscape Architect in the State of Maine.
Necessary Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Class C driver's license in good standing. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal conviction background. TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) Card, or ability to acquire.
Salary & Benefits:
This is a union position, Pro-Tech – Grade 9 – $1,273.50 to $1,613.25 weekly starting rate step 1-10.
(*6% differential to be paid upon presentation to the City of the State of Maine certification as a Landscape Architect. *3% differential to be paid upon presentation to the City of the State of Maine certification for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), Engineer Intern or Fundamentals of Survey (FS), 6% differential to be paid upon registration in the State of Maine as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Land Surveyor (PLS). Employees shall receive a maximum 6% differential payment.)