Design Project Manager

Salary: $100,632.90 - $118,860.97 Annually
Location : P7290
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: REQ01241
Division: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Department: Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 4:30 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt


Summary


The MPRB's Planning Division is seeking a Design Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement capital park improvements in the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board system. Provide design project management activities that meet the park and recreation needs of diverse communities and ensure race equity, gender inclusion and universal access.

Employee will be eligible to request a teleworking arrangement (up to two days per week of remote work) after 6 months of continuous regular employment and a satisfactory performance record.


JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:
Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community!


We are seeking employees who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!


Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play, and work!

What You'll Do

• Overall responsibility for complete project design and project management activities for capital projects that ensure alignment with the MPRB Comprehensive and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. This work requires the shaping and framing of ideas into projects which includes managing and developing community and organizational engagement, renderings, cost estimates, specifications, construction drawings, construction management, project budget management, completing project close-out activities, and other necessary activities for completion of projects.
• Provide design and project leadership with a high degree of competence and sound judgment so the development and implementation of projects fully support the current and future needs of the MPRB.
• Design and project management in a collaborative environment including working across department lines and forming partnerships that foster better citizen services, eliminate barriers to achieving results, build alliances with community and staff, and take full advantage of available resources.
• Prepare and administer project budgets and corresponding revenue, including seeking and securing outside funding.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other agencies and entities neighboring MPRB property to further the objectives of the MPRB.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

What To Bring

Need To Have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field.
• Increasingly responsible experience in public or park-related design and/or engineering: at least four (4) years.
• Increasingly responsible experience in all phases of construction project management: at least six (6) years.
• Increasingly responsible experience in community engagement in a public setting: at least four (4) years.
• A combination of education and experience equivalent to ten (10) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the essential duties.

Nice To Have:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering, or closely related field.
• State licensure in either landscape architecture, civil engineering, or architecture.
• Experience working in a related role in a government agency.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of state-of-the-art park design and urban design.
• Knowledge of the modern principles and best practices of design and construction practices.
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary construction and site plan requirements.
• Competency with computers and software applications used in business settings and planning work (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, AutoCAD, GIS, workflow management software systems.)
• Knowledge of the contemporary principles and best practices of contract management and supervision.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Status: Non-Represented



Additional Information


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Selection Process:
To apply for this full-time civil service position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at Late applications will be rejected.

What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.
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The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.
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For full-time benefited positions, the MPRB offers a competitive wage and benefits package including health care, dental, life and disability insurance as well as retirement and survivor benefits. Benefits are administered by the City of Minneapolis. We pride ourselves on a comprehensive benefits program that supports employees' health and financial well-being.

Programs, resources, and benefit eligibility varies based on position, average hours worked, location and length of service. For detailed benefits information, please visit the


INSURANCE
Health insurance
Eligibility for benefits begins the first of the month following employment date. The MPRB offers eligible employees with a choice of six provider networks, allowing you to select the best option for you. Available plans include Medica Choice Passport, Medica Elect, VantagePlus with Medica, Park Nicollet First with Medica, Ridgeview Community Network powered by Medica, and Clear Value with Medica.
Enhanced mental health services
MPRB employees and their family members covered by MPRB's medical plan will each have access to up to 20 visits for mental health services covered at 100%. The enhanced mental health benefits will include the first 10 office visits, including evaluations and diagnostic and treatment services, and 10 intensive outpatient program visits per year per person with an in-network or out-of-network provider at no charge. After the 20 visits, regular plan benefits and coverage will apply.
Employees Assistance Program
All MPRB employees - whether covered or not by the MPRB's employee medical plan - have access to the , which provides confidential services to help employees and their family members deal with a wide array of issues. Employees can speak virtually or in-person with an EAP representative.
Dental insurance
The MPRB offers dental insurance through Delta Dental of Minnesota and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.
Long-term disability (LTD) insurance
The MPRB offers long-term disability insurance, which helps to replace income for employees who are unable to work as a result of illness or injury, and pays 100% of the monthly premium for eligible employees.

BENEFITS
Paid time off
Our generous leave package includes vacation, paid sick leave, and 12 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday per year, which gives employees the opportunity to enhance their quality of life outside work. Amounts and accrual rates are based on years of experience and
Paid Parental Leave
MPRB employees are eligible for up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the event of a birth or placement for adoption of a child.
Retirement
MPRB employees earn a pension and may choose to participate in additional retirement savings programs.

• Pension: The MPRB participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). Employees and the MPRB both contribute a percentage of your pay to fund future benefits.
• Deferred compensation : Employees may choose to participate in pre-tax or after-tax savings plans through the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS).

Transportation
Eligible employees may choose to participate in the Metropass transportation program. The program allows eligible employees to enroll in a pass for unlimited bus or light rail rides at a discounted price.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Tuition Reimbursement
The Tuition Reimbursement Program allows employees who take courses for credit and approved in advance which have a direct relationship to their job or which provide advancement opportunities within the MPRB, to request tuition reimbursement upon successful completion of coursework and proof of payment. This program is only available for reimbursement of tuition for course credit at accredited educational institutions. Eligible employees can receive up to $5,250 in reimbursement each calendar year.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
The MPRB is a qualifying employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.

OTHER PERKS
Employees can also take advantage of optional life insurance, flexible spending accounts, technology discounts, employee discounts, and more. For more information, please visit the
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Following are a series of supplemental questions to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications and will be used to determine your civil service score and placement on the eligible list. Therefore, all applicants are encouraged to be complete and thorough in their answers. The employment history and education detailed in your general online application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next step of the selection process. A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.

• I acknowledge that I have read and understand the above information and instructions.

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Please indicate the highest level of education achieved.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's or Post-Graduate degree
• I do not have a degree

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How many years of experience do you have in public or park-related design and/or engineering?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 or more years
• I do not have this experience

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If you have the experience listed in question #3, please indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience, title, and description of your role/responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
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How many years of experience do you have in all phases of construction project management?

• Less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 years but less than 10 years
• 10 or more years
• I do not have this experience

06


If you have the experience listed in question #5, please indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience, title, and description of your role/responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
07


How many years of experience do you have in community engagement in a public setting?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 6 years
• 6 years but less than 8 years
• 8 or more years
• I do not have this experience

08


If you have the experience listed in question #7, please indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience, title, and description of your role/responsibilities. If you do not have this experience, please enter N/A.
09


Do you have a state licensure in either landscape architecture, civil engineering, or architecture? If yes, please attach supporting documents to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience managing design or engineering projects in a government environment?

• Yes
• No

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If you have the experience listed in question #10, please indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience, title, and a description of your role/responsibilities. If you do not have experience, please enter "NA."
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How many years of experience do you have leading multidisciplinary design teams?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 6 years
• 6 or more years
• I do not have this experience

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If you have experience listed in question #12, please indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience, title, and a description of your role/responsibilities. If you do not have experience, please enter "NA."
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Briefly describe your experience using public engagement to gather and analyze data and summarize a project that best demonstrates your skills in this area. Indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience and title. If you do not have this experience, please list "N/A."
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How many years of experience do you have engaging people from diverse communities in the public sector and/or government environment?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years but less than 4 years
• 4 or more years
• I do not have this experience

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If you have experience listed in question #15, please indicate the organization(s) where you gained the experience, title, and a description of your role/responsibilities. If you do not have experience, please enter "NA."
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