Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Manager

Interwest Consulting Group; Portola Valley (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life &disb

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid training

Certification bonuses

401K with matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Interwest Consulting Group is seeking an experienced CIP Project Manager to lead municipal Capital Improvement Program projects in California, overseeing planning, design, permitting, bidding and construction with a hybrid work model.

You will coordinate with municipal agencies, engineering consultants, and internal teams to manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in civil engineering, public works, or infrastructure project management.
• Experience coordinating with city or county agencies, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Familiarity with municipal CIP programs and California public works standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate municipal CIP projects, ensuring delivery within schedules, scopes, and budgets.
• Oversee planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction phases.
• Serve as primary liaison between municipal clients, engineering consultants, contractors, regulators, and internal teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and oversee multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
• Review engineering plans, specs, cost estimates, and reports for compliance.
• Prepare engineering proposals, task orders, and City Council staff reports.
• Present project updates to municipal staff, city councils, boards, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate public outreach—community meetings, workshops, and presentations.
• Monitor progress, identify challenges, and implement solutions to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Public works

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Hybrid Position

Pay Rage: $160,000 - $180,000

Interwest Consulting Group is seeking an experienced Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Project Manager to join our Public Works Group.

This position is ideal for a civil engineering professional with a strong background in managing municipal capital improvement projects, public infrastructure improvements, and public works programs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing multiple capital improvement projects, coordinating with municipal agencies and engineering consultants, managing project budgets and schedules, and ensuring projects are delivered successfully from planning and design through construction.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established municipal consulting firm and play a key role in supporting public infrastructure improvements throughout California.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate municipal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, ensuring successful delivery within established schedules, scopes, and budgets.
• Manage projects through planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction phases.
• Serve as the primary liaison between municipal clients, engineering consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and internal project teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and project deliverables.
• Coordinate and oversee multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams.
• Review engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports to ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Prepare engineering proposals, task orders, project reports, and City Council staff reports.
• Present project updates and recommendations to municipal staff, city councils, boards, commissions, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate public outreach efforts, including community meetings, workshops, and project presentations.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential challenges, and implement solutions to maintain schedules and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, engineering standards, and municipal requirements.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipal clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in civil engineering, public works, or infrastructure project management.
• Experience managing a diverse range of municipal Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including public facilities, roadway and paving improvements, utilities, and other public infrastructure projects.
• Ability to oversee multiple types of capital projects, demonstrating versatility and adaptability across various project scopes and disciplines.
• Strong understanding of municipal public works processes, engineering design, and infrastructure project delivery.
• Experience coordinating with city or county agencies, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ability to read, review, and interpret engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and construction documents.
• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Experience managing municipal CIP programs for California cities or counties.
• Familiarity with California public works standards, permitting processes, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with public agency project delivery, consultant selection, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and other engineering or project management software.
• Experience preparing City Council presentations, staff reports, and public meeting materials.

COMPENSATION: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a strong benefit package.

More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, Geographic Information System (GIS), and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 300 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition , throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/

More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/

With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1 4 00 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience.

Benefits include

• health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• paid training
• new certification bonuses
• a matching 401K Plan
• and more

SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.

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