Recreation Project Manager

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Hybrid (Office and Remote) locations:
Asheville, NCtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
February 28, 2026 (22 days left to apply) job requisition :
R05300

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on February 27, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on February 27, 2026.

Job Title:

Recreation Project Manager Department:
Recreation Services External Hiring Range: $66,919.84 - $83,552.23

Compensation Grade: 3006

Pay Range: $66,919.84 - $Posted Internally and Externally Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.
** Purpose of the position:
** The purpose of this position is to perform and coordinate a variety of professional parks and recreation planning, design, and development from concept to completion, including responsible and professional work coordinating various medium-to-large or complex capital improvement engineering and architectural projects, for the County’s Recreation Services.
** Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience (required at time of hire):
** Bachelor’s degree in landscape architecture/construction design, or related field and four (4) years of experience in project management and design, including two (2) years of project management and/or supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Additional Training and

Experience:

** Certified Parks and Recreation Professional or American Institute Certified Professional accreditation preferred.
** License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
** Registration as a Landscape Architect. (Must obtain registration with the State of North Carolina as a Landscape Architect during the first six (6) months of employment, if not already registered with the State of NC).  NC Driver’s License in good standing.
** Essential Functions of the position:
*** Develops and recommends concept, area, and facility plans based on strategic and master plans; performs park planning studies used for data analysis, policy recommendations, and project prioritization; confers with appropriate parties to solicit input and feedback; investigates potential park projects.
* Prepare concept design plans for parks and recreation related improvements such as park renovations, playgrounds, walkways and connectivity, parking, and other park amenities; and prepare and oversee preparation of site plans, scale models, construction documents, cost estimates, project schedules, and park and open space design studies; serve as project lead for the County’s Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
* Develop, interpret, review, and evaluate plans, criteria, studies, and reports for parks and recreation planning and development projects related to facility improvements, maintenance, and renovation; review plans for environmental impact and historic relevance; prepare and monitor project budgets; and coordinate the design and construction of parks and recreation areas and facilities.
* Coordinate, oversee, and supervise the planning, design, and construction of County parks and recreational areas and facilities; manage and initiate review and/or design of engineering and architectural projects; provide technical advice and assistance to management, field personnel, contractors, and consultants.
* Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); manage the selection of consultants; negotiate contracts and fees; administer consultant services; and serve as liaison with contractors, consultants, and County departments.
* Manage, monitor, and review contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations, including administering change orders and estimates.
* Coordinate contracting agencies for parks and greenways projects and serve as departmental liaison; act as point of contact for inquiries regarding greenways and park and facility plans.
* Prepare reports for public…