Park Construction Manager - Boston Food Forest Coalition (Boston, MA)
About the job
Reporting to the Engagement & Construction Director, the Park Construction Manager will oversee the construction of new food forests in addition to supporting their design thus transforming underutilized land into thriving green spaces that benefit the entire Boston community. This includes managing all aspects of the projects, from design to grand opening, with a keen eye towards ensuring that each project is completed on time, on scope, and within budget. This person will manage end-to-end development of between 5-10 new food forests at a time.
Ideal candidates are creative project managers and problem solvers, and thrive in keeping details from falling through the cracks. We’re looking for a strong communicator who can build relationships with many different key collaborators across all projects. We’re looking for someone with strong project management experience and skills, and who understands the construction and/or design process of landscape or park development. Ideal candidates are passionate about food forests and committed to working collaboratively with communities to create sustainable and resilient green spaces.
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Responsibilities
Construction management
Manage project planning of new food forest parks.
Manage contractors to ensure construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications.
Manage infrastructure construction, e.g., mainline water installation, solar power systems, irrigation systems.
Build partnerships with construction suppliers, e.g., for fruit tree provision, materials, etc.
Develop and implement safety protocols, and ensure they are followed.
Manage construction reporting processes.
Report weekly, and monthly on progress, indicators, to the Engagement & Construction Director.
Ensure projects are efficiently, effectively and safely implemented in accordance with organizational procedures, local regulations, contracts and policies.
Meticulously manage project documentation, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date.
Support community engagement in partnership with the Community Engagement Manager to foster engagement throughout the construction process, keeping stakeholders informed and involved.
Manage funding & land transfer process with the City of Boston
Manage land acquisition and transfer for food forest sites.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in government and community organizations to move projects forward.
Support FF scoping & design support
Create new park base plans and site condition plans to guide construction and ensure adherence to zoning regulations.
Obtain necessary permits and demonstrate a thorough understanding of local zoning ordinances.
Qualifications
Either a Bachelor’s Degree & 3 years of related experience, or 5 years of related experience with demonstrated success in project management and/or construction management.
Experience with base plans, site documentation, and site inventory.
Experience with ecological urban agriculture or permaculture.
Demonstrated experience with the design, communication, and documentation of construction processes.
Experience building and managing relationships effectively to meet project goals.
Demonstrated experience in use of CAD software.
Ability to use Adobe Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
Experience proactively communicating goals and updates, and eliciting input from various stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record.
Knowledge of Boston’s urban agriculture sector is a plus.
Experience with land acquisition processes is a plus
Spanish proficiency is a plus.
Skills
Excellently organized and can prioritize and manage time, budgets, processes, contractors, and across departments well, with strong attention to detail.
Self-starters that can work with minimal oversight.
Team players who productively engages with others within and outside the organization.
Passionate about our mission and our work, and making Boston a more sustainable, inclusive place
Benefits
Salary: $70,800
Health Insurance
40 days Personal Time Off annually (includes: holidays, sick days, and vacation)
Retirement match
Professional development stipend
Cell phone and laptop stipend
Travel stipend
Paid parental and sick leave
Location
This is a Boston, Massachusetts-based position that will require frequent travel between Boston neighborhoods.
The position will include a mix of in-person and virtual/remote work.
Significant time will be spent meeting with community members and managing on-site food forest construction, which will include frequent nights and weekends (e.g., guiding a neighborhood food forest construction day on a Saturday, attending a City budget approval meeting on a Thursday night).
BFFC is committed to sustainability and supports staff in taking time off to balance evening and weekend hours.
We ask all staff to abide by COVID-19 guidance set by the City of Boston.
