Projects Administrator

SALARY

$9,964 – 12,140/month

The City of Fresno is seeking an individual to manage high‑profile project management and capital improvement projects. The incumbent will plan, coordinate, and manage these complex projects while working closely with stakeholders, including consultants, City staff, and providing regular updates to management staff and City Council regarding timelines and status.

The incumbent exercises supervision and/or serves as staff lead over professional, technical, and administrative support staff as assigned.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

The successful candidate should possess strong leadership and management skills, extensive experience in project management, formal bid processes, and contract compliance. Comprehensive knowledge and management experience with grant requirements is highly desirable and preferred.

The current vacancy exists in the Parks and Recreation Department; however, because the Project Administrator position exists in several departments, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize the applications received through this recruitment for future vacancies.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, industrial technology, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience managing capital projects, housing projects, engineering projects, or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for required education on a year‑for‑year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.
• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment.
• Documentation verifying education and certification status must be attached to your application profile. Applications lacking required documents may be excluded from further screening.

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno online application sno.gov/jobs. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

After the final filing date, completed applications and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview.

Inquiries should be directed to:
Stephanie Rendon, Senior Human Resources Analyst, , stephanie.rendon.

• Health Insurance:
  City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
• Flexible Spending Account: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
• Deferred Compensation:
  Voluntary 457 plan with City contributions $75 per month.
• Supplemental Sick Leave: 40 hours per fiscal year (80 hours lifetime maximum).
• Management Leave: 60 hours per fiscal year.
• Bilingual Premium:
  Pay $100 per month.
• Annual Leave:
  Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash‑out provisions.
• Holidays:
  Ten city‑observed annual holidays plus a birthday and two personal days.
• Life Insurance:
  Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by City.
• Long‑Term Disability: 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by City.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement:
  Reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
• Retirement:
  City of Fresno Retirement Systems, fully funded, reciprocity with other California public agencies. Vested after 5 years;
  City employees do not participate in Social Security.
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP):
  Optional, voluntary program to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account while continuing to work for the City of Fresno.

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The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website.