Parks Project Coordinator - Associated General Contractors of America : Job Details

The City of Mountain View is looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Parks Project Coordinator to join our Community Services Department! In this dynamic role , you'll play a vital part in shaping the City's parks and recreation spaces by coordinating capital improvement and special projects , from planning and design through construction and community engagement . You'll represent the interests of the Community Services Department and residents in projects that enhance parks , open spaces , and community facilities across the city.

The City of Mountain View's Community Services Department is dedicated to: Building Community. Enriching Lives. We manage and enhance a broad range of public amenities, including vibrant parks, urban forest initiatives, the Shoreline Recreation Area, and the Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more about us here . If you are passionate about parks planning, public service, and cross-departmental teamwork , this is your chance to make a lasting impact in a community committed to environmental resilience, equity, and vibrant public spaces. Review our detailed job description here .

Note : Parks Project Coordinator is a working title for the classification Community Services Project Administrator.

• Serve as the key Community Services Department contact on capital projects and represent department interests throughout planning, design and construction phases.
• Coordinate community engagement efforts, including public meetings, stakeholder outreach, and surveys.
• Review design documents and provide input to ensure projects meet department goals, facility needs, and community expectations.
• Assist in developing project budgets, manage contracts and monitor progress on scope, schedule and spending.
• Collaborate closely with Public Works, Community Development, consultants and community groups.
• Track project milestones, conduct on-site inspections and communicate updates to internal stakeholders.
• Review park land dedication proposals from developers and provide department feedback.

• You are experienced managing design and construction projects in parks, recreation, or public facilities.
• You are an excellent communicator , both in writing and in person, with the ability to collaborate across teams and with the public.
• You are organized , proactive and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• You care about parks, public spaces and serving your community through high-quality, visible projects.
• You are a clear, strategic thinker with strong project management skills .

• Education equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in urban or regional planning, environmental design, landscape architecture, construction design and/or management, horticulture, or a related field.
• Two years of related work experience in project management, park/facility development planning, or open space planning.
• Valid California Class C driver's license.

Bonus Points:

• A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, environmental design, landscape architecture, construction management, or a closely related field is highly desirable.
• Relevant public sector experience.