Project Manager II

Salary : $77,292.80 - $92,747.20 Annually
Location : Santa Fe, NM
Job Type: Full-Time/Term
Job Number: 202600327
Department: Public Works
Division: Projects Development
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 9/1/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME 1782
Department Contact Information: Tawny Baca View phone number on click.appcast.io
Union Eligibility: Position is Union eligible after completion of one (1) year probationary period.
Budget Amount: $44.59


Primary Purpose
Plans, coordinates, monitors and manages moderately sized Public Works Department projects within Public Works to and ensures compliance and adherence to goals, objectives, contracts, timelines, budget, and schedules. Acts as Santa Fe County lead in joint projects with other entities through Memos of Understanding (MOU's) and Joint Powers of Agreements(JPA's)_. Ensures compliance with and adherence to local, state, and federal regulations and permitting. Project Managers may work in Public Works projects related to vertical, open-space, utilities or road planning, design and construction depending on the size and/or complexity of the project.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, budgets, schedules, forecasts and reports on all projects (conceptual through completion; ensures all projects are managed according to project plans, specifications, contract documents and in compliance with state and federal codes, statutes, regulations and industry best practices.
• Works with staff and groups to develop project objectives, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets needed in preparation of requests for proposal's (RFP's); creates RFPs or invitation for bid; develops criteria pertinent in contract negotiations; manages and reviews development of projects; establishes project budgets; may serve on proposal evaluation committees.
• Identifies and/or coordinates funding from various sources, including grants, bonds, legislative appropriations, or allocations from the Board of County Commissioners; ensures contract requirements match budgetary requirements; tracks expenditures for conformance with budget and contract requirements; reviews contractor submittals for payment recommendations; tracks material quantities to assure invoice accuracy.
• Coordinates scheduling of tasks with staff, other divisions, and contractors; monitors progress of time and works as defined in contract; manages activity to ensure the timely completion of projects; reviews all contractor submittals for conformance with contract requirements, and makes recommendations for changes or approvals.
• Oversees the work of external consultants and contractors for assigned project; reviews, evaluates, and/or approves contract deliverables, contract submittals, change directives and change order requests, project alternatives, proposed engineering programs, and similar products to assure the total project performance is achieved in accordance with user and County requirements.
• Prepares detailed reports on project progress identifying problems, solutions, milestones, financial cost projections, and other analyses. Provides project status updates through written reports or presentations to County staff, supervisors, the Board of County Commission, the public, or others as appropriate.
• Oversees regulatory compliance for division operations; keeps current on applicable state and federal regulations; consults with operations staff on regulatory requirements; maintains necessary permits, required regulatory submittals, and renewals for operations.
• Schedules and facilitates project meetings from design through executive phases; Reviews or coordinates the inspection of work to ensure adherence to codes, regulations, specifications, and project plans.
• Provides technical assistance in project development and planning management; provides support to other project management staff.
• Performs other duties as directed or assigned.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge in project management, including project planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Ability to write reports for a variety of audiences; to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and specifications.
• Ability to work productively in a team environment with staff, consultants, and partner organizations.
• Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Skill with GPS and GIS. Skill in computer word processing, spreadsheets and operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, database, and project management software programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Facility Development, Facility Operations, Facility, Management, Project Management, or related field plus three (3) years of experience relevant to the essential job functions and primary purpose defined herein. Experience may be substituted at a rate of 30 semester hours equal to one (1) year of experience.
• PMP certification preferred.

Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both an office setting and outdoors in varied weather conditions with exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles, allergens, and extreme heat or cold. Work involves high risk and potentially dangerous situations working near hazardous/moving materials, equipment and machinery, and exposure to excessive noise. The use of protective clothing, equipment, devices and materials is required. Work requires the ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands or arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell; clarity of vision at short and long distance; and the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. Travel is required as necessary; out of county travel may be required. May be subject to exposure to CRT's and VDT's. Work schedule will include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.


Conditions of Employment:

Selected candidate must submit to and pass a County paid pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screening. Additionally, selected candidate must submit to and pass a county paid criminal background screening. Selected candidate must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D Driver's License as incumbent shall be appointed to drive a County vehicle during the performance of his/her duties.
Santa Fe County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Santa Fe County to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, age, physical or mental handicap, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, serious medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or political affiliation.
Santa Fe County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible, full-time and part-time employees who work 20 hours per week. You will receive plan booklets, which give you more detailed information about each of these programs.

BENEFITS OFFERED

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Gym Membership

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01


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

02


What is the highest level of education you have completed in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Planning, Facility Development, Facility Operations, Facility, Management, Project Management?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

03


Do you currently posses a PMP Certification?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question