Project Manager

Job TitleProject Manager (PM) for Capital ProjectsJob Description and DutiesPosition is pending Department of Finance approval.Under the general supervision of the Deputy District 9 Director for Right of Way, Project & Asset Management, Single Focal Point (SFP), the incumbent serves as the Project Manager (PM) responsible for delivering assigned capital projects, including special or locally funded projects. The PM ensures that each project is completed in accordance with the approved scope, schedule, and budget. The PM has authority over project team members regarding cost, schedule, and coordination of work. The PM will coordinate with local partners and represent District 9 Project Management with transparency and accountability. As a Senior Transportation Engineer, the PM is accountable for delivering capital projects, including those with significant civil engineering components. This responsibility spans from project initiation through project completion. The PM manages project team members to develop and uphold commitments for costs, schedules, and work coordination, ensuring that quality projects are delivered within approved parameters. The PM is responsible for monitoring and coordinating activities performed by Capital Outlay functions that support project development. The PM communicates and collaborates with Headquarters and District functions, local agencies, and external stakeholders. The PM keeps the SFP informed of all major issues that cannot be resolved at the Project Manager level. PARF 09-27-0021 / JC-519618Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Transportation Engineer exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.