Project Manager III - Infrastructure & Development Permitting - Public Works (5506 PEX)

Company DescriptionSpecific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.Application Opening: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Wednesday, July 8, 2026 Salary Range: $276,926 - $298,220 Annually (Effective July 1, 2026) Recruitment ID: PEX-5506-109395, RTF0109394-01144559 Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. 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.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 to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.The Bureau of Infrastructure & Development Permitting (IDP) leads the coordination of infrastructure planning, mapping, permitting, construction, and acceptance for San Francisco’s major development projects by streamlining technical reviews, expediting approvals, and resolving interagency issues to accelerate the City’s housing production and economic recovery.Infrastructure & Development Permitting (IDP) at San Francisco Public Works currently has a vacancy for the position of Project Manager III (5506). Job DescriptionPublic Works is seeking a Project Manager III (5506) for our Infrastructure Task Force section to manage the implementation of several highly complex large-scale Development Agreement projects through the entitlement, planning, design, permitting, construction and acceptance phases. Your role involves advancing the delivery of public infrastructure, expediting the review and approval of infrastructure design and engineering submittals, plans, and permits, and coordinating and negotiating with developers and other City agencies. These projects include, but are not limited to: Treasure Island, India Basin, Hunters Point Shipyard, HOPE SF Sunnydale and various other infill development projects.Important and Essential Duties: Your duties as a Project Manager III may include, but are not limited to, the following:Planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the project including but not limited to:Assembling design teams.Executing solicitations for professional services and construction contracts.Selecting project delivery methods.Managing the design phase, including design coordination meetings and facilitation of issue resolution in support of the project objectives.Facilitating the regulatory approval process.Monitoring the project budget, funding, schedule, design, planning activities, and change orders.Coordinating work of a multi-disciplinary technical staff across organizational boundaries.Coordinating and working with Construction Management professionals to ensure the product complies with the contract for construction, codes, and City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) Standards.Communicating and working with the public, private contractors, special interest groups, governmental funding and regulatory agencies, and CCSF departments. Serving as a primary contact for all parties involved in the project.Conducting onsite visits to job and meeting locations.Present projects at Public meetings and Board of Supervisors.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Experience: 1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning plus eight (8) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience,OR2. Bachelor's Degree in another field plus ten (10) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project,OR3. Twelve (12) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project,OR4. Valid California registration as a professional Engineer or Architect, plus four (4) years of project coordination experience for major architectural, engineering or construction projects.Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.Verification: 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: 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. 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.Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ): Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. 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 recruitment process.Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.Additional InformationAdditional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:Information About the Hiring ProcessConviction HistoryEmployee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service WorkerADA AccommodationRight to WorkCopies of Application DocumentsDiversity StatementStatement 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.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, Kristi Sevilla, at [email protected].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. Work Hours: Regular Job Code and Title: 5506-Project Manager III Fill Type: Permanent Exempt