Head of Project Management (Remote)

Trust for Public Land (TPL) is the leader of a movement to connect everyone in America to the outdoors. A national nonprofit, TPL partners with communities to create high-quality parks and protect public lands - especially in communities that need them most - to improve public health, create social cohesion, strengthen historic and cultural connection to place, and increase climate resilience. Since 1972, TPL has protected more than 4 million acres of public land, created more than 5,500 parks, trails, schoolyards, and iconic outdoor places, generated over $112 billion in public funding for parks and public lands, and connected nearly 10 million people to the outdoors. As a vital member of the Bay Area Parks for People Program Team, the Project Manager will be responsible for a full range of activities associated with the delivery of The Trust for Public Land’s mission in the Bay Area. The Bay Area Parks for People Team creates high quality, community driven, welcoming recreational spaces in Bay Area neighborhoods that have suffered from historic disinvestment and environmental injustice. This work includes managing park, trail, schoolyard and other open space projects from start to finish, including project selection, partnership building, advocacy, community engagement, design, and construction administration. The Project Manager will be based in the San Francisco office. A hybrid in‑person/remote office model will be in place for the foreseeable future. This position requires occasional ‘off‑hours’ work including participation in weekend and evening meetings and events. The Project Manager will engage in field work at various project sites in the Bay Area (San Francisco, Richmond, Oakland and Hayward), and occasionally in the San Joaquin Valley (Stockton, Fresno, Bakersfield). Project Management: 85%

Manage the planning, community engagement, design and construction of new and existing public parks and other open spaces

Conduct site selection and evaluation for new projects

Select, hire and manage landscape architects, architects, engineers, contractors and other consultants needed to deliver the projects

Develop and manage project schedules, budgets and contracts

Conduct community outreach and stakeholder engagement

Work with partner organizations, public agencies, diverse communities and public and private funders

Manage public grants for project delivery

Track project progress and deliverables, organize meetings and define agendas

Scope potential funding and develop grant applications

Develop graphics needed for the project including presentation boards, flyers, etc.

Build and manage external partnerships in collaboration with the Program Director

Help identify new projects and partnership opportunities

Alignment with The Trust for Public Land’s mission and a passion for social and environmental justice are essential

A degree from an accredited university in Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning or similar fields is desired but not mandatory

3-5 years of experience managing projects with authentic community engagement

Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people of diverse cultures, background, and communities, and understanding of environmental justice issues in low-income, urban communities

Experience in proposal writing, and hiring and managing design professionals and construction contractors

Experience with community engagement, including working with community-based organizations and public agencies

Experience with project approval and permitting processes with Bay Area government agencies

Ability to manage complex projects from start to finish with a low level of supervision

Basic graphic design skills: decent level of proficiency with Adobe Creative Suits, PowerPoint; hand drawing skills are a plus

Fluency in Spanish or other languages besides English is a plus

Trust for Public Land is a hybrid work environment, and this role will ideally be located near our San Francisco Trust for Public Land office. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for the Trust for Public Land’s comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick pay plus holidays, a year end office closure, and a 403(b)-retirement plan, currently with up to a 7% company match. Trust for Public Land’s active goal is to be an inclusive and equitable place to work and build community.