PRINCIPAL PROJECT ANALYST

Company Description

The Office of the City Administrator and its 25+ divisions and departments provide core internal and public-facing services in San Francisco.    

The Office of the City Administrator’s Mission and Vision  

Our vision is to lead the nation in public administration and enable City departments to deliver effective public services. We aim to help the City run better, to connect San Francisco residents and visitors to the vital public services they seek, and to create a meaningful and diverse work culture that provides a place of choice for people invested in a career in public service.   

We are committed to ensuring that City services are inclusive, efficient, equitable, and culturally competent for San Franciscans of all races, ethnic backgrounds, religions, and sexual orientations. This commitment requires comprehensive review and thorough analysis of existing practices and policies to remove barriers to real inclusion.    

We are also committed to ensuring that the Department is a safe, equitable, and inclusive workplace for individuals of all races. This includes creating opportunities for hiring, promotion, retention, training, and development, particularly for Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).  

To learn more about our departments, divisions, and programs, visit:  https://sf.gov/departments/city-administrator  

About Real Estate Division (RED) 

The Real Estate Division is comprised of a team of over 220 full time staff delivering professional real estate services to a variety of clients. The Division is comprised of four main subparts:  Administration/Building Management, Transactions, Engineering, and Custodial , and acts as a real estate consultant to Departments, the Mayor, and the Board of Supervisors. 

We have responsibility for: Real Property Transactions: Acquisition and leases of real property required for City purposes (including searches, negotiations and drafting of real property agreement); Sale of surplus real property owned by the City; ; Operations at the Alemany Farmers' and Flea Markets (100 Alemany); Providing Custodial and Engineering services for various City departments at over 60 different locations; Full service property management services to over 5,000,000 square feet of city-owned offices, including City Hall, 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 25 Van Ness, 49 South Van Ness, Public Safety Building (San Francisco Police Headquarters), Office of Chief Medical Examiner, and the Hall of Justice.

Job Description

Department: City Administrator - Real Estate Division
Job class: 1824 Principal Project Analyst
Salary range: $143,156/year to $174,044
Role type: Temporary Exempt (TEX)
Hours: Full-time
Application Opening: Monday, January 26, 2026
Application Deadline:  Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59 pm (PST) Friday, February 6, 2026 and will close any time thereafter.

✅ Required Supplemental Questionnaire due at the time of application: https://forms.office.com/g/zMVBZCEg4r

Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX), Full Time position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. The anticipated duration of this project position is thirty-six (36) months and will not result in an eligible list or permanent civil service hiring. Project-based positions cannot be ongoing or exceed 36 months. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as a Principal Project Analyst responsible for overseeing and supporting departmental relocations, tenant improvements, and capital projects from concept through completion. The role focuses on ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with City standards, objectives, and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Coordinate departmental relocations, tenant improvements, and capital projects from planning through completion, assisting in defining project scopes, schedules, and budgets to align with City standards and objectives.

• Lead coordination of complex, multi-departmental projects and contribute to long-term capital improvement and facility planning efforts.
• Develop a thorough understanding of public sector contracting, permitting, and capital project lifecycles to ensure effective project execution.
• Track project milestones, budgets, and deliverables while preparing progress and performance reports for in