Administrative Engineer (5174) -Project Delivery- Public Works

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and will close any time thereafter.
Salary Range: $185,302 - $225,316 Annually (Effective January 3, 2026)
Recruitment ID: PEX- 5174-153485, RTF0153484-00107911;

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for Assistant Construction Inspector (6317) within the Project Delivery Division – Bureau of Construction Management.

Job Description

As an Administrative Engineer, you will be responsible for performing complex, high-level technical and administrative work in engineering and construction management across multiple projects and programs. This position oversees the full lifecycle of construction projects, from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with established policies, regulations, and standards while managing time, cost, and quality to meet objectives.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as an Administrative Engineer may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project Oversight and Schedule Management: Manage and coordinate multiple engineering and construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards; develop and maintain project schedules and track milestones.
• Technical Analysis and Reporting: Prepare and review technical and administrative reports, including progress assessments, change orders, time extensions, and final closeout documentation; maintain accurate records of project activities and decisions.
• Budget and Financial Management: Assist in preparing and monitoring project budgets, including cost estimates, budget justifications, and financial tracking for capital improvement programs.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution: Communicate project goals and updates to internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and the public; investigate complaints or inquiries and recommend corrective actions; participate in dispute resolution processes to mitigate risks.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Contribute to the development and revision of departmental policies and procedures; monitor construction activities for compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Contract Administration: Review contractor submittals, progress payments, and claims to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Requires completion of a four (4) year college or university with a baccalaureate degree in one of the major fields of engineering.

AND

Experience:
Requires six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the administrative, design, planning and construction of engineering projects, including two (2) years of responsible supervisory a