Project Manager - Traffic

Position Summary

This Project Manager – Traffic position is open until filled.

We invite applicants to join a hardworking team providing top‑quality municipal services in a prime North County location. The role is located with the City of Escondido’s Development Services/Engineering Services.

• Oversee, supervise, and coordinate all stages of capital improvement projects, working with various divisions, outside agencies, and the public.
• Provide professional leadership in municipal project and construction management activities, including managing multiple consultants and contractors on complex projects.
• Prepare technical and financial reports for project authorization, funding, and construction change orders; develop project schedules and phasing plans.
• Review, evaluate, and negotiate with consultants, prepare RFPs, and ensure compliance with contracts, scope, budget, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Initiate, plan, and complete work with minimal direction, managing multiple projects from planning to closeout.
• Coordinate City projects with other agencies, including design, scope, budgets, permits, inspections, and cost‑sharing agreements.
• Design Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and oversee design by consulting engineers.
• Manage the construction of CIP and private development projects, conduct pre‑construction meetings, approve changes, negotiate change orders, process payments, and direct construction inspectors.
• Prepare preliminary design reports, permits, and administrative documents and interpret and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Provide staff assistance to higher‑level management, participate in committees and boards, and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Collaborate with departments and outside agencies, serving as a liaison with public and private organizations, community groups, and other social organizations.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen complaints and inquiries.
• Perform related duties as required.

• Operational characteristics, services and activities in project planning and administration.
• Construction management organization and operation.
• Principles and practice of project management.
• Data collection, research, and report preparation methods.
• Statistical and financial analysis techniques.
• Financial record keeping and reporting procedures.
• Budget preparation and administration practices.
• Contract negotiation and administration methods.
• Program development and administration practices.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, including public contract law.
• Civil, structural, electrical, traffic, geotechnical, and mechanical engineering principles related to construction management and inspection services.
• General construction principles and practices.
• Business letter writing and report preparation principles.
• Office procedures and computer applications.
• Principles and practices of public sector contract administration.
• Customer service and business communication fundamentals.
• Basic principles of supervision and training.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

• Oversee and participate in the management of a public works design, construction and inspection program.
• Direct and monitor the work of project consultants for regulation, code compliance, contract conformance, and quality assurance.
• Negotiate contracts with project consultants.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Collect, evaluate and interpret complex information and data.
• Prepare, research, negotiate, and monitor contracts and agreements.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on programs and operations.
• Prepare and manage a budget.
• Interpret technical information for a variety of audiences.
• Make presentations to the public and other agencies.
• Independently prepare correspondence and memoranda.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting applications.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new…