Project Manager III, Streetscape - Project Delivery - Public Works

Company Description

September 2nd, 2026

Application Opening: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

Final date to receive applications: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at 11:59 pm and will close any time thereafter.

Salary Range: $276,926 - $298,220 Annually

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18:
This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way;

maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has two (2) vacancies for the position of Project Manager III (5506).

Job Description

The San Francisco Public Works streetscape portfolio encompasses a number of major projects including the Japantown Buchanan Mall and the Transbay Howard Streetscape, and other projects totaling over $121 million, with active planning, design, construction, or financial closeout phases extending through 2030. In addition to delivering this expansive $121 million program, leadership responsibilities include supervising and mentoring project management staff overseeing multi-project sub-portfolios valued at up to $66 million.

Among these, two critical and sensitive undertakings stand out: the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project, which is transforming a high-volume corridor through multi-modal safety enhancements, a Class IV protected two-way bike lane, and extensive utility and public realm upgrades while coordinating closely with major venues like the Moscone Center and local community benefit districts to mitigate event impacts; and the Japantown Buchanan Mall Project, which is meticulously revitalizing a culturally vital pedestrian landmark featuring historic design elements through deep partnership with community leaders and cultural stakeholders.

Together, these citywide efforts backed by interagency collaboration with partners such as the SFMTA, San Francisco Planning, and the SFPUC aim to modernize San Francisco's corridors, elevate pedestrian safety, and celebrate neighborhood identity.

• Direct and oversee a portfolio of major streetscape, transit, and public realm capital projects through active phases of planning, design, construction, and financial closeout.
• Provide technical oversight, performance guidance, and mentorship to subordinate project managers overseeing portfolios valued at up to $66 million.
• Coordinate the implementation of large-scale multi-modal safety enhancements, roadway…