Landscape Project Manager

Overview 
Reporting to the Engagement & Construction Director, the Landscape Project 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.

The ideal candidate has experience in park building and landscape construction management, with a balance of project management skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. They are a creative problem-solver, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator who can build relationships with diverse stakeholders. They have strong project management experience, and understand the construction and/or design process of landscape or park development. A passion for food forests and a commitment to community collaboration in creating sustainable green spaces is essential.

Responsibilities
Construction management

• 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.
• 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, including field reports, permitting and inspection requirements, and project budget
• 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.
• Ability to read construction 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

• Passionate about our mission and our work, and making Boston a more sustainable, inclusive place
• 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.

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.

Apply
Please submit an application using this form.
We are currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
We will review all submissions, identify viable candidates, and contact only those individuals selected to continue in the search process.

Boston Food Forest Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively seek a diverse pool of candidates for this position.