Project Manager

City of Tulare; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Tulare seeks a visionary Project Manager to champion the future of Tulare through major infrastructure and modernization programs. You will lead a portfolio spanning transportation, water and wastewater, civic facilities, and strategic initiatives, ensuring projects stay on time and on budget.

You will supervise a project management team, mentor staff, and collaborate with the City Council, regulatory bodies, developers, and the public.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in construction management, civil engineering, business administration, or related field.
• Four (4) years of experience in construction or project management with demonstrated experience in public projects.
• PMI certification is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Navigate complex municipal projects from inception to close-out, managing scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead and mentor a project management team across City departments.
• Collaborate with developers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Manage project cost accounting and oversee grants and cost-recovery compliance.

Skills

Project management

Public works

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, business or related field

PMI Certification helpful but not required

Driver’s license (Class C)

Tools

Tulare Project Management System

Job description

RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TULARE: Join us as a Project Manager

The City of Tulare is seeking a visionary, results-driven leader to step into the role of Project Manager. If you are a seasoned professional who thrives on turning complex challenges into community triumphs, this is your invitation to build a lasting legacy.

Why This Role Matters

You won't just manage tasks—you will champion the physical and structural future of Tulare. You will drive a diverse portfolio of critical infrastructure and modernization projects, including:

• Transportation & Mobility: Major street, road, and transportation system construction and improvements.
• Critical Infrastructure: Water, sewer, and state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Civic Spaces: City facility construction, renovations, and significant capital maintenance.
• Strategic Initiatives: High-profile studies, General Plan amendments, and discrete, non-construction projects.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Masterful Execution: Navigate complex projects from inception to close-out. You will identify, neutralize, and mitigate risks to keep scope, budgets, and schedules exactly on track.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and evaluate a dedicated project management team. You will train and elevate staff across all City departments using the Tulare Project Management System.
• Public & Private Liaison: Act as the trusted face of the City. You will collaborate seamlessly with developers, contractors, non-profits, regulatory agencies, the City Council, and the public.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage project cost accounting, secure and oversee State and Federal grants, and ensure strict compliance and cost recovery eligibility.

The Ideal Candidate

• Municipal Infrastructure Champion: Holds a strong foundation in public works construction, contract administration, and public agency operations.
• Strategic Problem Solver: Master of the Project Management Body of Knowledge framework, adept at mapping critical paths, analyzing structural feasibility, and managing project risks.
• Collaborative Leader: Experienced in directing professional, technical, and clerical staff while maintaining strong, transparent partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Clear Communicator: Highly skilled at translating complex technical data into concise reports and presentations for City leadership, regulatory bodies, and the public.

Apply Today!

If you have the independence, initiative, and discretion to manage major municipal transformations, we invite you to apply. Our first review of applicants will occur NOVEMBER 9th. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by midnight on November 8th.

The Tulare is a full-service Charter City with approximately 400 full-time employees. The City of Tulare is a supportive organization where people take pride in their work and in the community they serve. Tulare is a place where people can grow professionally, a place that values innovation and a place where people can make a positive and lasting change in the community.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in construction management, civil engineering, business administration, or related field, and four (4) years of experience in construction or project management with demonstrated experience in project management of public projects. Certification by the Project Management Institute is helpful, but not required, to demonstrate possession of the range of knowledge of project management techniques and methods being sought.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California’s driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This is a position that requires visiting construction job sites and being able to physically verify work performed. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to inspect various commercial and residential development sites, including traversing uneven terrain, climbing ladders, stairs, and other temporary or construction access points; to attend meetings and to operate a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen and to make inspections; color vision to identify materials, structures, wires, and pipes; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, climb, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds and heavier weights with the use of proper equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

Employees work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions, and partially in the field and are occasionally exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives and contractors in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

May be required to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays.