Project Manager - Capital Improvement

The City of Goleta is recruiting to fill a Project Manager position to support the Capital Improvement Division of the Public Works Department. For qualified candidates, this position is an excellent professional opportunity for individuals with experience in and a passion for Public Works transportation planning. Come join #Team Goleta and grow your career in The Good Land! To learn more about the Public Works Department, please visit our website.

The ideal candidate for the Public Works CIP Project Manager position possesses a high level of both technical and leadership skills, has experience managing the design and delivery of a wide variety of public infrastructure projects, including public streets, parks and open space, drainage, traffic, pavement rehabilitation, ADA curb ramps, and infrastructure improvement projects; exercises independent judgment and initiative in scheduling, assigning, and coordinating work efforts;

effectively manages project teams and works collaboratively with internal staff, consultants, community members, and other public agencies; demonstrates strong project management expertise in public infrastructure design and/or delivery; is a self‑starter who maintains a positive attitude and approachable communication style; and provides and encourages excellent customer service.

Under general supervision, the Project Manager plans, coordinates, and implements project management for a variety of complex projects within assigned areas, primarily in design and construction of right‑of‑way and vertical construction projects, while interacting with other City departments, outside agencies, businesses, contractors, and the public; administers outside funding sources; prepares technical reports and reviews project plans and specifications.

Positions in this class are characterized by their ability to perform varied technical and professional project management duties in the office or field. Incumbents may exercise independent judgment, possess the level of knowledge required to perform a wide variety of engineering and project management support work, and perform duties in the absence of direct supervision.