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
Trails Planning and Design Project Manager (15192, Grade 22)
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The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC), a six‑time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is seeking 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 Project Manager will join three existing Trail Planners who provide expertise in GIS, Trail Planning & Design, Graphic Design, Project Management, and other areas needed by the Team. The Trails Team, within the PPES Division as a whole, 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. This position will be responsible for both leading and supporting a wide variety of trail projects, initiatives, and tasks related to shared‑use path & park trail design, development, construction, management, and maintenance. A primary goal includes monitoring and advancing implementation of the DPR Strategic Trails Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Leading specific shared‑use path and trail planning, design, and implementation efforts.
Working closely 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. May be required to work with DPR Counsel to develop and execute legal agreements 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 the various Divisions of the Department of Parks and Recreation engaged with trail development, maintenance, and management. Policies may include facility design standards, user safety and operational policies, maintenance policies, and inter‑agency coordination.
Coordinating inter‑agency and public communication and engagement strategies related to trail planning, management, and marketing.
Serving as project manager for trail design and implementation projects and initiatives, including coordination with the Capital Program and Development Division (CPDD) staff.
Conducting site visits and reviewing construction progress to ensure compliance with contract documents and design intent. Collaborating with CPDD and other PPES staff on construction management and inspection teams.
Supporting the implementation of large‑scale and multi‑year, multi‑phase trail development projects such as at Lake Arbor Park, Westphalia Central Park, Walker Mill Regional Park, and other future initiatives.
Coordinating issues raised by trail project components that relate to the jurisdiction of M‑NCPPC Planning Department, County Department of Public Works and Transportation, County Department of Permits, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, National Park Service, and local municipalities.
Supporting the implementation of RAISE grant projects undertaken by DPR.
Supporting development of scopes of work for RFPs for consultant services and managing consultant work and contracts.
Monitoring project milestones for timeliness, accuracy, and alignment with objectives, and providing summary reports for the Trails Team, its Managers, the PPES Division Chief, and the DPR Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Supporting the PPES Development Review Team on development projects that have trail‑related components and/or impacts, ensuring integration of new or improved trail segments and active transportation infrastructure.
Contributing to updates of the DPR Trail Design Guidelines; the Trail Alert, Construction Impact and Detour Program; and assisting in monitoring and maintaining the Automated Trail User Counting Program.
Coordinating implementation of the Shared Use Path elements of the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation.
Assisting in developing annual budgets and spending plans for trail projects.
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Having two years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction manager experience that includes substantive work in the duties outlined here.
Having an equivalent combination of education and experience that totals 6 years.
Holding a valid driver’s license in accordance with State and Commission rules.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree and/or professional certification in recreation management, landscape architecture, construction management, transportation planning, natural resources, civil engineering, or a related field.
Six or more years of experience in project management, land design, private development, transportation planning, or an equivalent combination totaling eight years.
Proven proficiency in project management and the ability to manage multiple projects and changes in prioritization.
Experience in trail planning, design, implementation, management, and/or maintenance.
Background in capital program management and operational planning.
Experience with public and elected official engagement in the trail planning processes.
Ability to interpret site development plans and visualize design elements in context.
Strong communication skills and creative problem‑solving abilities.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to effectively use photographs, graphics, and maps to communicate about project objectives and progress.
Ability to create computer‑generated perspective renderings to communicate design solutions.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager I
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of 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 or 301‑454‑1411 (Maryland Relay 7‑1‑1). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management
Industry: Government Administration
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THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY**
THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT. PLEASE DO NOT RE-APPLY**
The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC), a six‑time National Recreation and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner, is seeking 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 Project Manager will join three existing Trail Planners who provide expertise in GIS, Trail Planning & Design, Graphic Design, Project Management, and other areas needed by the Team. The Trails Team, within the PPES Division as a whole, 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. This position will be responsible for both leading and supporting a wide variety of trail projects, initiatives, and tasks related to shared‑use path & park trail design, development, construction, management, and maintenance. A primary goal includes monitoring and advancing implementation of the DPR Strategic Trails Plan.
Key Responsibilities
Leading specific shared‑use path and trail planning, design, and implementation efforts.
Working closely 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. May be required to work with DPR Counsel to develop and execute legal agreements 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 the various Divisions of the Department of Parks and Recreation engaged with trail development, maintenance, and management. Policies may include facility design standards, user safety and operational policies, maintenance policies, and inter‑agency coordination.
Coordinating inter‑agency and public communication and engagement strategies related to trail planning, management, and marketing.
Serving as project manager for trail design and implementation projects and initiatives, including coordination with the Capital Program and Development Division (CPDD) staff.
Conducting site visits and reviewing construction progress to ensure compliance with contract documents and design intent. Collaborating with CPDD and other PPES staff on construction management and inspection teams.
Supporting the implementation of large‑scale and multi‑year, multi‑phase trail development projects such as at Lake Arbor Park, Westphalia Central Park, Walker Mill Regional Park, and other future initiatives.
Coordinating issues raised by trail project components that relate to the jurisdiction of M‑NCPPC Planning Department, County Department of Public Works and Transportation, County Department of Permits, Inspections and Enforcement (DPIE), Maryland Department of Transportation, State Highway Administration, National Park Service, and local municipalities.
Supporting the implementation of RAISE grant projects undertaken by DPR.
Supporting development of scopes of work for RFPs for consultant services and managing consultant work and contracts.
Monitoring project milestones for timeliness, accuracy, and alignment with objectives, and providing summary reports for the Trails Team, its Managers, the PPES Division Chief, and the DPR Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
Supporting the PPES Development Review Team on development projects that have trail‑related components and/or impacts, ensuring integration of new or improved trail segments and active transportation infrastructure.
Contributing to updates of the DPR Trail Design Guidelines; the Trail Alert, Construction Impact and Detour Program; and assisting in monitoring and maintaining the Automated Trail User Counting Program.
Coordinating implementation of the Shared Use Path elements of the Countywide Master Plan of Transportation.
Assisting in developing annual budgets and spending plans for trail projects.
Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
Having two years of progressively responsible designer and/or construction manager experience that includes substantive work in the duties outlined here.
Having an equivalent combination of education and experience that totals 6 years.
Holding a valid driver’s license in accordance with State and Commission rules.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree and/or professional certification in recreation management, landscape architecture, construction management, transportation planning, natural resources, civil engineering, or a related field.
Six or more years of experience in project management, land design, private development, transportation planning, or an equivalent combination totaling eight years.
Proven proficiency in project management and the ability to manage multiple projects and changes in prioritization.
Experience in trail planning, design, implementation, management, and/or maintenance.
Background in capital program management and operational planning.
Experience with public and elected official engagement in the trail planning processes.
Ability to interpret site development plans and visualize design elements in context.
Strong communication skills and creative problem‑solving abilities.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to effectively use photographs, graphics, and maps to communicate about project objectives and progress.
Ability to create computer‑generated perspective renderings to communicate design solutions.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Class/Specification: Design and Construction Project Manager I
May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland‑National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M‑NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of 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 or 301‑454‑1411 (Maryland Relay 7‑1‑1). M‑NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Project Management
Industry: Government Administration
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