Senior Civil Engineer - Capital Improvement Program; CIP Manager

The City of Pleasanton is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Civil Engineer to serve as the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager. In this vital leadership role, you will guide the planning, development, and delivery of the City’s multi-year Capital Improvement Program, advancing projects that support safe transportation networks, high-quality public facilities, and well-maintained parks. This position oversees a talented in-house design team and collaborates extensively across departments to develop the City’s five-year CIP forecast, prioritize infrastructure needs, and align funding strategies with project goals.

The CIP Manager leads the full project lifecycle, from early planning and environmental review through design, procurement, construction, and closeout, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role also serves as a key liaison to consultants, contractors, community members, and the City Council. For candidates who value teamwork, impact, and the challenge of balancing complex capital priorities with limited resources, Pleasanton offers an opportunity to shape the future of a thriving community.

• A strategic thinker who understands how to plan and deliver a complex, multi-year Capital Improvement Program.
• An experienced civil engineer with strong technical expertise in transportation, facilities, or municipal infrastructure.
• A collaborative leader who builds strong relationships across departments, with consultants, and with the community.
• A skilled project manager who can balance competing priorities, limited resources, and high expectations.
• An effective communicator who can clearly present information to stakeholders, community members, and the City Council.

• Lead the development and management of the City’s five-year Capital Improvement Program.
• Oversee a highly skilled in-house design team focused on transportation and architectural projects.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize infrastructure needs in coordination with multiple City departments.
• Develop project estimates and oversee funding strategies including grants, bonds, and special revenue sources.
• Guide projects through planning, environmental review, design, procurement, construction, and closeout.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Direct the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Serve as a key liaison to consultants, contractors, stakeholders, the public, and City leadership.
• Lead community engagement efforts and prepare reports and presentations for the City Council.

• You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of Pleasanton’s infrastructure and public spaces.
• You’ll work with a talented, supportive, and mission-driven team.
• Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the community.
• You’ll experience a balance of leadership, technical work, and strategic planning.

• Managing multiple high-priority projects with fixed timelines and limited resources.
• Balancing long-term capital planning with immediate operational needs.
• Navigating complex funding sources and shifting project priorities.
• Addressing community expectations while ensuring technical feasibility and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinating across departments, consultants, and contractors with differing timelines and priorities.

• A licensed professional engineer with significant experience in municipal capital projects.
• Skilled in developing and managing large, multi-year CIP programs.
• An experienced supervisor who supports, mentors, and develops staff.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex workloads.
• Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences, including community members and elected officials.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment and is committed to excellence in public project delivery.

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