Manager, Project

Description Join Metroparks Toledo as a Project manager and help build what’s next and care for what’s here. As a Project Manager, you’ll lead major maintenance and small capital projects and support larger capital improvements that enhance park facilities, protect natural resources, and connect people to the outdoors. Bring your project management experience to projects that help deliver our “Clean, Safe, and Natural” promise.

Day in the life? Your day may take you from developing a project with the professional design teams, developing and reviewing budgets in the office to coordinating with contractors at an active construction site. You’ll manage schedules, costs, permits, purchasing, and project closeout, working with colleagues across Metroparks, consultants, contractors, and local agencies. From a new playground to a wetland restoration, you’ll keep the details and the people moving toward a shared goal.

Here’s why we think you’ll love working at Metroparks

• Make a lasting difference in Toledo and Lucas County by building and maintaining places your community enjoys.
• Work with a small, close-knit team of professionals committed to creating an exceptional park district.
• Expand your professional network and expertise while working locally.
• Competitive pay, health care, retirement, and time off. Explore our benefits here.
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities through Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.

You’ll love this job if

• You want to put your skills to work on projects with a community and conservation purpose.
• You enjoy collaborating with people across disciplines and balancing office planning with hands-on coordination in the field.
• You thrive on managing projects of different sizes and scopes, keeping budgets and schedules on track, solving problems, and turning detailed plans into completed improvements.

Job Summary Advance Metroparks Toledo’s core conservation mission by preparation and oversight of major maintenance and capital improvement projects to create world-class facilities and maintain existing Metroparks’ infrastructure to the highest professional standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage major maintenance projects and small capital projects. Provide project management support of large capital projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets and cost estimates. Ensures adherence to budget and established financial controls.
• Execute, update, and communicate the master project schedule and manage its implementation, including permitting and entitlement activities, grant deadlines and due diligence items. Complete project checklist form for all capital and major maintenance projects.
• Conduct scope, fee and contract negotiations with consultants, vendors and contractors for assigned projects; prepare and enter into contracts for professional services and construction projects and route through legal and financial reviews.
• Manage due diligence for projects (geotechnical studies, land title review, building and site condition, environmental) and obtain necessary permits.
• Meet with contractors, engineers, architects and park officials to execute projects and ensure compliance with established plans and specifications; schedule and attend progress meetings as needed.
• Coordinate purchasing for assigned construction and maintenance projects; research materials, estimate quantities, obtain bids/quotes – including RFP and RFQ processes, and evaluate materials.
• Oversight and coordination on site during construction for compliance, troubleshooting, management of the projects.
• Manage construction project closeout process, provide asset coordinator close out documents for unity, and attend all construction closeout walks and inspections for projects.
• Assist with preparation of design plans and specifications for major maintenance and small capital projects.
• Maintain professional contacts with other municipalities, utility companies, regulatory agencies, research bodies, equipment manufacturers, and professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used

• General office equipment and field equipment
• Software & Apps: Microsoft365, Microsoft Project, Unity, Blubeam Revu, PlanetBids, AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Park vehicles, including utility vehicles and trucks

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Schedule: 40-hour workweek that may require work in the evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Home Work Location: Fallen Timbers Field Office with regular visitation of active construction sites throughout the district in all weather conditions
• May require business use of personal vehicle for frequent travel between Metroparks locations
• Limited (<10%) travel outside Lucas County
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds; ability to walk and work outdoors over uneven terrain in all types of weather including extreme heat and cold to inspect construction sites.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture or a related field.
• Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in construction management.
• Certifications: Must obtain the following certifications and fulfill re-qualification and recertification requirements:
• First Aid/CPR within 1 year
• OSHA 30-hour within 1 year
• ODOT LPA training modules within 3 months

Alternates to the position requirements may be made as Metroparks finds appropriate and acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated appreciation for enhancing quality of life and conserving the region’s natural resources through clean, safe and natural parks and open spaces. Knowledge

• Demonstrated proficiency of various construction methods and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances, costs, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principles and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of methods and techniques of researching, writing and coordinating RFP and RFQ documents associated with the design and construction process.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to land use, building code, entitlements, permitting, project development sequence and construction requirement.
• Knowledge of ODOT LPA process for procurement of professional services and project delivery.
• Understanding of PERRP and OSHA compliance requirements.

Skills

• Project Management skills; ability to manage multiple projects, make decisive decisions, meet deadlines and deliver strong, measurable results.
• Strong technical skills; ability to read technical specs, submittals, architecture and engineering drawings, and navigate the due diligence process.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings in a way that inspires confidence and motivates engagement with the Metroparks.
• Problem Solving skills; ability to conduct fact-based root cause analysis and apply continuous improvement methodologies. Ability to gather, organize and evaluate data; formulate recommendations and develop successful strategies.
• Budget Management skills; ability to create, maintain, and manage budgets for major maintenance and capital projects.

Abilities

• Ability to be a trusted advisor, build consensus, make informed decisions, and manage change.
• Ability to research, plan, implement, problem-solve and evaluate construction techniques, activities and operations. Ability to discern relevant issues and effectively address them, trouble-shoot and adopt creative solutions.
• Ability to think creatively to develop unique, parklike, and whimsical solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with all stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, elected officials, employees, volunteers and the public.

Metroparks Toledo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.