Job Description

This is a Position-Based Test conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Application Opening: Monday, June 8, 2026
Application Filing Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (PDT)
Recruitment ID: PBT-0943-164749 (RTF0164748-01098241)

WHO ARE WE?
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC)

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.

Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.

We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment. To learn more about our organization, please visit our website at https://www.sfpuc.gov

We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce, which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

To learn more about working at the SFPUC, visit our career site at https://www.sfpuc.gov/about-us/careers-sfpuc

Learn more about the City’s hiring process here: https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/process/

About the Infrastructure Division

The Infrastructure Division is responsible for overseeing the administration, planning, design, and construction of our water, wastewater, and power capital programs and projects, including the Water System Improvement Program (WSIP), the Sewer System Improvement Program (SSIP), the Hetch Hetchy Improvement Program (HCIP), and the annual Water and Wastewater Renewal and Replacement (R&R) Programs.

About the Engineering Management Bureau

The Engineering Management Bureau oversees civil, pipeline, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering, and architectural design services. The Civil Design section is responsible for general civil design of facilities such as roadways, and surface improvements, and other open space areas (e.g. watershed trails). The Pipeline Design Section is responsible for design of water pipelines for the regional and local (in-City) systems. The Structural Design section is responsible for design and/or seismic retrofit of buildings (such as pump stations and treatment plants), bridges, and retaining walls, and other facilities. The Mechanical Design section is responsible for design of mechanical systems (e.g., valves, pumps, etc.) for the EFWS/AWSS system, water, wastewater, and power facilities, and for mechanical systems for occupied buildings (e.g., HVAC). And the Electrical Design section is responsible for design of lighting, power supply and distribution, instrumentation and control systems. There is also a Project Delivery team including contract standards and an Engineering Archives team.

About the Position

Reports to the Assistant General Manager of Infrastructure at the SFPUC, the Manager of Engineering Management Bureau functions at an executive level and is responsible for all supervision and quality control of the work performed by engineers, technicians, as well as quality assurance of work performed by consultants, to provide engineering planning, design and design support during construction for all capital projects and some Repair and Replacement projects in the Infrastructure Division. This position is one of three Bureau Managers within the Infrastructure Division to implement the SFPUC Capital Plan, proposed at $12.5B over 10 years.

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

1. Oversees and directs engineers and technical staff engaged in project execution of capital projects in the Engineering Management Bureau of the SFPUC Infrastructure Division, from planning through design, construction, and activation phases. Monitors and resolves outstanding issues on capital projects.
2. Monitors the work of project teams and coaches them to ensure quality performance, on time, and within budget, internally as team leaders within SFPUC teams and externally with other City departments, agencies, and outside consultants.
3. Develops and implements Bureau division goals, objectives, policies and priorities and policies for the efficient delivery of administration of the projects within the Capital Improvement Projects.
4. Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major departmental priorities. Monitors staffing needs for projects per project schedules, including providing appropriate training and staff development.
5. Coordinates with the Bureaus and other teams in the Infrastructure Division to ensure proper support and execution of projects, including resources such as: project managers, construction managers and inspectors, contract administration, health and safety officers, and design field engineering support, project controls staff and other staff as needed.
6. Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of the departmental organization structure, staff assignments, service levels and administrative systems; identifies and analyzes opportunities for improvement; implements improvements.
7. Oversees preparation of bids and Request for Proposals and selection of consultants for specific capital projects.
8. Oversees the proper closeout of the projects following the evaluation of the contractor’s performance, and activation, and acceptance of the work. Closeout includes documentation of the contractor responsibilities and coordination with financial staff for final payment.
9. Communicates regularly with executive-level management regarding the department's activities and coordination of efforts with other city departments in addressing the needs of the city; represents the department before legislative boards, outside organizations, mayor's office staff, and the media.
10. Assesses and responds to community needs; provides consultation and advice to boards, committees and representatives from federal, state and local agencies.
11. Plans, organizes, directs, controls and reviews the operation of major departmental functions and activities.
12. Participates in budget development by providing detailed justification and persuasive arguments for proposals or initiatives. Implements and closely monitors budget expenditures of the operating budget for the Engineering Management Bureau.
13. Provides executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.

The Manager of Engineering Management Bureau is required to perform other related duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

The Leadership Competency Model illustrates what it means to be successful for any leader at the SFPUC, supporting our commitment to organizational excellence. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated track record and ability to exercise the following competencies which are the most critical to the Manager of Engineering Management Bureau role:

• Decision Making and Problem Solving:Takes ownership of problems and makes timely, responsible, transparent, and clear decisions. Involves others in addressing problems and seeking solutions. Gathers relevant information and conducts appropriate analyses. Understands the impact of decisions.
• Innovation Creates a thriving culture in which employees feel both safe and encouraged to explore new ideas and improve existing ones. Develops new insights, questions conventional approaches, and encourages others to develop new ideas and innovations.
• Relationship Management and Resolution:Builds open, honest, and respectful relationships through effective communication and collaboration techniques. Develops networks and lasting partnerships across boundaries to maintain strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Utilizes a variety of communication approaches to successfully gain support, influence others, and strengthen relationship.
• Strategic Planning: Formulates objectives and priorities, implements plans, and allocates resources to achieve the long-term goals of the organization.
• T alent Management Builds and develops a highly-skilled workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited and provides resources and support to ensure that the workforce is able to meet current and future business needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Education: Possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university; AND 
2. Experience: Six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in managing major capital projects (of at least $100 million in value), of which all must include supervisory AND
3. Licenses: Possession of California State license registered Civil or Mechanical professional engineer AND Possession of a valid and current California driver’s license.

Education Substitution Additional qualifying experience as described above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years. One (1) year of work experience is equivalent to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units. 

Note: One (1) year of full-time employment is considered equivalent to two thousand (2,000) hours. Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualification may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process for hiring.

• Progressive experience as the Engineer of Record working on capital projects as part of major utility capital programs (over $300 M in value).
• Two (2) years or more of experience in defining a program, and defining and developing projects within the program, and within program budget constraints.
• Three (3) years or more of experience supervising engineering staff.
• Demonstrated leadership ability in directing a diverse group of functional managers engaged in utility engineering.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation to a diverse group of audiences including the Commission, staff, stakeholders, and the public.

Verification of Experience and/or Education:

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.

Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of the application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Additional Information

Selection Procedures:

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

1. Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Weight: Qualifying)

Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire Examination (Weight:100%): Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent a Supplemental Questionnaire Examination via a separate email after the closing of the application filing period. The Supplemental Questionnaire Examination is designed to measure the knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas required for the position which may include, but are not limited to:

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to delegate responsibility and authority, set priorities, identify and resolve problems, motivate staff, and implement goals and, objectives of several small units or a large group.
• Ability to manage a wide spectrum of projects requiring skills such as project planning and estimating, scheduling, design management, construction management, contract administration, staffing allocation, and cost control techniques.
• Organizational development skills to assess staffing skills and needs and identify appropriate training, performance evaluations and areas for improvement.
• Ability to motivate staff, recognizing their strengths and weaknesses to help deliver projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local rules and regulations pertaining to activities and functions of the specific department; and management principles and practices. Clearly interpret all applicable laws, ordinances and codes relating to the department.

Applicants will be given a deadline to return the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination. Those who do not respond by the established deadline will not be eligible to continue in the examination process and will not be added to eligibility list resulting from this process. All applicants’ responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination are subject to verification.

A passing score must be achieved on the Supplemental Questionnaire Examination in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list/score report.

Candidates will be placed on the eligible list/score report in rank order according to their final score. Candidate scores on this examination may also be applied to other announcements involving other job titles, when directed by the Human Resources Director.

The department may administer additional position-specific selection procedures to make the final hiring decision.

NOTE: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be of six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification: The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of the List

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights: Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at Careers with purpose | City and County of San Francisco

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date. Information concerning other Civil Service Commission Rules involving announcements, applications and examination policies, including applicant appeal rights, can be found on the Civil Service Commission website at https://sf.gov/departments/civil-service-commission

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.sf.gov and begin the application process.

• Select the “Apply Now” button and follow instructions on the screen

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.

Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Vivian Yeung at VYeung@sfwater.org

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.