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About the Role

The Project Manager will support the planning, design, and implementation of park improvement projects for Austin Parks Foundation, working with various stakeholders including city departments, consultants, contractors, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual plans, design development plans, construction drawings, and construction details for parkland and green spaces.
• Prepare maps, drawings, and illustrative exhibits using both manual and computerized methods.
• Develop and evaluate plans, criteria, and scope of work documents for projects and programs.
• Develop project schedules, reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documentation.
• Research, investigate, and develop reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documents.
• Prepare park design concepts and project plans incorporating community engagement, site analysis, APR standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical design and graphic support to APF teams for marketing, communications, operations, and project implementation.
• Coordinate and direct design and consultant teams for park improvement projects.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines.
• Lead and participate in project meetings with internal staff and external partners.
• Prepare and disseminate regular project status updates to leadership and project partners.
• Document construction progress and share with team and project partners.
• Monitor project budgets, process consultant and contractor invoices, and ensure timely payments.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and tracking of ongoing project funding needs.
• Support project grant pursuits with the APF team.
• Track metrics of work performed and project performance.
• Support leadership at all stages of project implementation.
• Conduct field inspections of contractor work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain adherence to City of Austin and APR standards for design, construction, and procurement.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to field personnel and contractors.
• Coordinate with City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department liaisons to ensure projects incorporate feedback and meet APR design criteria.
• Develop materials to communicate project work to the public.
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
• Coordinate community engagement needs to support project design and implementation.
• Develop and implement community engagement plans, including demographic analysis, cost estimates, outreach strategies, and stakeholder management.
• Coordinate with community groups and project partners to gather feedback and translate input into design recommendations.
• Plan, execute, and document public meetings, workshops, and engagement events.
• Translate community engagement outcomes and design concepts into official park adoption and approval documents.
• Serve as an ambassador of APF in the community and build relationships.
• Monitor project budgets, process consultant and contractor invoices, and ensure timely payments.
• Collaborate with Finance & accounting team and leadership to support budgeting, reporting, and financial planning.
• Identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and resource optimization.
• Ensure compliance with APF financial policies, contracts, and reporting requirements.
• Manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure contractors, consultants, and vendors deliver work on time, within budget, and in alignment with APF standards.
• Review and approve contractor and vendor invoices and deliverables.
• Assess ongoing contractor needs and make recommendations regarding contract renewals, scope changes, or new engagements.
• Gain knowledge of non-profit structure, management, and funding mechanisms.
• Support APF events in the community.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3-5 years minimum of professional design experience with proven success in the complete design process: from design through implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Landscape Architecture or related field.
• Currently on the path to licensure as a Registered Landscape Architect with the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (e.g., enrolled in or progressing through the LARE process).
• Highly organized with multi-tasking skills.
• Team player with a passion for parks and community connection.
• Excellent collaboration skills and understanding of the value of partnerships.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work on a small non-profit team and step in to assist with various needs of the organization.
• Flexibility and problem solving.
• 5-8 years of professional design experience with proven success in the complete design process: from design through implementation (Preferred).
• Licensed as a registered Landscape Architect by the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners (Preferred).
• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces in undeveloped parkland for extended periods of time.
• May be required to move event materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Must be able to attend site visits with potentially minimal notice.
• Must reside in Austin, TX or the surrounding area in order to accommodate frequent site visits to various locations around the city.
• Required to work some evenings and weekends.

Skills

• AutoCad
• Adobe Suite
• Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets
• PowerPoint/Google Slides
• SketchUp
• Advanced knowledge of digital rendering

Location

• Austin, TX

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 3-5 years
• 5-8 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $65,000 - $85,000 USD per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K match program
• Generous PTO

About the Company

• Austin Parks Foundation (APF) is dedicated to partnering with our community to enhance people’s lives by making our public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support.
• A non-profit established in 1992, APF fills the city’s funding and resource gap needed to develop, maintain and enhance the area’s nearly 300 parks, trails and green spaces.

Equal Opportunity

• We value collaboration, innovation, dependability and inclusiveness.
• We embrace diversity and equal opportunity, and we are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.
• All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or sexual orientation.