Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

The City of Palm Desert is seeking an exceptional Construction Project Manager to join a Capital Projects team that is redefining how municipal infrastructure is planned, delivered, and experienced. Recognized for its outstanding quality of life, visionary leadership, fiscal responsibility, and commitment to public service, Palm Desert is making unprecedented investments in the facilities, transportation systems, parks, and public spaces that will serve residents and visitors for generations. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Stewardship, Service, Community, Innovation, and Teamwork, we are building more than infrastructure, we are creating places that strengthen neighborhoods, enhance quality of life, and shape the future of our community.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the construction of some of the City's most transformative projects, including a new state-of-the-art Library, the landmark Dave Erwin Park, future fire stations, and a diverse portfolio of roadway, drainage, traffic, active transportation, parks, landscape, and civic improvement projects. As a key member of our Capital Projects team, you will work alongside dedicated professionals and executive leadership to deliver projects that improve public safety, expand recreational opportunities, enhance mobility, and provide lasting value to the community.

At Palm Desert, we believe great projects are built by great people. We are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement where employees are empowered to lead, encouraged to challenge conventional thinking, and supported in their professional growth. This is more than an opportunity to manage construction projects, it is an opportunity to build a rewarding career, make a meaningful impact, and leave a legacy through projects that will define Palm Desert for decades to come.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the delivery of the construction phase of the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including public facilities, transportation, utilities, parks, drainage, and other municipal infrastructure improvements; coordinates projects and activities with other City divisions, developers, and outside agencies; conducts field inspections of City facilities and City-maintained areas; In addition, may serve as the City's representative throughout project planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout, providing technical expertise in project delivery, contract administration, cost estimating, scheduling, constructability, value engineering, and risk management. Coordinates consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, City departments, and stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with approved plans, specifications, applicable laws, and City standards; provides highly responsible staff assistance in areas of expertise; and performs related work as required.