Project Manager I/II

Project Manager I Or Project Manager II

The City of Anaheim seeks a Project Manager I or Project Manager II to independently perform a variety of advanced level professional duties and responsibilities involved in the administration of the more complex projects in the Economic Development Department. Economic Development leads investment and business growth, retention, and expansion in Anaheim, including revitalization of the commercial hubs of our city's neighborhoods. The Project Manager I/II will assist the department with the implementation of economic development programs and projects, promote and facilitate private investment, provides support for business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts and disposition of Successor Agency properties.

Project Manager I Candidates must possess at least One (1) year of responsible professional level economic development experience processing entitlements, real estate development, urban planning, and/or community revitalization initiatives. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, environmental science, or a related field.

Project Manager II Candidates must possess at least three (3) years of responsible program and project management experience in redevelopment planning supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering, finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

In order to allow the hiring manager to identify candidates that are best suited to advance to the interview round, applicants should include a resume and cover letter with their application and supplemental responses. The department has sole discretion to hire at the Project Manager I Level, or Project Manager II level based on experience.

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Essential Functions

Below are the main duties of a Project Manager I.

• Assist with the implementation of economic development programs and projects, including: negotiation of development agreements, commissioning design feasibility studies, commissioning financial feasibility studies and other work as assigned.
• Support prospective businesses in site selection by identifying suitable locations and providing key property and market information.
• Coordinate and work closely with other City departments to assist in entitlement of economic development projects.
• Provide ombudsman services by serving as a liaison between businesses and City departments to resolve issues and ensure project progress.
• Assist in the management of Successor Agency owned properties including lease management, tenant relocations, demolitions, and site clearance activities.
• Attend meetings with developers to discuss development proposals; discuss terms and conditions of various development agreements; conduct financial analysis of developer proformas to determine project feasibility; make recommendations on project approval.
• Assist with project budget, scope of work, and schedule of performance, and ensuring all required project entitlements and permits are obtained in a timely manner; monitor projects and agreements for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Coordinate with other City departments regarding development requirements for various projects; assist with conducting outreach meetings with neighborhood and other groups to discuss the status of economic development projects.

Below are the main duties of a Project Manager II.

• Meet with developers to discuss development proposals; negotiate terms and conditions of various development, economic development, and/or affordable housing agreements; conduct financial analysis of developer proformas to determine project feasibility; make recommendations to City Council on project approval.
• Manage project budget, scope of work, and schedule of performance; ensure that all required project entitlements and permits are obtained in a timely manner; monitor projects and agreements for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Coordinate and work closely with other City departments regarding redevelopment requirements for various projects; meet with neighborhood and other groups to discuss the status of redevelopment projects.
• Prepare a variety of operational reports regarding proposed and existing development project areas; prepare various staff reports for submission to the Housing Commission, Housing Authority, Successor to the Redevelopment Agency, and City Council.
• Manage post-construction requirements of developments including tenant lease-up, compliance monitoring, and any other requirements set forth by the agreement.
• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the management of assigned redevelopment projects; assign, supervise, train, and review the work of project management staff, contractors, and consultants assigned to projects; review and update redevelopment project area plans; supervise project area formation.
• Participate in the negotiation, implementation, and administration of agreements that may have an economic and financial impact on the City including disposition and development agreements, owner participation agreements, purchase and sale agreements, exclusive right to negotiate agreements, economic development agreements, tax-exempt bonds, professional services agreements, leases, sub-recipient agreements, parking rights, CC&R's, and easement agreements.

Qualifications

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

Project Manager I: Experience and Education: One (1) year of responsible professional level economic development experience processing entitlements, real estate development, urban planning, and/or community revitalization initiatives. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, environmental science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Project Manager II: Experience and Education: Three years of responsible professional level experience in redevelopment planning supplemented by a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering, finance, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.

Supplemental Information

Important application information and instruction:

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Equal Opportunity Employer