Capital Improvement Project Manager

City of San Bernardino; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of San Bernardino seeks a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager to lead a multi-project portfolio, coordinating with City staff, consultants, and external agencies. You will manage schedules, budgets, risks, and contracts while guiding project personnel to successful delivery of capital improvements for the community.

You will develop funding strategies, prepare reports for leadership and City Council, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in construction management related to project management, project engineering, operations management or a related field.
• A valid State driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead coordination of the City’s Capital Improvement Program from planning and funding through construction and completion.
• Coordinate with City departments, consultants, contractors, outside agencies, and community stakeholders to manage schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and progress.
• Prepare reports and recommendations and provide supervision to project personnel as needed.
• Develop funding strategies and present updates to leadership, commissions, and City Council.
• Review project plans and specifications, monitor budgets and progress, assess risks, and resolve challenges that arise during delivery.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract administration

Funding strategies

Communication

Supervision

Presentations

Public engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field

Job description

Are you an experienced project leader who can balance budgets, schedules, technical details, and public needs?

Help shape the future of San Bernardino as the City’s Capital Improvement Project Manager!

About the City:

As a future member of our team, you’ll be joining a city with deep roots, cultural diversity, and exciting momentum. Located in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, San Bernardino is the county seat and largest city in San Bernardino County, home to more than 222,000 residents. Its rich history — shaped by Native American, Mexican, and Spanish influences — continues to inspire the city’s evolving identity. San Bernardino offers access to major transit corridors, natural beauty, and a wide range of housing and lifestyle options. It’s a place where public service careers are supported by a strong sense of community and purpose — and where motivated professionals can grow, contribute, and be part of something meaningful.

About the Position:

The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager leads the coordination of the City’s Capital Improvement Program, helping move projects from planning and funding through construction and completion. The position coordinates with City departments, consultants, contractors, outside agencies, and community stakeholders to manage project schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and progress. The CIP Manager also prepares reports and recommendations and may provide functional supervision to project personnel.

The Ideal Candidate:

Is an organized, collaborative project leader who can guide multiple complex projects at once. They bring strong knowledge of construction or civil engineering practices, project management, budgeting, contract administration, and funding strategies. They communicate clearly with technical teams and the public, assess risks, solve problems, and make sound recommendations to keep projects moving forward.

A Day in the Life:

As CIP Manager, you’ll coordinate with City staff, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies to keep capital projects moving forward. You’ll review project plans and specifications, track budgets and progress, assess risks, and help resolve challenges. You’ll also develop funding strategies, respond to questions from the public and project partners, and prepare reports and presentations for City leadership, commissions, and City Council. Your work connects project planning with community needs and helps deliver improvements throughout San Bernardino.

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field; AND Six (6) years of experience in construction management related to project management, project engineering, operations management or a related field.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver’s licence is required.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of sound business communication.
• Project management principles, techniques, and tools.
• Cost benefit analysis, planning and budgeting techniques for construction projects.
• Construction technology, terminology, principles, and practices.
• Principles of contract negotiations and administration.
• Principles, practices, techniques and terminology of architecture, urban planning, design and development.
• Principles of land use, environmental and site planning.
• Principles and practices of report preparation, business letter writing and record keeping.
• Principles of supervision.
• Budget management and construction economics.
• Civil engineering design and construction principles and practices.
• Building code design and construction procedures.
• Principles of sanitary and storm water engineering.
• Development review processes and procedures.
• Federal, State and County laws affecting development, planning, and zoning.
• Principles of municipal planning, facility development and project administration.
• Principles and processes for the municipal, state and federal entitlement processes.
• Relationships among federal, state and local planning programs.
• Public administration and management principles.
• Environmental regulations, laws and restrictions.

Skill in:

• Coordinating, managing, and tracking multiple project activities on several projects concurrently.
• Anticipating, evaluating, and mitigating project risks, resolve problems among staff, contractors, other agencies, industry representatives and the public.
• Preparing and interpreting plans, specifications and technical reports and communicate them to others.
• Inspecting workmanship for adherence to plans and specifications.
• Conducting field investigations and compile data for reports, maps, charts and other graphic materials.
• Estimating project costs; monitor and maintain assigned funds and budget.
• Supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Making presentations to, and respond to concerns from, various Commissions, City Council, local businesses and community groups.
• Working independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
• Preparing written and statistical reports and recommendations.
• Performing accurate and complex mathematical calculations.
• Communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing.
• Analyzing situations accurately and exercise sound judgment in adopting effective courses of action.
• Responding to questions and inquiries from a variety of sources regarding development projects.
• Applying pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations to particular situations and issues.
• Coordinating and facilitating community workshops.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.

Recruitment Timeline

Application Closing Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm

Applications Review: Week of November 23, 2026, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept (TENTATIVE)

All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources

Pre-Employment Process

• Application Review
• Oral Exam
• Pre-employment Medical Exam, including TB and drug test.
• Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

E-Verify Participation

The City of San Bernardino participates in the E-Verify program. In compliance with federal law, all employers are required to verify the identity and employment eligibility of individuals hired to work in the United States.

Accordingly, the City will provide information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to confirm authorization to work in the United States.

For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services website at www.uscis.gov

Disclaimers

The City of San Bernardino is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The City follows a nepotism policy, which may impact hiring decisions if an applicant has relatives currently employed by the City.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Each request is evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis. To request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department directly at [phone].

This bulletin is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract, expressed or implied. Its contents may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice.

For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at 909-998-2060 or email Stephanie Rivera at [e-mail].

Additional information is available at www.sbcity.org.