Project Manager, Project & Program Management

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TULARE:
Join us as a Project Manager

The City of Tulare is seeking a visionary, results-driven leader to step into the role of Project Manager. If you are a seasoned professional who thrives on turning complex challenges into community triumphs, this is your invitation to build a lasting legacy.

Why This Role Matters

You won't just manage tasks—you will champion the physical and structural future of Tulare. You will drive a diverse portfolio of critical infrastructure and modernization projects, including:

• Transportation & Mobility: Major street, road, and transportation system construction and improvements.
• Critical Infrastructure: Water, sewer, and state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Civic Spaces: City facility construction, renovations, and significant capital maintenance.
• Strategic Initiatives: High-profile studies, General Plan amendments, and discrete, non-construction projects.

Your Impact and Responsibilities

• Masterful Execution: Navigate complex projects from inception to close-out. You will identify, neutralize, and mitigate risks to keep scope, budgets, and schedules exactly on track.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Supervise and evaluate a dedicated project management team. You will train and elevate staff across all City departments using the Tulare Project Management System.
• Public & Private Liaison: Act as the trusted face of the City. You will collaborate seamlessly with developers, contractors, non-profits, regulatory agencies, the City Council, and the public.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage project cost accounting, secure and oversee State and Federal grants, and ensure strict compliance and cost recovery eligibility.

The Ideal Candidate

• Municipal Infrastructure Champion: Holds a strong foundation in public works construction, contract administration, and public agency operations.
• Strategic Problem Solver: Master of the Project Management Body of Knowledge framework, adept at mapping critical paths, analyzing structural feasibility, and managing project risks.
• Collaborative Leader: Experienced in directing professional, technical, and clerical staff while maintaining strong, transparent partnerships with community stakeholders.
• Clear Communicator: Highly skilled at translating complex technical data into concise reports and presentations for City leadership, regulatory bodies, and the public.

Apply Today!

If you have the independence, initiative, and discretion to manage major municipal transformations, we invite you to apply. Our first review of applicants will occur NOVEMBER 9th. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by midnight on November 8th.

The Tulare is a full-service Charter City with approximately 400 full-time employees. The City of Tulare is a supportive organization where people take pride in their work and in the community they serve. Tulare is a place where people can grow professionally, a place that values innovation and a place where people can make a positive and lasting change in the community.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in construction management, civil engineering, business administration, or related field, and four (4) years of experience in construction or project management with demonstrated experience in project management of public projects. Certification by the Project Management Institute is helpful, but not required, to demonstrate possession of the range of knowledge of project management techniques and methods being…