City of Petaluma · 11 hours ago
Project Manager I/II
Petaluma, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$109K/yr - $133K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Petaluma is seeking to fill two Project Manager positions within the Public Works Department. The role involves managing a variety of public infrastructure and facility projects, including roadway improvements and utility installations, while providing administrative and technical support.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Administer, manage, and coordinate public works architectural, engineering, and capital improvement projects, including those designed to achieve environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
Develop, plan, organize, and execute project activities, including the preparation of project plans, specifications, estimates, and schedules
Work with project architects, engineers and other staff to identify “green building” options; research green building alternatives and perform cost/benefit analyses; investigate and analyze the full scope of short- and long-term advantages to green building opportunities
Provide analysis and recommendations for project sustainability and energy efficiency; facilitate and coordinate sustainable/Green Building certification and education
Prepare, track, monitor, and administer project budgets and grant funding allocations; estimate project costs; implement cost controls; maintain budget balances; record change orders and project overruns; maintain and prepare records of expenditures
Participate in departmental short- and long-range planning activities as assigned
Arrange, coordinate, and participate in meetings between project participants, principals, and other parties; serve on committees, task forces and work teams; provide staff support as assigned; research and report on issues
Establish, coordinate, and maintain project schedules; identify critical tasks and lead times; distribute updates and related documents; monitor project status, working with contractors and other participants to keep project on schedule
Compile and edit project specifications in preparation for bid development; prepare public documents; lead pre-bid meetings; evaluate responsible and responsive proposals and participate in the contractor selection process
Review, negotiate, prepare, and administer contracts and agreements related to assigned projects
Coordinate with other department staff to initiate and submit grant applications for new capital projects
Prepare a variety of internal and external reports, correspondence, recommendations, contracts, agenda packets, memoranda, and other documents pertaining to assigned functions; make presentations to City officials, management, employees, contractors, other public agencies, advisory bodies, and the community
Respond to inquiries and provide information regarding assigned project activities and related department matters
Monitor and evaluate the City's compliance with various ordinances, codes, and applicable laws; report issues of non-compliance; review operational conditions in the field as necessary
Review environmental impact and other reports for compliance with City policies, rules, and regulations; conduct special studies on a wide variety of project-related issues
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, contractors, consultants, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service in a manner consistent with City values
Perform related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in engineering, architecture, environmental studies, construction management, or a related field
Experience coordinating and administering architectural, engineering, or construction capital projects is desirable
Three years of increasingly responsible experience coordinating and administering architectural, engineering, or construction capital projects
Experience with municipal or other public sector capital projects is highly desirable
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is desirable
Principles and practices of architectural, engineering, and construction project administration including project planning, communications, budgeting, cost/benefit analysis, financial tracking, proposal development, contractor selection, and contract management
Basic architectural, engineering, and construction management principles and practices
Current building and development codes
Principles and practices of grant administration
Principles and practices of budget development and administration
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws rules and regulations, including, but not limited to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Building Code
Options for maximizing human and environmental health, sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality when implementing capital improvement projects
General construction materials, methods, and equipment
Principles and practices of technical and functional supervision
Safety practices pertaining to the work
Principles and practices of effective customer service
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Benefits
MEDICAL INSURANCE: Choice of a variety of CalPERS Health Plans. City pays ~95% of the Bay Area Kaiser premium for employee & eligible dependents; or alternative option to receive Medical Cash Back (if you have medical coverage elsewhere). Please see the 2026 Health Plan Contribution Memo
DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: Coverage for employees & eligible family members, paid for by the City.
LIFE INSURANCE: 1.5x annual compensation up to maximum of $200,000. Option to purchase additional insurance. Long-Term Disability up to 60% of your current monthly salary after eligibility requirements are met and subject to maximum amounts.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Support and benefits, for you and eligible family members, paid for by the City.
WELLNESS BENEFIT: $500 annual allowance (is subject to the annual budget approval process and may change in the future.)
CALPERS RETIREMENT PACKAGE
2% at 60 for classic CalPERS members
2% at 62 for PEPRA CalPERS members
DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Voluntary participation in your choice of three plans.
Vacation: 80 Hours, increasing with years of service, up to 5 years service credit towards vacation accrual rate for prior qualifying employment.
Sick Leave: 96 hours
Holidays: 12 fixed and 1 floating
Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks of paid time for qualifying family bonding
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City of Petaluma
City of Petaluma is uniquely situated on the Petaluma River at the Northern end of the San Francisco Bay.
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