Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals

Budgeting + Milestones

SORP · April 23, 2026

Entry-level: Understand project budget, milestones, and funding sources. Track project time and costs. Provide timely updates on progress and potential delays.

Full Performance: Develop and execute a project management plan that includes estimated costs and milestones. Communicate project budget and milestones to employees, specialists, contractors, and decision-makers. Track project costs including staff time, contract expenditures, supplies and equipment.

Expert: Provide oversight and guidance for a portfolio of projects, ensuring coordination of milestones and resources among staff, partners, and contractors. Direct long-term funding strategies, evaluate contractor proposals, track, record, and report on accomplishments, and conduct other project management tasks.

Filed under: Core Competencies Project Management Budgeting + Milestones