Applications are accepted through Sept. 10.

The City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an experienced PROJECT MANAGER with demonstrated success in leading and managing multiple complex construction projects. The ideal candidate would be passionate about legacy projects that are improving Parks and the public's enjoyment of recreation amenities. 

In November 2018, the City of Tucson voters approved Proposition 407, a $225 million bond package dedicated to improving the City of Tucson park amenities to include playgrounds, sports fields, pools, splash pads, and recreation centers, as well as improving the City of Tucson connections to include pedestrian pathways, bicycle pathways, and pedestrians and bicycle safety.

For more information on the Parks + Connection Bond Project, please visit:

https://tucsondelivers.tucsonaz.gov/pages/parks-connections

Applicants will also be considered for the Project Manager position in the Environmental and General Service vacancies

The Project Manager position manages complex projects and coordinates experts from different fields for the duration of each project. Prepares forecasts of needed funds, assists in developing and implementing project budgets, and monitors expenditures.

The City of Tucson offers eligible employees a generous benefits package. For comprehensive information, please visit the link below.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hr/employee-benefit-snapshot

• Occasionally directs helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees and may temporarily act in a higher capacity.
• Manages and directs complex projects by assigning work, forecasting timelines and project parameters, reviewing and approving plans and documents, devising solutions to problems, deploying resources, ensuring projects are completed effectively and efficiently within budget timeframes, studying and approving agreements, disbursing payments, conducting and attending meetings with associated parties.
• Prepares forecasts of needed funds, assists in the development and implementation of budgets, monitors project budgets, authorizes expenditures and budget allocations, reviews budget documents and prepares reports and communications.
• Collaborates with intra and inter-departmental personnel, develops project goals and objectives, evaluates project success and regulatory compliance, and makes presentations.
• Performs administrative duties by preparing and reviewing reports and correspondence, performing safety audits and inspections, reviewing policies and procedures, providing advice, researching and analyzing information such as cost-benefit studies, developing and maintaining databases and responding to and forwarding inquiries.
• This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of positions in this classification. The above examples do not identify all functions performed in any single position, nor do all postiions necessarily encompass all of the essential functions. This class specification is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the classification change.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 3 years managing complex projects and coordinating experts from different fields

Valid and Unrestricted Class D - Driver's License

*Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.