Supervising Public Works Project Manager

Job Overview

Department of Public Works (DPW) is recruiting a Supervising Public Works Project Manager to manage public works programs and projects, including civil engineering design, construction, and operations. The role may oversee in-house or contractor groups and supervise staff engaged in civil engineering projects.

• Manage complex civil engineering projects in flood control, solid waste, transportation, land development, construction, and surveying.
• Develop and manage contracts, conduct inspections, and prepare project maps.
• Develop engineering studies and support related engineering functions.
• Assign and evaluate work, assist in budget preparation, and recommend expenditures.
• Represent the department at meetings.

Competitive benefits package available. Refer to the county summary of benefits.

Background check required. Travel required across the County. Valid California Class C driver’s license with liability insurance sical demands include frequent sitting, occasional walking, bending, lifting ≤10 lbs, exposure to dust, gases, and extremes of temperature, as well as use of protective equipment.

Option 1

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  5 years of engineering project management involving design, procurement, and construction of public works projects.
• Substitutions (choose one):
• Master’s degree + 2 years experience.
• Project or Program Management Professional certification + 1 year experience.
• PE or PLS license + 4 years experience.

Option 2

• Experience:
  
  8 years of progressively responsible project management involving design, procurement, and construction of public works projects.
• Substitutions (choose up to two):
• 30 semester units of upper‑division education + 1 year experience.
• Project or Program Management Professional certification + 1 year experience.
• EIT or LSIT + 1 year experience OR PE or PLS license + 4 years experience.

Applicants must provide a list of completed coursework unless they possess a qualifying bachelor’s degree. Foreign degrees require evaluation report.

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Americans with Disabilities Act compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.