Amid a dynamic and ever-evolving urban landscape, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department stewards one of the premier urban park systems in America.  San Francisco recently became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park.  Considered by San Franciscans to be one of the City’s most popular and effective public agencies, our Department manages and maintains more than 225 parks, playgrounds, and open spaces in San Francisco, including two outside of city limits: Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras. Our 4,100- acre system includes 25 recreation centers, 9 swimming pools, 5 golf courses and numerous athletic facilities, including sports courts, ball diamonds, soccer fields and gymnasiums. Included in the department’s responsibilities are Golden Gate Park, Coit Tower, the Marina Yacht Harbor, the Palace of Fine Arts, and TPC Harding Park golf course.

More than 2,000 talented individuals are part of our team, from gardeners, foresters, and recreation leaders to park rangers, custodians, electricians, painters and more. Our core mission, as it has been throughout our history, is to provide opportunities for San Francisco residents and visitors alike to gather, play, learn, relax, and enjoy nature in the city.

Examples of projects that may be assigned to the Project Manager may include but are not limited to: India Basin Parks and other 2020 Health and Recovery Bond projects, including neighborhood playgrounds to Community Opportunity Fund projects.

Under administrative direction of the Capital Director and Supervising Project Manager, the Project Manager plans, organizes, directs and controls all or part of a highly complex engineering or architectural project from concept through design and construction closeout of the project.

The Project Manager class is used for projects which meet the following general criteria: They are at a substantial dollar level, they continue over a multi-year period, they require significant involvement in negotiation and consensus building among a variety of interested individuals and groups, they may involve complex, information systems, architecture/infrastructure planning and design or complex, unusual or unique construction or fabrication methods, and they are generally highly visible and of interest to elected officials.

Project Managers are responsible for overseeing planning, design, and construction of approximately four (4) to six (6) capital improvement projects at any given time with a combined project value ranging from $5 to $30 Million. In addition, the Project Manager may provide project management support to senior staff on large Capital projects as well as supervise interns within the Capital Division.

Essential qualities include being able to define a problem, have good judgment, accurately identify and describe cause and effect relationships, make clear evidence based recommendations, issue spot/raise red flags, and provide clear timely decisive feedback and guidance to construction delivery teams.  In addition, Project Managers are required to understand and participate in technical conversations and make decisions based on their technical expertise, including reviewing technical documents and providing feedback to consultants and project stakeholders.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Preparing and monitoring budgets and funding plans, project schedules and expenditure schedules;
• Overseeing the completion of conceptual design, detail design, contract documentation, and construction;
• Providing comments on presentation and technical documents;
• Controlling project cost and schedule; reviewing change orders; serving as primary contact for all parties involved in the project;
• 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 other Project Partners; and assist in the development and review of monthly financial projections; and
• Managing Environmental Review processes and obtaining permits through the Department of Building Inspections and related regulatory agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.      Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering, planning, or landscape architecture; plus four years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience, OR

2.      A Bachelor's Degree in another field plus six years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project, OR

3.      Eight years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project, OR

4.      California registration as professional engineer or architect.

Professional training in project management is desirable and may be a requirement in some departments.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Architecture or Landscape Architecture Specialty – Desirable Qualifications:

1. Eight (8) years of verifiable professional architecture experience in which (3) years of that experience must be as a licensed professional architect or landscape architect performing architectural/landscape architectural, engineering or construction management experience, OR
2. Master’s Degree in architecture plus six (6) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project, AND
3. Registration as professional architect in any of 50 U.S. states

And

• Experience with all phases of project implementation, including planning and conceptual plan development, detailed design, contract documentation, cost estimating and value engineering, bidding, and construction.
• Proven ability to manage, coordinate and direct the work of a multi-disciplined project team on a project of moderate size and complexity; lead a team of professional, technical, engineering, and architectural personnel engaged in the completion of a complex group of related construction projects; coordinate construction activities; direct the preparation of design plans, specifications and their interpretation and use in construction.
• Familiarity with developing design programs, budgets, and schedules for Capital construction projects.
• Meet and consult with professional personnel and officials on complex administrative matters and direct the maintenance of important and complex design and construction records and reports.
• Effectively communicate orally at public hearings and in writing reports and technical recommendations to boards and commissions; represent the department in meetings with management and executive members; proven ability to make presentations before stakeholders, Commissions, Boards, or other governing bodies.
• Understanding of, and familiarity with, City procedures related to inter-agency reviews and approvals, permitting, and contracting; familiarity with state and federal environmental review requirements and processes. 

Appointment Type:  This is a Permanent Exempt appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered “at will” and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. 

Compensation: $160,316/yr.

Application Deadline:  Friday, April 22, 2022

Application Procedure:  Please include a cover letter describing how you meet the Desirable Qualifications.

Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the selection process.  Interviews may be held on May 4 and the position is expected to begin in mid-June.  Previous paid or volunteer experience with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department does NOT guarantee employment.

Verification of Education and Experience
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: Information About the Hiring Process | Department of Human Resources (sfdhr.org)  Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, R. Margarita Recinos, by email at [email protected]

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Race and Social Equity Statement
We believe that parks and open space in San Francisco provides the opportunity to model equitable access for all.  With this belief, San Francisco became the first city in the United States for which 100% of its residents live within a ten-minute walk of a park. The Recreation and Park Department’s goal is to close the gaps and improve equity and access to quality parks and open space, and recreation activities for historically marginalized communities.  

We envision a department that proactively infuses racial and social equity in its internal operations.  With a multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals - gardeners, recreation leaders, park rangers, custodians, craft shop personnel, park and recreation managers and more, the department is committed to doing its part to provide equitable access to parks and programs for all the communities we serve to enjoy, as well as foster a work environment where our differences are celebrated, and everyone has what they need to thrive regardless of their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Someone is fully vaccinated when 14 days have passed since they received the final dose of a two-shot vaccine or a dose of a one-shot vaccine. Any new hire must present proof of full vaccination status to be appointed. Any new hire who will be routinely assigned or occasionally enter High-Risk Settings, must provide proof of having received a COVID-19 booster vaccine by March 1, 2022, or once eligible.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.