Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission
Trails Planning and Design Project Manager (15192, Grade 22)
Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Greenbelt, Maryland, us, 20771
Overview
Trails Planning and Design Project Manager (15192, Grade 22) Pay: Base pay range $108,000.00/yr - $216,000.00/yr The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks a Trails Planning and Design Project Manager to join the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). M-NCPPC serves over two million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties and manages more than 70,000 acres of parkland and facilities. In Prince George’s County, the Department oversees 421 parks across 37,000 acres and serves a diverse population of nearly one million residents. This position will serve as a Project Manager within the Trails Team in the Park Planning and Environmental Stewardship Division (PPES). The Trails Team provides trail planning, design, implementation, and operations oversight for more than six DPR Divisions involved in developing, managing, maintaining, securing, and marketing the Department’s shared-use path and natural surface trail networks. The Project Manager will lead and support a wide variety of trail projects, initiatives, and tasks related to shared-use path and park trail design, development, construction, management, and maintenance. A primary goal includes monitoring and advancing implementation of the DPR Strategic Trails Plan. Responsibilities
Leading specific shared-use path and trail planning, design, and implementation efforts. Collaborating with DPR divisions responsible for shared-use path and trail maintenance, operations, and enforcement, as well as municipalities and other entities that own and manage shared-use paths open to the public. Working with DPR Counsel to develop and execute legal agreements between M-NCPPC and public or private property owners regarding trail construction, management, and/or maintenance. Collaborating with the Natural and Historical Resources Division (NHRD) and other stakeholders who build, manage, and maintain the DPR natural surface trail system. Facilitating cross-functional trail policy development and collaboration among DPR divisions involved in trail development, maintenance, and management, including policy standards, user safety, maintenance practices, and inter-agency coordination. Coordinating inter-agency and public communication and engagement strategies related to trail planning, management, and marketing as needed. Important Duties / Examples
Serve as project manager for trail design and implementation projects, including coordination with the Capital Program and Development Division (CPDD) staff. Conduct site visits and review construction progress to ensure compliance with contract documents and design intent; collaborate with CPDD and PPES staff on construction management and inspection teams. Support large-scale, multi-year trail development projects (e.g., Lake Arbor Park, Westphalia Central Park, Walker Mill Regional Park) and other park development initiatives with major trail components. Coordinate issues that relate to the jurisdictions of the Planning Department, the County DPW&T, the DPIE, the Maryland DOT and State Highway Administration, the National Park Service, and local municipalities. Support the implementation of RAISE grant projects and development of scopes of work for consultant services; manage consultant work and contracts. Monitor project milestones, provide summary reports to the Trails Team, PPES Division Chief, and DPR Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Support the PPES Development Review Team on trail-related development projects and ensure integration of new or improved trail segments and active transportation infrastructure. Contribute to updates of the DPR Trail Design Guidelines, Trail Alert, Construction Impact and Detour Program, and monitor the Automated Trail User Counting Program. Coordinate the Shared Use Path elements of the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation. Assist in developing annual budgets and spending plans for trail projects. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field. Two years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction management experience related to trail design, construction, or management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (totaling 6 years). Valid driver’s license per State and Commission rules; license must be unencumbered by restrictions that limit driving Commission vehicles or performing duties required by the assignment. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree and/or professional certification in recreation management, landscape architecture, construction management, transportation planning, natural resources, civil engineering, or related field. Six or more years of experience in project management, land design, private development, transportation planning, or related fields (eight years total with equivalency). Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities. Experience in trail planning, design, implementation, management, or maintenance. Background in capital program management and operational planning; experience with public and elected official engagement in trail planning processes. Ability to interpret site development plans and visualize design elements in context; strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate using photographs, graphics, and maps; ability to create computer-generated perspective renderings. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager I May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. EEO Statement: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). The Commission will make reasonable accommodations. Benefit Summary: 2025 Merit System Benefits are informational and subject to change. Benefits are extended to all Merit System employees, with plans optional except for Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans. Details available from the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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Trails Planning and Design Project Manager (15192, Grade 22) Pay: Base pay range $108,000.00/yr - $216,000.00/yr The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) seeks a Trails Planning and Design Project Manager to join the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). M-NCPPC serves over two million residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties and manages more than 70,000 acres of parkland and facilities. In Prince George’s County, the Department oversees 421 parks across 37,000 acres and serves a diverse population of nearly one million residents. This position will serve as a Project Manager within the Trails Team in the Park Planning and Environmental Stewardship Division (PPES). The Trails Team provides trail planning, design, implementation, and operations oversight for more than six DPR Divisions involved in developing, managing, maintaining, securing, and marketing the Department’s shared-use path and natural surface trail networks. The Project Manager will lead and support a wide variety of trail projects, initiatives, and tasks related to shared-use path and park trail design, development, construction, management, and maintenance. A primary goal includes monitoring and advancing implementation of the DPR Strategic Trails Plan. Responsibilities
Leading specific shared-use path and trail planning, design, and implementation efforts. Collaborating with DPR divisions responsible for shared-use path and trail maintenance, operations, and enforcement, as well as municipalities and other entities that own and manage shared-use paths open to the public. Working with DPR Counsel to develop and execute legal agreements between M-NCPPC and public or private property owners regarding trail construction, management, and/or maintenance. Collaborating with the Natural and Historical Resources Division (NHRD) and other stakeholders who build, manage, and maintain the DPR natural surface trail system. Facilitating cross-functional trail policy development and collaboration among DPR divisions involved in trail development, maintenance, and management, including policy standards, user safety, maintenance practices, and inter-agency coordination. Coordinating inter-agency and public communication and engagement strategies related to trail planning, management, and marketing as needed. Important Duties / Examples
Serve as project manager for trail design and implementation projects, including coordination with the Capital Program and Development Division (CPDD) staff. Conduct site visits and review construction progress to ensure compliance with contract documents and design intent; collaborate with CPDD and PPES staff on construction management and inspection teams. Support large-scale, multi-year trail development projects (e.g., Lake Arbor Park, Westphalia Central Park, Walker Mill Regional Park) and other park development initiatives with major trail components. Coordinate issues that relate to the jurisdictions of the Planning Department, the County DPW&T, the DPIE, the Maryland DOT and State Highway Administration, the National Park Service, and local municipalities. Support the implementation of RAISE grant projects and development of scopes of work for consultant services; manage consultant work and contracts. Monitor project milestones, provide summary reports to the Trails Team, PPES Division Chief, and DPR Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Support the PPES Development Review Team on trail-related development projects and ensure integration of new or improved trail segments and active transportation infrastructure. Contribute to updates of the DPR Trail Design Guidelines, Trail Alert, Construction Impact and Detour Program, and monitor the Automated Trail User Counting Program. Coordinate the Shared Use Path elements of the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation. Assist in developing annual budgets and spending plans for trail projects. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, or related field. Two years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction management experience related to trail design, construction, or management. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted (totaling 6 years). Valid driver’s license per State and Commission rules; license must be unencumbered by restrictions that limit driving Commission vehicles or performing duties required by the assignment. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree and/or professional certification in recreation management, landscape architecture, construction management, transportation planning, natural resources, civil engineering, or related field. Six or more years of experience in project management, land design, private development, transportation planning, or related fields (eight years total with equivalency). Proven project management skills with ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities. Experience in trail planning, design, implementation, management, or maintenance. Background in capital program management and operational planning; experience with public and elected official engagement in trail planning processes. Ability to interpret site development plans and visualize design elements in context; strong communication and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate using photographs, graphics, and maps; ability to create computer-generated perspective renderings. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager I May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing. EEO Statement: The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). The Commission will make reasonable accommodations. Benefit Summary: 2025 Merit System Benefits are informational and subject to change. Benefits are extended to all Merit System employees, with plans optional except for Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans. Details available from the Commission’s Health and Benefits Office at benefits@mncppc.org or 301-454-1694.
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