Parks Project Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $98,519.00 - $129,645.00 Annually
Location : Urbandale, IA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-Project Manager-01
Department: Parks and Recreation
Division: Parks & Facilities
Opening Date: 07/03/2026
Closing Date: 7/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary Description
The City of Urbandale is currently accepting applications for Facilities & Parks Project Manager. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation, the Facilities & Parks Project Manager provides professional project management, technical expertise, and leadership for City facility, park, and public space projects.
This position manages the planning, coordination, and delivery of capital improvement and construction projects from concept through closeout, including consultant coordination, bidding and procurement processes, construction administration, schedule management, budget management, and project implementation. The Facilities & Parks Project Manager will work collaboratively with departments, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies to ensure successful project delivery and compliance with project goals, schedules, budgets, and applicable standards.
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The City of Urbandale offers a comprehensive salary and benefit package. Full-time non-union benefits for this position include:

• Health Insurance: Individual coverage for $77.46/month or family coverage for $237.74/month
• Additional Coverage Options: Dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off: 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 10 holidays plus 3 personal days per year
• Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid time to care for and bond with a new child
• Retirement Plans: IPERS plan and a 457(b) plan with 2% match
• Life Insurance: City-provided life insurance with optional voluntary coverage
• Disability Coverage: City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Well-Being Program

The starting annual salary for this position is $98,519. This position is an exempt, civil service role. The detailed pay range is outlined in the Non-Union Wage Schedule July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, which can be accessed
*The salary range reflects pay steps based on length of service. New employees are typically hired at Step 1. The full range is provided to illustrate potential future earnings.
Routine Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multi-departmental facility and park renovation and construction projects, including project scheduling, consultant coordination, bidding processes, construction administration, and inspection of completed work for conformance to operational standards and project specifications.
• Collaborate with departments, consultants, and stakeholders during project planning and development to help identify project goals, operational needs, and space requirements.
• Perform administrative and accounting duties, including purchasing materials and supplies and generating and submitting reports and documentation.
• Participate in the planning, development, and implementation of facility and park capital improvement projects, including design coordination, construction administration, cost estimating, maintenance-related improvements, repair, and reconstruction work.
• Assist with monitoring and administering contracts for facility and park development with designers, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Respond to public inquiries, comments, complaints, and suggestions and resolve significant and controversial issues.
• Develop bid documents and facilitate the public bidding process for facility and park projects.
• Support the City's sustainability priorities by coordinating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure sustainable materials and design standards are evaluated and incorporated where feasible.
• Track sustainability-related project elements such as energy efficiency upgrades, LED retrofits, EV infrastructure readiness, native landscaping, or stormwater improvements.
• Assist with gathering documentation needed for potential grants and funding opportunities related to sustainability enhancements.
• Recommend purchases, monitor expenditures, inventory, materials, parts, and tools.
• Ensure compliance with Iowa Code related to procurement of construction contracts.
• Develop construction cost estimates, monitor funding sources, and prepare capital improvement budgets.
• Conduct on-site inspections to ensure quality and adherence to project specifications.
• Monitor construction progress; conduct field visits, resolve issues, and ensure project specifications are met.
• Process contractor pay applications, review and recommend approval of change order requests, and track expenditures.
• Mediate contractor and consultant issues and proactively resolve conflicts.
• Serve as the City's liaison for construction projects and consultant communications.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Periodic Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and bid-related documentation for facility and park capital improvement projects.
• Prepare written and oral reports related to project schedules, budgets, bidding processes, construction updates, and capital project recommendations for the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council.
• Research special projects and issues, assist with grant preparation, and maintain receipts and budget records.
• Prepare and issue RFPs, RFQs, bid packages, and legal notices.
• Coordinate consultant and contractor selection processes, including RFQs, RFPs, bid evaluations, and contract administration support.
• Provide input to architects, engineers, and consultants during design.
• Prepare City Council memos, schedules, and legal publications and deliver presentations to boards and community stakeholders.
• Oversee project closeout, including warranties, as-builts, and final inspections.
• Design and develop specifications for small capital projects (e.g., facility and park improvements).
• Coordinate with internal departments (e.g., Fire, Library, Public Works, Engineering) on cross-departmental facility projects.

Typical Qualifications

• AA degree in Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.
• 5 years of progressive experience in capital project delivery required; public sector preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management credential preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Additional Requirements
Must be able to successfully complete post-offer/pre-employment reference checks, drug screening, motor vehicle report check, and background check.
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Supplemental Information
Interested candidates must complete the City of Urbandale's online application (through governmentjobs.com/careers/urbandale) by 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the next steps in the recruitment process via governmentjobs.com email notifications. Be sure to apply using an active email address that you check frequently to stay informed throughout the recruitment process, and consider signing up for text message alerts.
The civil service testing process for this position will consist of a scored supplemental questionnaire and a rated oral board interview.
Tentative Timeline
The supplemental questionnaire is included as part of the application and must be completed and submitted by the closing date of the job posting.
-Posting Close: Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM
-Oral Board Interviews: Week of August 3, 2026, and/or the week of August 10, 2026, depending on the size of the candidate pool
-Anticipated Start Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
The City of Urbandale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at hr@urbandale.org or (515) 331-6738 prior to the application deadline.
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Please indicate your highest level of relevant education.

• High school diploma
• Some college
• Associate degree in related field
• Bachelor's degree in related field

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Please select the number of years of experience you have in project management, construction management, and capital projects delivery.

• No experience
• 1 - 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

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Municipal/Public Sector Project Experience: This position requires knowledge of RFQs/RFPs, public bidding, consultant selection, public meetings, and City Council approvals. Please describe your experience, including the number of years of experience you have, working with any of the following: city or county government, school districts, state agencies, public utilities, or publicly funded capital projects. If you have no applicable experience in the municipal/public sector, please indicate "None."
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Vendor and Contract Management: Describe your experience managing consultants, contractors, or professional service agreements, including the number of years of experience you have. If you have no applicable experience, please indicate "None."
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Project Management: Please describe your experience in project management or a related field, including the number of years of experience you have. If you have no applicable experience, please indicate "None."
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Project Delivery: Please describe your experience reviewing construction plans, engineering specifications, bid documents, contract documents, and feasibility studies, including the number of years of experience you have. If you have no applicable experience, please indicate "None."
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Do you currently hold the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification?

• No
• Yes

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