Capital Planning Manager -Finance- Public Works (159694)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.    

Application Opening: Monday, November 17th, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. The application filing will be open at least until Friday, November 21st, 2025, at 11:59 PM and will close at any time thereafter.
Compensation Range: $144,560 to $184,496 annually
Recruitment ID:  PBT-0923-159694/ RTF0159693-01137225
Appointment Type: Permanent Civil Service  

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.

We invite you to learn more about the three workplace core values we live and embrace every day here at Public Works, visit our site here: Respect, Integrity, and Responsiveness.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Capital Planning Manager (0923 Manager II) within our Finance and Administration Division.

The Finance and Administration Division
The Finance and Administration Division of San Francisco Public Works serves as the backbone of the department with an administrative portfolio that provides budget, capital planning, analytics, performance management, contract administration and information technology support services.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Budget Manager, the Capital Planning Manager will manage the biennial Capital Plan submission, annual Capital Improvement Program (CIP) development process and oversee the implementation of the program after its approval. The Capital Planning Manager will serve as the division's liaison with City and external stakeholders, and governmental agencies (FHWA, Caltrans, MTC, SFCTA, etc). The position will also be responsible for administering functions related to the Public Works annual operating budget, assisting the Finance Manager, Executive Team, senior management and various project managers with analyzing data, producing reports, designing and implementing internal systems, and monitoring compliance of funding plans to various restrictions.

Important and Essential duties:

• Develop, implement, monitor, and modify procedures and administrative monitoring practices for capital project development and operating budget functions.
• Lead grant procurement and capital funding efforts for Public Works, including but not limited to infrastructure, transportation, accessibility, and right-of-way (ROW) projects, and prepare the department’s capital plan and budget.
• Coordinate with staff in related city agencies, Capital Planning, and the Mayor’s Office as needed and work with project staff and accountants to ensure the timely use of funds, manage expenditures to ensure compliance with funding restrictions, and prepare necessary reports.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to secure long-term funding for core programs like street resurfacing, the ADA transition plan, City facilities and safety enhancements/ROW projects, and provide research and analysis to support funding for these programs and other capital needs.
• Monitor federal, state, and local transportation legislation and proposals and advise Executive Managers and Director on advocacy strategies in response to legislation or transportation planning and programming policy impacting Public Works.
• Plan, organize and direct the overall management, direction, and oversight of the Capital Planning section.
• Plan, develop, and implement section policies and procedures, and administer staff functions to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved.
• Oversee and develop consistent financial reporting efforts to