California State Parks Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $78,240.00 - $112,187.00 Annually
Location : 285 Uptown Blvd. Cedar Hill TX, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 410042-PR00-09-2026
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 09/09/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Why This Role is Valuable
At the City of Cedar Hill, our culture is rooted in service, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. Guided by our core values of High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented, and Fun, we strive to create a workplace where employees make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.
The City of Cedar Hill is seeking an experienced and visionary Parks Project Manager to help preserve, enhance, and expand one of the most unique park and open space systems in Texas. Located at the gateway to the Texas Hill Country, Cedar Hill is defined by its diverse ecosystems, rolling terrain, and extensive network of parks, trails, greenbelts, and preserves. The Cedar Hill City Council, recognizing the important role that open space and access to nature plays in wellness and quality of life, has set a goal to preserve 25% of land in Cedar Hill as open space. This commitment is supported through strong partnerships with conservation organizations, regional agencies, and community stakeholders working together to protect more than 4,000 acres of natural assets for future generations.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Parks & Recreation, and as a key member of the Parks and Recreation team, the Parks Project Manager will be responsible for planning, developing, and managing capital improvement projects related to parks, trails, open spaces, streetscapes, and municipal facilities. This position oversees projects from concept and design through construction, closeout, and warranty periods, ensuring successful delivery within budget, schedule, and regulatory requirements. The Parks Project Manager administers the Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP), coordinates consultants and contractors, manages project funding and grants, and collaborates with internal departments, community stakeholders, and external agencies. This role provides project oversight, public engagement support, and strategic recommendations to leadership, boards, and elected officials to enhance and expand the City's recreational and public infrastructure assets.
How You Add Value

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage parks, trails, facilities, and open space capital projects from planning and design through construction, closeout, and warranty periods.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP), including multi-year capital projects.
• Coordinate the procurement, selection, and management of architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and other professional service providers.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, funding sources, invoices, change orders, and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify, pursue, and administer grants and other external funding opportunities for park and recreation projects.
• Coordinate project activities with City departments, regulatory agencies, utility providers, school districts, and community partners to support successful project delivery.
• Support public engagement efforts, stakeholder meetings, and communications related to capital projects, including coordination with neighborhood groups, user groups, and community organizations.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, presentations, and recommendations to the Parks and Recreation Board, City Council, executive leadership, and the public.
• Review plans, specifications, and construction activities to ensure compliance with applicable design standards, accessibility requirements, safety requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain project tracking systems, performance metrics, and status reports.
• Regular attendance required.

What You Bring to the Role

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Landscape Architecture, Parks & Recreation Administration, or related field required with five (5) years of experience in park project management; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) required.
• State of Texas Registered Landscape Architect preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.
• Valid Texas driver's license, meeting City driving standards.

How to Join Our Family
Complete online application at Cedar Hill City Website at www.cedarhilltx.com. The City of Cedar Hill can no longer accept actual/faxed applications. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. There are computers at the Cedar Hill Library for applicants that do not have access to a computer at home. If you are having trouble with the NEOGOV Applicant tracking site, please call the NEOGOV technical support number at 1-877-204-4442 and select option 1.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Cedar Hill will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. For any special requests, please call Human Resources at 972-291-5100, ext 1050.
The City of Cedar Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of genetic information in compliance with GINA, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, age, or disability in hiring, conditions, or termination of employment. Final applicants for employment with the City of Cedar Hill are subject to drug testing and background screening.
CITY OF CEDAR HILL
285 Uptown Blvd Bldg #100
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
972-291-5100
The City of Cedar Hill's culture sets us apart from any other City in the world. We live by five very important values, which also contain many parts to make a whole. The five values we live by are High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family Oriented and Fun.
Recognizing that employees are essential in the operation of our organization, the City of Cedar Hill exemplifies our family oriented values by offering a comprehensive benefits plan, supporting the present and future of our employees. Full time benefits include:
Security for the Present:

• Health Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Additional Supplemental Plans
• Medical and Dependent Day Care Reimbursement Account

Security for the Future:

• TMRS Retirement Plan (Employee contributes 7% pre-tax, City provides 2 to 1 matching, vesting after 5 years, with option of retirement, at any age, with 20 years of service)
• Deferred Compensation Plans through ICMA and Nationwide

Additional Benefits:

• Education Reimbursement Assistance
• Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Employee Membership (Family membership discounts available)
• Zula B. Wylie Public Library Card
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity

Leave Benefits:

• Vacation
• Sick
• 12 Paid City Holidays