Project Manager I - Project Delivery - Public Works (5502 PEX)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Thursday, July 9, 2026
Salary Range: $197,158 - $212,264 Annually
Recruitment ID: PEX-5502-164423, RTF0164422-01121383;

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 the position of Project Manager I (5502) within the Bureau of Project Management - Project Delivery Division.

Job Description

Healthcare Projects:
As a Project Manager I, under administrative direction, you will oversee multiple renovation projects across the Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) and/or Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) campuses. In this role, you will manage major renovation projects within existing buildings, including the design and construction process for tenant improvements. Project scopes may involve demolition based on updated programmatic needs, as well as the replacement of key building systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), fire sprinkler, fire alarm, and low‑voltage systems. In addition, you will lead focused renovation projects involving medical equipment and life safety system replacements. A central responsibility of this role is to ensure that all renovated facilities enhance clinical functionality, improve efficiency, and elevate the overall patient‑care services and experience.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Project Manager I may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the project including but not limited to:
  • Assembling design teams.
  • Executing solicitations for professional services and construction contracts.
  • Selecting project delivery methods.
  • Managing the design phase, including design coordination meetings and facilitation of issue resolution in support of the project objectives.
  • Facilitating the regulatory approval process.
• Responsibility for monitoring the project budget, funding, schedule, design, planning activities, and change orders.
• Coordinating work of a multi-disciplinary technical staff across organizational boundaries.
• Supervising and managing construction management professionals to ensure the product complies with the contract for construction, codes, and City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) Standards.
• Communicating and working extensively with the public, private contractors, special interest groups, governmental funding and regulatory agencies, and CCSF departments. Serving as a primary contact for all parties involved in the project. 
• Conducting onsite visits to job and meeting locations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning plus four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience,

OR