POSITION DESCRIPTION - The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is in the process of implementing a ten-year capital program with a total value in excess of $400 Million. The program is funded from multiple sources including general obligation bonds, a property tax set aside (Open Space Fund), grants, and philanthropic donations. The program includes the acquisition, renovation, and new construction of a variety of neighborhood and citywide recreational facilities. Current capital projects include the renovation of various community recreation and aquatic centers; park landscape, playground, and clubhouse improvements; natural area and trail construction; restoration of significant historic park sites and structures; and master planning and programming for future park improvements. This position offers a significant opportunity to make meaningful improvements to San Francisco’s Recreation and Park system. The Project Manager I will report to a 5504 Project Manager II.

The Project Manager I will be responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and construction of approximately four to six capital improvement projects at any given time, with a combined project value ranging from $5 Million to $30 Million. In addition, the Project Manager I may provide project management support to senior staff on larger capital improvement projects, as well as supervise 5261 Assistant Project Managers and interns. Duties include, but are not limited to:

•Preparing and monitoring budgets and funding plans, project schedules and expenditure schedules;
•Overseeing the completion of conceptual design, detail design, contract documentation, and construction; Controlling project cost and schedule; reviewing change orders; serving as primary contact for all parties involved in the project; and
•Managing work of a multi-disciplinary technical staff across organizational boundaries;
•Tracking, recording, and reporting on project progress;
•Making presentations to key stakeholders, the Recreation and Park Commission, Board of Supervisors, or other City agencies, and representing the Recreation and Park Department on task forces and working groups;
•Preparing and coordinating Requests for Proposals, negotiating and monitoring consultant contracts, and developing Memoranda of Understanding;
•Participating in general planning activities, including development of the department’s long-range Capital Plan;
•Working extensively with the public, private contractors, special interest groups, governmental funding and regulatory agencies, and City and County departments;
•Meeting with Capital Division management staff to review project schedules and budgets, and assess progress or lack thereof on project implementation;
•Make recommendations on how to increase speed, efficiency, or quality of project delivery;
•Lead initiatives based on those recommendations, forming inter- and intra- departmental workgroups to revise business processes, and troubleshoot projects;
•Participate in managerial meetings with the Department of Public Works, and other City agencies as needed;
•Review and manage workload assignment to assistant Project Managers and interns;
•Review and oversee development of project plans and MOUs with DPW; and
•Assist in the development and review of monthly financial projections.
•Managing Environmental Review processes and/or obtaining permits

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning or landscape architecture plus four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience; OR
2.A Bachelor's Degree in another field plus six (6) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project; OR
3.Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project; OR
4.California registration as a professional engineer or architect; AND
5.Two additional years of project coordination experience


DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

•California registration as a landscape architect, professional engineer, or architect
•Proven ability to present clear, cogent technical and design information to stakeholders, both orally and in writing
•Proven ability to make presentations before Commissions, Boards, or other governing bodies
•Familiarity with developing design programs, budgets, and schedules for Capital construction projects
•Understanding of, and familiarity with, City procedures related to inter-agency reviews and approvals, permitting and contracting
•Familiarity with park design concepts and issues
•Familiarity with all phases of project implementation, including conceptual plan development, detail design, contract documentation & cost estimating, bidding, and construction
•Proven ability to coordinate and manage the work of a multi-disciplined project team on a project of moderate size and complexity
•Completion of the Department of Public Works’ (or other CCSF Department’s) Project Management Training Course, or relative coursework obtained through a Project Management Certificate Program

TO APPLY:
Please submit an application by visiting: http://jobaps.com/SF/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=PEX&R2=5502&R3=067301