Director of Design and Construction

Position Description

Trinity Park Conservancy is a nonprofit, 501c3 organization, founded in 2004 under the name
of The Trinity Trust Foundation, to support and implement the recreational, economic
development, and environmental stewardship components within the City of Dallas’ Trinity
River Corridor Project. As an organization dedicated to strong urban design for Dallas’s largest
public green space and stewardship of its river environment, we have raised more than $115
million in private philanthropy to support projects such as the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge,
Margaret McDermott Bridge, CityDesign Studio, Ronald Kirk Bridge, Moore Pavilion and
Amphitheatre, Trinity Corridor trails, and Harold Simmons Park.

Our purpose is fulfilling the promise of the Trinity River as the natural gathering place for
Dallas.

Position Summary
Reporting to the CEO, this position manages the day-to-day activities of planning and design
teams responsible for the acquisition, planning and design (including long term operations and
maintenance considerations) of park development projects, negotiates professional service
agreements and supervises park construction activities, and manages complex park planning
initiatives.

The Director must be able to perform hands-on management of project planning, design and
construction in a fast-paced environment. The Director must be able to demonstrate the ability
to prioritize multiple tasks and demands, as well as supervise a highly skilled team of design,
construction and other consultancies.

The Director must have an appreciation for design excellence with direct experience on large
scale projects with a minimum of ten (10) years of design, construction and/or project delivery
experience. A Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Engineering,
Community/Regional Planning, or closely related field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of
the essential duties and responsibilities listed below. The duties and responsibilities include
the following, though other duties may be assigned.

● Manages and directs the work of outside professionals engaged in the design and
construction of capital projects;
● Administers and manages procurement processes to select and retain the necessary
design and construction talent to deliver the projects;
 ● Develops and maintains projections for capital project budgets and schedules;
● Works with the fundraising team to coordinate design and funding efforts;
● Works closely with the finance team to ensure coordinated contract management, and
that A/R and A/P efforts are carried out;
● Fosters a collaborative professional working relationship with the entire project team,
including staff and consultants;
● Serve as secretary and staff support for the Design Advocacy Committee;
● Attend Conservancy Board meetings, as requested;
● Support events and activities of other team members by attending and helping as
needed, including certain evenings and weekends.

Preferred Background and Skills

● Bachelor degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management,

Advanced Degree preferred.
● Must have minimum ten (10) years of design, construction or related project
management experience.
● Must have experience leading large-scale construction projects.
● Must have excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing a project team of
technical staff.
● Must be proficient in understanding design development and construction
documentation
● Excellent communication skills, both orally and written with emphasis on explaining
technical information to a variety of audiences.
● Strong curiosity and commitment to teamwork.
● Desire to be a team player and pitch-in wherever needed.
● Comfort in being outdoors in natural habitat as well as at social functions with influential
people.
● The desire to be part of an organization that values service, people and the environment.
● Ability to work some nights and weekends.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Please email interest letter and resume to Trena Lechleitner at
trena@trinityparkconservancy.org (no phone calls please). Please reference “2018 Director of
Design and Construction” in the subject line of your email.

Trinity Park Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all
positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability,
marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.