Project Manager I – Building Design & Construction - Public Works (5502 PEX)

Career Opportunity

Project Manager I – Building Design & Construction - Public Works (5502 PEX)

Recruitment: RTF0144715-01110790

Published: July 23, 2024

Contact:

Diana Shek - Diana.Shek@sfdpw.org

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Department: Public Works
Job class: 5502-Project Manager I
Salary range: $186,680.00 - $201,006.00
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

About:

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Application Deadline: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Salary Range: $183,924 - $198,042 Annually
Recruitment IDs: PEX-5502-144716, RTF0144715-01110790;
PEX-5502-148241, RTF0148240-01127366
PEX-5502-148473, RTF0148472- 01152244

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

The Building Design and Construction Division of San Francisco Public Works, led by the City Architect, provides architectural and landscape design services, comprehensive building planning, project and construction management, contract support and compliance monitoring, materials testing and hazardous materials investigation for the development of new – and the upgrading of existing – civic buildings, facilities and urban landscapes to create a more resilient city.

Public Works currently has three (3) vacancies for the position of Project Manager I (5502) within the Building Design & Construction Division.

Role description

Please read the following descriptions of the exciting projects that will be managed by the new staff members joining our team:

Facilities Renewal Projects:
As a Project Manager I, under administrative direction, you’ll be responsible for overseeing specific aspects of renewal projects for various city facilities. Your role involves modernizing buildings, enhancing efficiency, and improving: City Hall, 1 South Van Ness, 25 Van Ness, Davies Symphony Hall, 1099 Sunnydale, Alemany Farmer’s Market, Castro-Mission Health Center, and various Police Facilities.

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Parking and Traffic Enforcement Headquarters & Various San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Projects:
As a Project Manager I, under administrative direction, you’ll be responsible for overseeing specific aspects of various projects. These include but are not limited to the following: creating a new headquarters for SFMTA's Parking and Traffic Enforcement Division at 1200 15th Street and various SFFD projects under Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response (ESER) and Public Health and Safety (PHS).

Laguna Honda Hospital (LHH) Simon Theater & Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Projects:
As a Project Manager I, under administrative direction, you’ll be responsible for overseeing specific aspects of various projects. These include but are not limited to the following: LHH Simon Theater Cooling Center and LHH Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) Replacement.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Project Manager I may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Planning, organizing, and directing all phases of the project including but not limited to:
- Assembling design teams.
- Executing solicitations for professional services and construction contracts.
- Selecting project delivery methods.
- Managing the design phase, including design coordination meetings and facilitation of issue resolution in support of the project objectives.
- Facilitating the regulatory approval process.
Monitoring the project budget, funding, schedule, design, planning activities, and change orders.
Coordinating work of a multi-disciplinary technical staff across organizational boundaries.
Supervising and managing Construction Management professionals to ensure the product complies with the contract for construction, codes, and City and County of San Francisco (CCSF) Standards.
Communicating and working with the public, private contractors, special interest groups, governmental funding and regulatory agencies, and CCSF departments. Serving as a primary contact for all parties involved in the project.
Conducting onsite visits to job and meeting locations.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain this would be:

1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or planning plus four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience,

2. Bachelor's degree in another field plus six (6) years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project,

3. Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project,

4. Valid California registration as a professional engineer or architect.

Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

Experience in Office/Administrative building projects, operational/maintenance buildings, major renovations, and healthcare projects.
Experience in coordinating with Contractors, Construction Managers, Inspectors, and Code Officials.
Background in healthcare projects under the jurisdiction of Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), formerly Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD).
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) accreditation a plus.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification.

All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ):
Candidates may be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

What else should I know?

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.