Public Works Project Manager — CIP & Construction Lead

This position is open until filled.

A first review of applications will take place during the week of July 12, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.

If you enjoy being part of a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a promotional opportunity with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Project Manager - Traffic in our Public Works Department/Engineering Services. For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City's website.

Under direction, oversees, supervises, and coordinates the management of all stages of capital improvement projects, assigned activities with various divisions, outside agencies and the general public; provides responsible and complex staff assistance to the senior engineering staff; and performs related duties, as assigned.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Provide administrative and professional leadership in municipal projects programs and construction management activities; manage, coordinate, and supervise multiple consultants and contractors on complex projects; monitor consultant budgets; develop project scope and prepare requests for proposals.

Prepares technical and complex engineering and financial reports for project authorization and approvals, design and construction changes, project funding and construction change orders; prepares related project schedules and construction sequences and phasing plans.

Review and evaluate consultants, preparing RFPs, negotiate contracts; read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, bid documents, and contracts; coordinate review of consultant deliverable and communicate effective across departments and other agencies; monitor consultants’ work to ensure compliance with the contract, scope and budget, as well as laws, regulations, and policies.

Initiate, plan and complete work with minimum direction and control; work well managing multiple projects at different stages from planning, design, construction, and closeout.

Coordinate City projects with other agencies, including design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, permits, inspections, and cost sharing agreements.

Designs CIP projects, including the preparation of plans and specifications and/or oversees the design of CIP projects by consulting engineers.

Manages the construction of CIP and private development projects; conducts pre-construction meetings; approves construction and design changes; negotiates and approves construction change orders, processes payments; and provides direction to construction inspectors.

Prepares preliminary design reports for review and approval of City staff for project authorization, including facility research, project scope, preliminary cost estimates and schedules, right-of-way research, and/or other related engineering issues.

Prepares and administers permits from various agencies for the design, construction, and operation of City facilities.

Interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Determine preliminary estimate for project costs and develop budget and forecast funds needed for contracted services.

Prepare accurate and concise reports using various computer software programs.

Provides assistance in resolving operational and administration issues; identifies issues and conducts research to find alternative solutions; makes and assists in the implementation of recommendations.

Provides staff assistance to higher-level management staff; participates on and provides staff support to a variety of committees, boards, and commissions; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.

Coordinates and collaborates with departments, divisions and outside agencies; serves as a liaison with public and private organizations, community groups and other social organizations; provides information and serves as a resource.

Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen complaints and inquiries.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Operational characteristics, services and activities in project planning and administration.
Organization and operation of construction management.
Principles and practice of project management.
Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation.
Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
Principles and…