- Planning and implementing Capital Facility Maintenance Program (CFMP) projects with a specific focus on landscape architectural improvements. This may involve designing and overseeing projects related to trails, horticulture, play spaces, fitness/athletic areas, and other open space enhancements, considering aesthetic and functional aspects.
- Completing special community partnerships with local community organizations who have fundraised for park improvements including landscape architectural elements. This is a collaborative effort to involve the community in enhancing park amenities.
- Collaborating with team members on project standardization initiatives including construction details, plan reviews and design documentation checklists. This will ensure consistency and efficiency in project management processes.
- Construction of Neighborhood and Pocket Park Improvement Plan recommendations that enhance the visual appeal and usability of these park spaces.
- Assistance with the deployment of the City's Project Management Standards Initiative within RPCA adhering to standardized project management practices across the city. Major responsibilities as related to FY 2024 objectives and capital project delivery:
- Manage a diverse range of capital projects with low to moderate complexity, each valued at less than $1M.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle from concept to construction, following the City's project management best practices.
- Utilize computer-aided drafting programs to design and create technical drawings of parks, open spaces, landscaping, and recreation facilities.
- Prepare contractual documents and drawings for bidding purposes.
- Solicit and evaluate cost estimates and cost proposals from consultants and vendors for site furnishings, professional services and general contracting.
- Administer the construction phase which includes reviewing submittals, technical drawings, and conducting field inspections.
- Ensure multiple projects are effectively managed within specified scope, schedule and cost constraints.
- Develop project scope, budget, and schedule.
- Analyze and resolve planning, design, and construction issues as they arise.
- Maintain and update construction detail standards.
- Manage stakeholders and engage with the community throughout the project lifecycle. This position is part of the Urban Planner class specification and individual career growth will be achieved through the City's Career Ladder system. Additionally, there are other opportunities for growth and development including progression in meeting state licensure requirements for Professional Landscape Architects or other professions, as well as obtaining professional certifications. Skills Required:
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landscape architect/urban planner - Alexandria, United States - American Society Of Landscape Architects
Description
Description:
City of Alexandria, Virginia Capital Project Coordinator/ Urban Planner (I, II, or III)
Overview:
The City of Alexandria, Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities Department (RPCA) supports the well-being of Alexandria's residents by ensuring access to a variety of quality recreation, park, and cultural experiences. There are over 900 acres of publicly accessible open space (this includes both public and private land that is open for public use), 566 acres of it is publicly owned park land, and approximately 30,000 street trees.
The Capital Project Coordinator/Urban Planner FY 2024 assignments focus on enhancing customer engagement and improving service delivery. The specific assignments and objectives include:
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Urban Planner I: Two years of experience in regional, urban or transportation planning, urban design, historic preservation, architectural or environmental review or other related field.
Preferred Urban Planner II: Four years of experience or Graduate degree plus 2 years' experience.
Preferred Urban Planner III: Five years of relevant planning experience in urban settings or three years with a Master's Degree of which at least two years of experience is in increasing individual role responsible for complex projects and reports in the public sector or in private consulting. Appropriate professional certification such as AICP, PE, RLA, LEED AP, RA.
Travel Required: No
