Business Manager

Salary: $77,910.30 - $116,865.58 Annually
Location : 6798 CULEBRA RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2027-00067
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 10/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary
Under general direction, manages business analysis projects and activities between various divisions, departments and/or public agencies. Oversees project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Work Location
West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Develops, manages, and oversees business projects.
• Utilizes a Pavement Management System to analyze pavement condition index (PCI) data to identify and prioritize the most cost-effective and high-impact street segments for maintenance projects.
• Oversees and coordinates complex, multi-agency projects while serving as the primary liaison between internal divisions and external partners (e.g., CPS Gas, SAWS, Google) and representing the department at meetings, conferences, and public events.
• Cross-references potential projects with other divisions to prevent conflicts and ensure efficiency.
• Facilitates seamless cross-functional coordination throughout the street maintenance project lifecycle.
• Identifies and implements strategic management solutions to address IMP development challenges.
• Informs management of project impediments, delays, and quality control issues, and recommends solutions.
• Attends critical pre-construction and pre-bid conferences, as well as other required construction meetings and performs site inspections to assess construction project progress.
• Assists with budget planning, preparation, and monitoring and supports annual contract procurement planning and execution.
• Maintains and updates project tracking systems (IMP WEB map, Access Database, etc.) and generates comprehensive status reports.
• Conducts thorough research and analyzes information from diverse sources; prepares specialized reports for executive leadership.
• Generates official reports, correspondence, and City Council agenda items including RFCAs for executive offices and responds to project information inquiries from City Management, City Council, media, and the public.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years' experience of business or project analysis, implementation or coordination
• One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Pavement Management Systems and PCI analysis.
• Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and use of tracking tools.
• Background in strategic planning, performance management, and cross functional coordination.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting, procurement processes, and contract planning.
• Experience managing complex, multi-agency projects involving utilities, public agencies, and private partners.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with construction project workflows, documentation standards, and pre-construction processes.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of management study principles, project management methods, and data analysis
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications
• Knowledge of budget and accounting principles
• Knowledge of general statistical and quantitative methods
• Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision, training, and personnel management
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems
• Ability to assist in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic computer equipment
• Ability to develop and implement innovations towards improving the department's operations and delivery of services
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and monitor performance in accordance with City policies and procedures
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate new programs
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position with or without accommodations
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

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Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

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What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have in business or project analysis, implementation or coordination?

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How many years of supervisory or lead experience do you have?

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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

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How many years of experience do you have providing high-level professional support to Executive-level leadership?

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How many years of experience do you have coordinating cross-departmental strategies by conducting workflow-optimization meetings, managing schedules, and collaborating with leadership?

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How many years of experience do you have managing complex, multi-agency projects involving utilities, public agencies, and private partners?

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How many years of experience do you have delivering high-profile project information (e.g., to executives, City Council, media or the public)?

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How many years of experience do you have in municipal budgeting, procurement processes, and contract planning?

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Please rate your level of expertise with Pavement Management System or similar condition index metrics:

• None
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• Expert Experience

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Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your verbal communication skills:

• Communicate most effectively when discussing strategic data, technical details, or high level analytics that guide decision making
• Deliver structured presentations with significant preparation, primarily on well-defined or data driven topics
• Proficient communicator in executive and cross functional settings, though I am most confident when the subject matter is within my technical or strategic expertise
• Skilled communicator who can present confidently with minimal preparation, respond fluidly to complex questions, and articulate clear, compelling messages to senior audiences
• Communicate most effectively in high impact leadership settings, such as influencing stakeholders, navigating complex organizational conversations, driving alignment, or presenting a clear vision with confidence and authority
• None of the above

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Tell me about a time you used technical data (such as PCI or similar condition index metrics) to prioritize maintenance or capital projects? What was the situation, what were you responsible for, what actions did you take to analyze and apply the data, and what was the outcome? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
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Tell me about a complex, multi-agency project you managed. What made coordination challenging, and how did you maintain alignment? If you do not have experience, answer "N/A."
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How do you ensure that project updates remain transparent and accessible to leadership and stakeholders? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
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Give me an example of a significant program or project challenge you faced. What created the challenge, what were your responsibilities, what actions did you take to resolve it, and what ultimately happened? If you do not have related experience, enter "N'A".
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I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

• I acknowledge

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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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