JOB DESCRIPTION

The Placemaking & Public Realm Manager is responsible for supporting, enhancing, and activating Downtown Tulsa's streets, landscaped areas, and open public spaces. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about urban design, placemaking, public space management, and community engagement. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in fieldwork, demonstrates strong time management and problem-solving skills, and excels in communication and project coordination.

Serving as the "boots on the ground," the Placemaking & Public Realm Manager will oversee the design, maintenance, and activation of Downtown's public spaces in alignment with DTP's mission, vision, and relevant Downtown Plans , including Downtown Tulsa Forward. This role will directly influence how Downtown Tulsa looks, feels, and functions, implementing meaningful and lasting change through placemaking initiatives, and infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the successful implementation of public realm maintenance, improvements and contracts including lighting, landscaping, tree management, park maintenance, street furniture & banners, and pedestrian improvements.
• Coordinate maintenance and services with DTP Field Operations Team and contractors as needed.
• Monitor and assess the condition of public spaces throughout the district, identifying opportunities for improvement and working with contractors, vendors and the City of Tulsa to address issues.
• Manage and coordinate key placemaking and public realm projects including but not limited to:
  • Downtown Wayfinding System Update
  • Downtown Banner Program
  • Annual Public Space Amenities Program
  • Public Art and Temporary Activation Initiatives
• Support Downtown events staff by coordinating with the City of Tulsa and event organizers as needed on street use permits, right-of-way impacts, and site logistics.
• Conduct regular field assessments and maintain an up-to-date asset management database.
• Track, analyze and report data related to public space maintenance, performance and in-field operations utilizing ArcGIS, Field Maps, Excel, and the Statistics Management and Ambassador Reporting Technology System (SMART).

Resume, Cover Letter due to Emily Scott emily@downtowntulsa.com by October 31, 2025

BENEFITS

This is an exempt, salaried position in the range of $61,000 to $67,000 annually, commensurate with demonstrated experience. DTP is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to cultivating a highly talented workforce and providing a welcoming, inclusive, collaborative, and fun work environment where a positive work-life balance is valued for each employee. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful background investigation.