Public Works Project Manager

City of Cupertino, CA; Cupertino (CA); In loco; USD 95.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Cupertino is seeking a Public Works Project Manager to lead capital improvement projects that enhance parks, facilities, streets, and public spaces.

The ideal candidate will manage projects from concept through construction, collaborating with residents, consultants, and staff while ensuring quality, cost, and schedule objectives are met.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Three years of professional experience involving design, construction, or delivery of public infrastructure projects.
• At least two years of project management responsibility.

Mansioni

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver capital improvement projects from initiation through construction and closeout.
• Procure, manage, and administer consultant contracts and services.
• Lead community outreach and stakeholder engagement for project buy-in.
• Prepare staff reports, budgets, and project documentation, ensuring compliance with codes and procurement rules.

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Three years of professional experience in design, construction, or delivery of public infrastructure projects

At least two years of project management responsibility

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Cupertino is seeking a Public Works Project Manager to join its Capital Improvement Programs team. Working closely with the Capital Improvement Programs Manager and Senior Civil Engineer, the successful candidate will manage a variety of high-profile projects that enhance the City's infrastructure, parks, facilities, and public spaces.

This position offers the opportunity to lead projects from concept through construction while working with residents, consultants, contractors, elected officials, and City staff. The ideal candidate is a collaborative project manager who enjoys solving complex challenges, engaging with the community, and delivering successful public infrastructure projects.

The City of Cupertino is a dynamic and innovative community in the heart of Silicon Valley. Employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve the quality of life for residents while working in a collaborative and professional environment.

For this recruitment, experience in the following areas is highly desirable:

• Public works capital improvement projects, including facilities, parks, storm drainage, transportation, or utility improvements.
• Community engagement and public outreach.
• Consultant procurement and management.
• Design and construction project delivery.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, coordinates, and delivers capital improvement projects from project initiation through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include:

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage capital improvement projects involving public facilities, parks, streets, utilities, and other City assets.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Identify project risks and develop solutions to maintain quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Consultant & Contract Management

• Procure, negotiate, and manage professional service agreements.
• Direct the work of consultants, designers, contractors, and other project partners.
• Administer contracts, change orders, payments, and project closeout activities.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead public outreach efforts and serve as a project representative with residents, businesses, community organizations, advisory bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Present project information to the City Council, commissions, and community groups.

Technical & Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepare staff reports, project documentation, budget requests, and technical reports.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes, regulations, and public contracting requirements.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external agencies to support project delivery.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

Principles and practices of project management and capital project delivery.

Public contracting and procurement practices.

Budget development, monitoring, and cost control.

Contract negotiation and administration.

Community engagement and stakeholder communication.

General principles of civil engineering, construction, architecture, landscape architecture, and environmental permitting.

Ability to

Manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.

Prepare and administer project budgets, schedules, and contracts.

Analyze complex technical and administrative issues and develop practical solutions.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, public agencies, and community members.

Deliver presentations and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field; and Three years of progressively responsible professional experience involving design, construction, or delivery of public infrastructure projects, including at least two years of project management responsibility.

License

Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Possession of a Professional Engineering or Architectural License is not required but is desirable.

Additional Information

The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.

The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.