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About the Role

The Landscape Architect Park Project Manager will collaborate with internal teams, the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department, consultants, contractors, and community members to execute landscape architectural activities for park, recreational, and open space improvement projects on public parkland for the Austin Parks Foundation. This role focuses on project support and coordination for design and implementation, including community-focused park planning and design services.

Responsibilities

Prepare conceptual plans, design development plans, construction drawings, and construction details for parkland and green spaces.
Create maps, drawings, and illustrative exhibits using both manual and computerized methods.
Develop and evaluate project plans, criteria, and scope of work documents.
Prepare project schedules, reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documentation.
Research, investigate, and develop reports, cost estimates, correspondence, and official documents.
Develop park design concepts and project plans incorporating community feedback, 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, including design elements, construction details, and procurement processes.
Provide technical advice and assistance to field personnel and contractors.
Coordinate with City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department partner liaisons to ensure projects incorporate feedback and meet APR design criteria.
Develop materials to communicate project work to the public.
Respond to citizen inquiries 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 for inclusive outreach, feedback gathering, and translating 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 for 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 for 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, such as marketing support and design input.

Requirements

3-5 years minimum of professional design experience with proven success in the complete design process, from design through implementation.
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 assist with various organizational needs.
Flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to walk on uneven surfaces in undeveloped parkland for extended periods.
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 to accommodate frequent site visits.
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 (Preferred)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university 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) partners with the community to enhance public parks, trails, and green spaces through volunteerism, programming, advocacy, and financial support.
APF is a non-profit established in 1992 that addresses the city's funding and resource gap for developing, maintaining, and enhancing 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.