Supervising Public Works Project Manager

Supervising Public Works Project Manager Job Opening

Salary: $99,736.00 - $137,446.40 Annually Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-16445-01 Department: Public Works Opening Date: January 24, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary:

San Bernardino County is recruiting for a Supervising Public Works Project Manager that is responsible for managing public works programs and projects. Specifically, civil engineering projects, including but not limited to design, construction, and operations. May oversee in-house or consultant/contractor groups and supervise a section of staff engaged in the major activities of public works and civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight in any/all of the following: • Development and construction of public works projects including improvement plans and specifications • Contract development and management • Inspections • Map preparation • Development of various engineering studies • Support for related engineering functions • Assigning and evaluating work • Assisting in budget preparation and recommending expenditures • Representing the department at various meetings

Benefits:

EXCELLENT BENEFITS!

To view job-specific benefits, refer to:

• Summary of Benefits
• Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.

Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: • Frequent sitting • Occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting • Fine manipulation in both hands • Continuously reach or work below the shoulder level • Must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision • Occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less • Occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces • Occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity • Occasionally use protective equipment or clothing

Sponsorship:

Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the following required options:

Option 1: Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Experience: Five (5) years of experience performing engineering duties related to project management, which involved design, procurement, and construction of public works projects or professional-level business administration in a Public Works-related field

Applicants may use only one of the substitutions listed below.

Substitutions for Experience (Option 1 only):

• Master's degree in a related field for two (2) years of experience
• Project or Program Management Professional certification for one (1) year of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) license for four (4) years of experience

Option 2: Experience

• Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience performing duties related to project management, which involved design, procurement, and construction of public works projects or other related project management fields

Applicants may use up to two of the substitutions listed below.

Substitutions for Experience (Option 2 only):

• 30 semester (45 quarter) units of upper division education in a related field for one (1) year of experience
• Project or Program Management Professional certification for one (1) year of experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) for one (1) year of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) license for four (4) years of experience

Selection Process:

Application Procedure:

• Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received.
• To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
• There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.
• You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

EEO/ADA:

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

Applicant Acknowledgement:

I have read, understood, and agree to the following:

1. The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications.
2. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses.
3. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications.
4. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted.
5. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application.
6. I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question:

Employer: San Bernardino County Address: 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440 Phone: (909) 387-8304 TTY Users: 711 Website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs