Parks & Recreation Project Manager

The City of Tukwila is seeking a Parks & Recreation Project Manager. Under the direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation or designee, the Parks Project Manager performs professional-level project management activities and coordinates all aspects of planning, design, and construction for parks, trails, golf facilities, recreation facilities, open space, and related infrastructure.

This role increases the City’s capacity to deliver safe, accessible, equitable, and high-quality parks and recreation facilities by managing capital improvement projects from concept through construction. The position requires a high degree of independent judgment and professional expertise in managing complex, multi-disciplinary public sector projects within established policies, budgets, and timelines.

About The City

The City of Tukwila is 9.6 square miles of opportunity and a dynamic place to work. The population is over 22,000 at night and up to 150,000 during the day. Tukwila shares borders with the Cities of Seattle, Renton, SeaTac, Burien, and Kent. Its central location lies in the heart of the Puget Sound region, sitting 12 miles south of downtown Seattle, 17 miles north of downtown Tacoma, and just east of SeaTac Airport. It is easily accessed by I-5 and I-405 or via either of Tukwila's two train stations, the Sounder Station or the Sound Transit Light Rail Station.

About The Department

Tukwila Parks and Recreation is home to over 150 acres of open space including parks, multi-use trails, Foster Golf Links, and the Tukwila Community Center. The mission of the Tukwila Parks and Recreation is to enhance the quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors through a quality system of public spaces, programs and events that enhance and promote opportunities for health and fitness, personal growth, relaxation, community connection, civic engagement, and environmental stewardship.

Department Expectations

• A focus on being out in the city to connect and build relationships with those we serve and those whom we partner.
• Be on time, respectful of others times, and responsive when needed. Bring an urgency to the work. We will start fast. The work will be intense, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.
• Meetings will have written expectations including an agenda with the goals and outcomes. Owners and next step will be clear.
• Processes and work will continuously improve
  
  

Department Values

• Serve with integrity.
• Show initiative and hard work.
• Prioritize outcomes over optics.
• Center those most impacted, and put “boots on the ground”.
• Resolve challenges with a “yes, and” mindset.
• Work as one, adaptable, mission driven team.
  
  

Why Choose the City of Tukwila?

• Competitive salary with annual step increases.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a retirement pension plan.
• Flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  

Salary Range

$10,286 - $12,504 per month. This position is represented by the Teamsters 763.

Note: We don’t typically hire at the top of the range.

How To Apply

Applicants MUST apply online, complete the application, and submit a cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter and resume will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the recruitment process.

Veteran’s Preference

Veteran's Preference is available in accordance with state laws. Attach DD214 or NGB Form 22 for eligibility.

Selection Process

The City of Tukwila is an equal opportunity employer and strives to employ a diverse workforce reflective of the community it serves. Qualified applicants with multicultural experience and/or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

This selection process may include but is not limited to evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, testing, and interviewing. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at humanresources@tukwilawa.gov.

• Plan, coordinate, and manage all phases of capital projects including scope development, scheduling, budgeting, design, permitting, bidding, construction administration, and closeout.
• Manage consultants, contractors, and vendor contracts in compliance with City, state, and federal procurement laws and regulations, including Small Works, apprenticeship, and MWBE requirements.
• Develop requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for qualifications (RFQs), bid documents, and consultant selection criteria; conduct pre-bid meetings, bid analysis, and award recommendations.
• Oversee planning, design, and construction of park and recreation facilities, trails, golf amenities, open space improvements, and supporting utilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with internal departments, external agencies, utilities, and service providers to resolve conflicts, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize public impacts.
• Manage project budgets, funding sources, cash flow projections, consultant and contractor payments, and prepare status and financial reports.
• Contribute to Parks capital improvement program (CIP) planning, budgeting, levels of service analysis, and long-range planning efforts.
• Lead and support equitable public engagement processes and coordinate project-related communications, including public meetings, stakeholder coordination, and Council materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations including SEPA, ADA, stormwater, environmental, cultural resource, and land use requirements.
• Maintain complete and accurate project records including contracts, drawings, specifications, permits, as-builts, and closeout documentation.
• Serve as a liaison between consultants, contractors, City staff, community groups, and advisory boards; prepare and present information to City Council and commissions as needed.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Capital project management principles and practices for public sector facilities and infrastructure.
• Parks and recreation facility planning, design, construction, and renovation.
• Procurement, contracting, bidding, and consultant selection processes.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes related to capital development, land use, environmental review, and accessibility.
• Budget development, financial analysis, and project cost control.
  
  

Skill And Ability To

• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while meeting budget and schedule requirements.
• Interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse audiences including the public, consultants, contractors, boards, and elected officials.
• Work independently with initiative, sound judgment, and professional discretion.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.
• Navigate construction sites and perform field inspections under varying conditions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Parks Administration, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; and
• Five (5) years of professional project management experience;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional registration or certification (e.g., Landscape Architect, Professional Engineer, PMP) or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience managing publicly funded capital projects and grant-funded work.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, grasping, talking, seeing, hearing, climbing, crawling, and walking.

Work may include field inspections and exposure to construction environments.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds frequently.