Project Manager I​/II

Overview

Project Manager I/II. The Public Works Department is recruiting to fill two (2) positions at the Project Manager I or Project Manager II level, depending on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate(s). This position manages a variety of public infrastructure and facility projects, including roadway improvements, utility installations, and municipal facility projects. Candidates with experience managing or supporting complex construction projects in either the public or private sector are encouraged to apply.

This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close at any time. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early for first consideration.

• SALARY RANGE: Project Manager I: $95,180.80 - $ annually;
  Project Manager II: $ - $ annually
• FOR YOUR HEALTH AND WELL BEING:
  • MEDICAL INSURANCE:
    Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere).
  • DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE:
    Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long-Term Disability up to 60% of current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
  • EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
    Support and benefits for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
  • WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (subject to annual budget approval process and may change in the future).
• FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE:
  • CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE: 2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members; 2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
  • DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN:
    Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
• FOR YOUR WORK / LIFE BALANCE
  • Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
  • Sick Leave: 96 hours
  • Holidays: 12 fixed and 1 floating
• Other Exceptional Benefits:
  • Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Employer

For more information regarding the benefits associated with this position, visit our website and look at the Memorandum of Understanding and Employee Benefits.

Administer and serve as project manager for various public works architectural, engineering, and related capital improvement projects for the City; identify, prepare, and administer grants for related projects; and provide administrative and technical support to the assigned division.

Direction is provided by a higher-level manager; responsibilities may include direct or indirect supervision of subordinate professional, technical, and/or support services positions.

This is the entry-level class of the Project Manager series and incumbents are expected to provide support for the least complex projects and perform a variety of activities in support of the assigned division. This class is distinguished from the Project Manager II in that the latter works independently on assignments with a greater level of difficulty and/or complexity. This class is distinguished from the Engineering Technician series in that the latter is responsible for drafting, surveying and engineering office and field work in support of engineering activities.

The focus of Engineering Technician work is to gather, analyze, and monitor engineering related data whereas the focus of the Project Manager I is to support the implementation of engineering projects. Incumbents may advance to the Project Manager II position after gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency which meet the qualifications of the higher-level class.

This is the journey-level class of the Project Manager series. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of duties as assigned with minimal assistance or direction.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Project Manager in that the latter is responsible for independently planning, organizing, and…