Job Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 and will close any time thereafter
Recruitment ID: PEX-5508-164421

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. 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

Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.

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 to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

San Francisco Public Works Project Delivery Division is seeking a Project Manager IV for the Project Management Bureau. This Project Manager IV will be responsible for managing an estimated budget of $300 million dollar for multiple streetscape projects. These projects aim to activate and enliven corridors around San Francisco by implementing streetscape improvements, pedestrian safety improvements, and beautification. The teams will perform a wide range of infrastructure upgrades such as widening sidewalks, installing pedestrian bulb-outs, building raised crosswalks, reconstructing roadways, adding new pedestrian and street lighting, enhancing landscape features, improving traffic signals and crossings, upgrading sewer and utility systems, creating new bike lanes, and constructing loading and bus islands, along with other decorative and functional streetscape elements. These improvements are essential to support the safe, accessible, and comfortable movement of pedestrians and drivers throughout San Francisco.

Under administrative direction, this role plans, organizes, directs and controls all parts of highly complex engineering/architectural projects from concept through design and construction to close-out of the project contract.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Your duties as Project Manager IV may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assembling design and construction management team
• Executing solicitations for professional services and construction contract
• Developing project plan and selecting project delivery method
• Monitoring the project scope, budget, funding, cost and schedule
• Overseeing activities in planning phase and completion of conceptual design
• Managing the design phase including participation in design coordination meetings
• Facilitating regulatory approval processes and resolution of issues in support of the project objectives
• Reviewing change orders
• Coordinating work of a multi-disciplinary technical staff across organizational boundaries
• Working extensively with the public, private contractors, special interest groups, governmental funding/regulatory agencies, and City and County departments
• Serving as primary contact for all parties and stakeholders involved in the project
• Supervision of other Project Managers and technical staff

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering or planning; and four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects OR
2. A Bachelor's Degree in another field; and six (6) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects OR
3. Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects OR
4. California registration as professional engineer or architect; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects

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.

Verification of Education and Experience

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. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification

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

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Note: Any misrepresentation or falsification of 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. Application completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ)

Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. 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

SELECTION PROCEDURES

After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process.

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the selection process.

Additional Information

--- HOW TO APPLY---

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through our online portal. Please visit https://careers.sf.gov/ to begin your application process.

Computers are available for the public (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday) to file online applications in the lobby of the Dept. of Human Resources at 1 South Van Ness Avenue, 4th Floor and at the City Career Center at City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 110.

For this job announcement, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and follow instructions on the screen to apply.

Ensure your application information is accurate, as changes may not be possible after submission. Your first and last name must match your legal ID for verification, and preferred names can be included in parentheses. Use your personal email address, not a shared or work email, to avoid unfixable issues.

Upon successful submission, applicants will receive a confirmation email from notification@smartrecruiters.com Keep this email for your records If you do not receive it, your application was not submitted successfully.

HR Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please get in touch with the analyst, Kathy Mei at kathy.mei@sfdpw.org Please include the recruitment ID, PEX-5508-164421, in the subject line.

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---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
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

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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.