Parks and Facilities Project Manager

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The City of Medford is seeking a skilled and motivated Parks and Facilities Project Manager to lead key capital improvement projects that enhance the quality of life for our community. In this role, you will manage projects from design through completion, ensuring they meet high standards for excellence, efficiency, and community impact. Working closely with contractors, consultants, and internal teams, you will help shape the future of Medford’s parks, facilities, and public spaces.

If you are a results-driven project manager with a passion for public service and strong technical expertise, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated Parks, Recreation, and Facilities team. Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent; and
• Five (5) years of project management experience or increasingly responsible construction management and leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a specific area of study as deemed applicable may substitute for three (3) years of experience.

Available Schedules:

• 8 hours daily, Monday - Friday
• Opportunity for alternate schedule after the first six (6) months:
• Teleworking up to 1 day per week

Compensation & Information on Benefits:

This position is part of the Non-Represented Group employee group.

The anticipated hiring range for the Parks and Facilities Project Manager position is $40.80 (first step) to $42.84 or $44.99 (second or third step). The City of Medford determines starting pay based on an evaluation of relevant education, experience, andqualifications as provided by the applicant in their application materials, alongside others who perform work of comparable character consistent with the Oregon Equal Pay Act. Six steps are included in this salary range, allowing opportunity for annual movement through the steps.

Healthcare Benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits for employee and family, paid at 100% by the City with the opportunity to buy-up to a lower deductible plan
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance – policy value of $50,000 paid by the City
• Long-term disability insurance provided by the City
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA-VEBA) contributions provided by the City

Retirement Benefits:

• Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) lifetime pension after retirement at no cost to employee
• PERS is 100% fully paid as the City pays both the employer and the employee’s (6%) contributions
• Deferred Compensation retirement plan (Section 457 Plan) for employee's retirement planning

Additional Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• The City’s Wellness Program promotes physical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial and environmental wellness with various goals and challenges to participate in throughout the year. Employees may qualify for wellness incentives by completing milestones set within the program up to $200 annually
• Access to the City's fully equipped fitness center 24/7

Examples of Job Duties: Essential Functions of the Position:

• Ensures projects are planned, designed, constructed, and completed within the given time constraints and budgets. Manages assigned projects from inception to completion.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned services and activities related to the management of capital improvement projects, including specifications and special provisions, bid documents, and professional contracts; ensures completion of projects within budgetary, regulatory, and time constraints.
• Provides accurate construction schedules for managed projects.
• Coordinates and provides technical direction and assistance to consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Collaborates with division staff on project development and specific specifications.
• Supervises the work of project contractors and consultants.
• Negotiates and prepares contract documents and agreements with contractors, working with other departments when necessary, and follows City and State contracting protocols.
• Develops and administers project budgets.
• Maintains project record-keeping and provides progress reports to department administration.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
• Attends a wide variety of meetings, makes project-related presentations, and responds to questions in a timely manner.
• Acquires building and other permits as needed for projects.
• Possesses knowledge of necessary laws, regulations and codes; ensures compliance with BOLI, OSHA and safety protocols.
• Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods.
• The scope of the assigned area will depend on the departmental structure and is as the discretion of the department director.

Go to Medfordoregon.gov to apply for this position!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.80 - $52.08 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person