Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Description

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.

• Plan, design, and manage construction of Capital Improvement Plan projects in utilities, streets, storm drains, parks and facilities.
• Perform a diverse range of entry-level engineering tasks in the design and construction management of City CIP projects.
• Prepare, analyze, interpret engineering studies, plans and specifications, regulatory documents, and guidelines; determine conformance with laws and standards; research, analyze, and summarize data; perform 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, including written reports.
• Assist in developing and administering contracts for professional services and construction in a public agency setting.
• Investigate field conditions for project feasibility and issues that arise during construction.

• 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.

• 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 pass the screening process and possess 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).

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a high quality of life. Corona’s economy is strong and growing, with significant activity in retail, commercial, housing, and office development.

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. The City is organized into departments including Public Works and Utilities, among others. The City’s total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is $422.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $231.3 million, and a workforce of 935 dedicated employees.