RECREATION MANAGER (DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Recreation Manager (Coordinator II) of Design and Development provides support for the implementation of Milwaukee Recreation s Outdoor Recreation Facilities Master Plan. Primary duties include serving as the lead project manager for playfield revitalization projects consisting of coordination of community engagement efforts, design development, and review, consultant management, preparation and management of construction-related documents, construction inspection, and budget monitoring.

This is a new position and an opportunity to contribute to Milwaukee Recreation s work to transform its large network of recreation facilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor s degree in Landscape Architecture or closely aligned field. MS degree in landscape architecture is preferred.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an active professional Landscape Architect, Architect, or Engineer. Must have included work in park planning or other public area development
Certified licensure as a Landscape Architect, Architect, or Engineer, or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assists with the implementation of Milwaukee Recreation s Outdoor Recreation Facilities Master Plan.
Provides guidance and supervision to Recreation Supervisors of Design and Development to ensure professional growth, and fulfillment of job duties and responsibilities.
Works directly with architects and engineers in the development of design and construction documents. Reviews contract documents prior to bidding for adherence to scope, MPS requirements, and project budget. Identifies inconsistencies in documents and assists in value engineering.
Provides design services and activities associated with smaller projects as required.
Manages construction administration activities on all major playfield renovations. Assists in the development of project budgets. Monitors contractor performance to ensure that work is completed by qualified personnel according to contract documents. Provides inspection reports and represents MPS at construction project/progress meetings. Maintains all project files and administers construction project budgets.
Oversees and manages the services of construction managers, MPS construction and shop/trade inspectors, architects/engineers, and contracted inspectors.
Conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and provides minutes of same.
Reviews and approves all change orders and provides reports.
Manages community engagement projects including scheduling, marketing, presentations, visioning sessions, stakeholder interviews, data collection, management, visualization, and cultivation of community partnerships.
Prepares funding proposals including research, monitoring, design, exhibits, writing, editing materials, and reimbursement claims.
Drafts policies, procedures, and standards related to the construction and maintenance of recreation facilities.
Develops requests for proposals for the procurement of equipment and professional services related to outdoor recreation facilities.
Works with the Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Facilities and Maintenance Services, the City of Milwaukee, and Milwaukee County Parks to align the Recreation Facilities Master Plan with the programmed capital replacement work planned at various recreation sites located throughout the city of Milwaukee.
Responds to constituent inquiries regarding playfield improvement projects.
Works with Milwaukee Recreation Marketing Team to implement standard operating procedures for Playfield Ribbon Cutting procedures.
Establishes partnerships with other MPS departments, schools, governmental units, agencies, and community-based organizations. Works with and maintains good relationships with other divisions, departments, neighborhood associations, and other public and private groups and organizations.
Assists with Recreation Department activities as needed.
Serves on various committees as required and assigned.
Actively supports the MPS Five Priorities for Success.
Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION:

As of November 1, 2021, all MPS employees are required to be fully vaccinated. The health and safety of our staff and students is our number one priority. That s why all offers of employment are contingent on the candidate showing proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (currently one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine or two doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine) to pass the pre-employment requirements. Individuals with medical issues or sincerely held religious beliefs that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an accommodation from the vaccine requirement.

HOW TO APPLY:

Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 pm CST on Sunday, August 21, 2022. A resume and three (3) letters of recommendation must be attached to the completed application. Each letter must be manually signed by its author and dated less than one (1) year old. Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment by the Board of School Directors is contingent upon a passing criminal background check, a passing drug/alcohol test, and credential verification. Non-MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming a Bachelor s Degree or Master s Degree. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.

To apply, please head to our district site:

Follow the links for "Admin/Supervisor Positions" to find opening .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,406.00 - $101,449.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:
Milwaukee, WI 53208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location