City and County of San Francisco · 6 hours ago
PRINCIPAL PROJECT ANALYST
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$143K/yr - $174K/yr
5+ years expThe City and County of San Francisco is committed to leading the nation in public administration and providing effective public services. The Principal Project Analyst will oversee and support departmental relocations, tenant improvements, and capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with City standards and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate departmental relocations, tenant improvements, and capital projects from planning through completion, assisting in defining project scopes, schedules, and budgets to align with City standards and objectives
Lead coordination of complex, multi-departmental projects and contribute to long-term capital improvement and facility planning efforts
Develop a thorough understanding of public sector contracting, permitting, and capital project lifecycles to ensure effective project execution
Track project milestones, budgets, and deliverables while preparing progress and performance reports for internal and external stakeholders
Evaluate existing project management processes and documentation practices, identifying and implementing improvements for greater efficiency and standardization
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and reporting requirements through accurate documentation and recordkeeping
Support the development and maintenance of project tracking tools, templates, and dashboards to improve transparency and performance monitoring
Serve as a liaison between City departments such as Public Works and Finance to facilitate project approvals, contracting, and coordination
Support contract administration, monitor consultant and contractor performance, and ensure deliverables meet established scope, quality, and schedule expectations
Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and communications summarizing project status, risks, and performance outcomes
Develop and refine templates, manuals, and reference materials to support consistent project management practices
Analyze portfolio-wide project data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and develop recommendations to enhance project delivery and resource utilization
Qualification
Required
Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five(5) years full-time equivalent experience performing professional-level analytical work. Qualifying professional-level analytical work includes analysis, development, administration, and reporting in major programs and functions of an organization in the areas of budgets, contracts, grants, policy, or other functional areas related to the duties of positions in the 182X Class series
Possession of a graduate degree (Master's degree or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in specialized subject matter areas such as public or business administration, management, business law, contract law, public policy, urban studies, economics, statistical analysis, finance, accounting or other fields of study closely related to the essential functions of positions in the Class series may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience
Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year
One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40 hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment
Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted
Preferred
Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing complex capital projects, departmental relocations, or tenant improvements in a public sector or large institutional setting
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms)
Public Sector Knowledge: Familiarity with San Francisco's public contracting, permitting, and capital project delivery processes
Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyze project data, budgets, and performance metrics to inform decision-making and improve outcomes
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level reports, presentations, and stakeholder updates
Collaboration & Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with multiple departments, consultants, and contractors
Process Improvement: Experience developing or refining project management processes, templates, or documentation standards
Certifications (Preferred): Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or similar certification
Company
City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco is the only consolidated city-county in California.
10001+ employees
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