Head of Project Management

Project Manager

Monday - Thursday with alternating Friday's off.

The Position The City of Lathrop is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Project Manager. Under general direction of the Public Works Director, plans, supervises, evaluates and participates in professional work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and programming of services for citywide Capital Improvement and Land Development Projects, streetscapes, landscaping, public facilities, utilities, parks, and other projects; performs complex analysis of project costs and monitoring project progress; performs complex analysis of project costs and monitoring project progress; ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; Project Manager

Monday - Thursday with alternating Friday's off.

The Position The City of Lathrop is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Project Manager. Under general direction of the Public Works Director, plans, supervises, evaluates and participates in professional work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and programming of services for citywide Capital Improvement and Land Development Projects, streetscapes, landscaping, public facilities, utilities, parks, and other projects; performs complex analysis of project costs and monitoring project progress; performs complex analysis of project costs and monitoring project progress; ensures safe work practices, work quality and accuracy; The Department’s January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. With the continued growth in the residential communities, our population is anticipated to reach approximately 70,000.

Supervision Received/Exercised Receives general direction from the Public Works Director, or his or her designee. May exercise direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical, supervisorial, field personnel, and or contractors.

Serves as a project manager for assigned citywide Capital Improvement Projects, services and activities including streets, lighting, storm drains, sewers, water, parks and landscape.

Coordinates citywide Capital Improvement Projects with staff, project managers, contractors, utility companies and other agencies; supervises staff on construction sites; performs field inspections; plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and participates in the work of staff responsible for reviewing design conformance and accuracy of public and private development projects.

Establishes productive working relationships and coordinates project related negotiation with developers for the development and construction of public infrastructure, including but not limited to facilities, streets, roads, parks and other landscape areas.

Participates in the selection and supervision of contract professional engineers for the development of plan specifications, studies and reports. Works with contractors and consultants performing all types of construction management and inspection activities to ensure construction practices are in compliance with City standards. Directs and coordinates activities of project to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, modifies schedules or plans as required.

Participates in the selection and supervision of contract professional engineers for the development of plan specifications, studies and reports. Works with contractors and consultants performing all types of construction management and inspection activities to ensure construction practices are in compliance with City standards. Directs and coordinates activities of project to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, modifies schedules or plans as required.

Confers with department staff regarding budget requests for capital improvement and development projects, including, but not limited to facility maintenance and improvements, space needs, and leases; prepare and/or direct master plan projects; participates in the development of and monitors performance against the annual operating and capital improvement budgets of the assigned department.

Analyzes, implements and monitors short-term and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the assigned department’s mission and assigned priorities. Manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies and procedures to achieve the department’s goals, objectives and work standards.

Determine feasibility and cost estimates for requests for services and proposed projects; prepares project budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules for capital projects; plans, coordinates, and monitors capital improvement and maintenance projects; develops scope of work, manages the environmental review and permitting process when assigned to capital and development projects; prepare plans, documents, budget reports, and follows authorization-related procedures.

Manages bid processes, including pre-bid conferences and walk-throughs; administer construction contracts, including managing project budgets and conducting field inspections.

provides information and resolves service issues and complaints; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation.

Evaluates pending legislation, implements, follows new and existing laws, regulations, requirements, and codes, and prepare implementation strategies as required for the work areas assigned.

Establishes positive working relationships with the public, community organizations, state/local agencies, and City management and staff.

Experience And License/Certifications Education and/or Experience Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Project Manager . A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible experience with direct project experience managing land development, capital improvement projects, and or heavy construction projects in the area of public facilities/infrastructure, and/or the equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, facility management, regulatory compliance, construction management, architecture, civil engineering, project management, communications, land use and urban development, or a closely related field.

License/Certificate Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license.

intermittently walk, stand, reach, push, pull, bend, squat, crouch, climb, stoop, kneel or twist while conducting field site inspections; intermittently twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; use telephone, and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see with sufficient acuity to read characters and decipher colors on a computer screen, in the field, and on the work site; see, hear, and speak with sufficient acuity to examine, assess, and communicate safety condition in the field; and employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

It is the policy of the City to provide employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Reasonable Accommodations The City of Lathrop is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

The City of Lathrop offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision and life insurance.

Retirement Tier one - Employees hired prior to April 30, 2011; 2% at 55 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.

2% at 60 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement benefit.

2% at 62 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

Retiree Health City-paid retiree medical 55-65 = same health benefits premium as active employees (Retiree +1)

City-paid medical at Medicare eligibility (65) = CalPERS Minimum Employer Contribution

Vesting Schedule upon retirement from the City:

Hired on or after January 1, 2015

Vacation 0-4 Years: 80 hours (accrued bi-weekly)

5-9 Years: 120 hours (accrued bi-weekly)

10+ Years: 160 hours (accrued bi-weekly)

Management Leave Exempt employees receive 100 - 120 hours of management leave per year depending on classification.

Holidays Twelve days annually and one floating holiday. New employees hired after July 1st shall not accrue a floating holiday until the following July 1st.

Sick Leave 96 hours (accrued bi-weekly). Health Insurance The City’s base contribution toward medical, dental and vision is $2,187. If medical is selected, the City shall contribute an additional $200 per month for employee + 1 coverage, or an additional $300 per month for family coverage.

Cafeteria Style Benefits Employee has the option of contributing up to 35 % of the unused health insurance contribution to a 457 plan, Section 125 dependent day care, or taxable cash payment.

State Disability Insurance (SDI) SDI is paid by employer.

Term Life Insurance City paid coverage equal to annual salary.

Employee Assistance Program The EAP provides clinical and

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