Project Manager, Friends of the Wissahickon

Posted by on September 26, 2011

Project Manager, Friends of the Wissahickon

Posted on: September 8, 2011

Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) is seeking a Project Manager to facilitate and ensure the successful completion of FOW-led improvements within the Wissahickon Valley Park. Current FOW park improvement projects include the Sustainable Trails Initiative, a multi-year commitment to restoring over 50 miles of natural surface trails in the park, erosion gully restoration projects, invasive plant control and native plant restoration, the installation and management of temporary and permanent signage and wayfinding systems.

The FOW Project Manager will:

Manage current projects; report on project work; manage public meetings and stakeholder input; create workplans for new projects as they arise
Manage contractor relationships
Permissions and permits – obtain project permissions & permits from local and state agencies as needed
Logistics – equipment sourcing and rental, ordering and overseeing materials deliveries, hauling and delivery coordination
Billing and budgeting – review invoices and financial status of projects with Executive Director, ensure contractors are paid, monitor and report on project budgets
Project reporting – to grant agencies (under Development Director’s direction)
Ensuring quality project outcomes – work with FOW staff, PPR staff, state & local agencies, partnering organizations, contractors and volunteers to ensure that project outcomes meet FOW’s standards and expectations.
Community outreach including stakeholder coordination – involving key stakeholders in project updating as appropriate (may include large and small committee meetings, letters, emails, one on one communications)
Planning and overseeing annual public meeting on key FOW project work
Create a complete record for each work project in both electronic and paper formats

Terms: $30,000 per year; this is a one year independent contract position, renewable at the end of the contract period

Reports to: Executive Director; in grant reporting matters only reports to the Development Director

Required:

Demonstrable experience in managing projects, balancing diverse opinions, and reaching consensus
Must be a self starter; ability to function independently and take ownership of projects and share FOW values is essential
Analytic, anticipatory and strong problem solving skills
Strong time management, planning and prioritization skills
Desire & ability to work outdoors in all weathers in a beautiful urban wilderness setting. Comfort in working outdoors in an urban park system is a must
Ability to participate in and direct work at project worksites
Own transportation and clear driver’s license, ability to drive the FOW van
Experience in managing budgets strongly preferred
Basic computer packages (Word, Excel, power point, etc) required
Ability to work as a team with other staff members
Bachelors degree preferred but work experience will be considered

Plus:

CAD/GIS/mapping
Knowledge of PA native plants & ecology
Willingness to be trained in FOW-owned equipment operation

Above all, this role requires a self-starter with the ability to function independently and work as part of a team. This is a predominantly outdoor position and the Project Manager will get dirty!

Contact:

Maura McCarthy, Executive Director
Friends of the Wissahickon
mccarthy@fow.org
http://www.fow.org

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