Architectural Design Project Manager

Great Parks’ design team is hard at work preparing plans for big and innovative projects that will rejuvenate park infrastructure and build new facilities where families in our region will make memories that last a lifetime. Our team is looking for a savvy and collaborative architectural design professional to help us deliver these projects to the public. Join us and contribute to projects that prepare our region for a bright future as part of a workplace committed to equity and work-life balance.

At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations. Be a part of an inclusive organization that enriches the region by inspiring nature-based experiences, celebrating cultural heritage and building strong and healthy communities through our dedicated staff, volunteers, and friends.

The successful candidate will do the following:

Ensures accomplishment of the delegated mission of the design and construction teams as relevant to project assignments, including accomplishment of strategic goals in accordance with Great Parks’ Comprehensive Master Plan, Park & Facility Master Plan, strategic plan and initiatives.

Coordinates, reviews, and approves work and services performed by professional architecture, engineering, landscape architecture and surveying firms or peer professionals, such as construction drawings and specifications for, buildings, decks, docks, shelters, and other park structures.

Prepares construction plans, contract documents, technical specifications, preliminary and final construction cost estimates, technical and feasibility.

Communicates and manages relationships with internal and external project stakeholders. Addresses stakeholder concerns and feedback in accordance with Great Parks’ strategic goals and fosters positive relationships with stakeholders throughout assigned projects.

Ensures compliance of design and construction with relevant laws, regulations, industry standards and best practice. Assures projects obtain necessary permits and approvals.

Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks to safety, project budget, and schedule in consultation with division leadership.

Prepares, reviews, approves, and coordinates technical information to obtain permits from governmental authorities.

Supports Great Parks’ construction team in assigned projects’ construction phase by providing design clarifications and assistance in on-site observation, problem resolution, change order negotiation, and quality assurance.

Authors and maintains project documentation, including maintenance of project schedule, budget, project progress, and goal achievement per agency reporting standards. Maintains organized and accessible digital project records, documentation, correspondence, contract documents, and permits.

Assists in the coordination, review, and approval of agreements, permits, and construction activities undertaken by state, county, municipal, or private enterprises that impact park district property and interests.

Maintains responsibility for administration of development/improvement budgets. Prepares purchase order requisitions, reviews and approves invoices from material and equipment vendors, engineering consultants and contractors.

Maintains oversight of Great Parks’ critical infrastructure, such as buildings and building systems in coordination with other division professionals, as assigned.

Maintains organized and accessible records for assigned critical infrastructure categories, including as-built drawings, service and maintenance records, and equipment records.

Determines maintenance needs for assigned critical infrastructure categories, including creating a program of preventative maintenance.

Determines inspection needs for assigned critical infrastructure categories and performs and/or coordinates regular inspections.

Maintains database of assigned critical infrastructure categories and their associated infrastructure.

Works with Great Parks colleagues and contractors to ensure inspections, maintenance items, repairs, renovations, and replacements of assigned critical infrastructure categories are completed to meet industry standards.

Develops training programs as required for staff performing inspections and work orders, including safety trainings, of assigned critical infrastructure categories.

Per the results of the regular inspection program, develops recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement of assigned critical infrastructure categories.

Assists in the implementation of the Comprehensive Master Plan by preparing multi-year plans for major renovations and life cycle replacement of assigned critical infrastructure categories for capital committee consideration and incorporation into capital forecasting.

Consults directly with the division leadership on matters regarding Park District objectives, including regulatory, technical, administrative and managerial issues involved in the planning, design, and construction of park development projects.

Provides technical advice or direction relating to architectural.

Carries out special assignments and tasks delegated by division leadership.

Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree in architecture, or related field required

5-8 years’ experience as a project manager in the design of a variety of municipal or related building projects

Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

State Driver License that meets current GPHC carrier guidelines.

PREFERRED LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION

Registration as an Architect (RA) in the State of Ohio or demonstrated ability to achieve this registration within one year of hire.

We offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance; paid vacation, 11 holidays and sick time; enrollment in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and free or discounted use of many Great Parks of Hamilton County recreational activities.

Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.