Assistant Project Manager

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Are you ready to make a real impact on your community? The City of Corona is looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join our Public Works Department as an Assistant Project Manager in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Division. The primary responsibilities for this position are the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement plan projects, including but not limited to utilities, streets, storm drains, parks and facilities.

Currently there is one (1) vacancy in the utility engineering division.

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major courses in civil engineering or related fields.
• No experience is required.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

• Perform a diverse range of entry-level engineering tasks in the design and construction management of City Capital Improvement Plan projects.
• Prepare, analyze, understand, and interpret engineering studies, engineering plans and specifications, and various regulatory documents and guidelines and determine conformance with applicable laws and standards; research, analyze, and summarize data; perform accurate engineering calculations and cost estimates.
• Interpret and make sound, independent decisions on design criteria, policies, ordinances, and procedures.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner, including written reports.
• Assist in and develop and administer contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Investigate field conditions for project feasibility and/or issues which arise during the construction process.

• An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
• A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
• A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.
• Detail and process-oriented individual who prides themselves on high quality, error-free work.
• A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
• Unwavering integrity, and principled decision-maker, regardless of outside pressures.
• A genuine interest in city government and desire to advance take on increasing roles of responsibility in the public sector.

Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:00PM
. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at any time. Candidates that successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the most desirable qualifications may be invited to a virtual Hire Vue interview. In-person oral interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of March 19, 2026. The top scoring candidates from the oral interview will be placed on an eligibility list from which the department may hire.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The information here provides context about the city’s structure, departments, and operating budget as of Fiscal Year 2026.