Salary: $64,097.02 - $96,145.66 Annually
Location : 100 W HOUSTON ST, SAN ANTONIO, 78205, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Capital Delivery Department
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible for managing the activities for the delivery of one or more capital improvement projects, including planning, budget development, scheduling, coordination with and management of design consultants, procurement processes, contract administration project closeout and warranty observation. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment, but will also include periodic field work to observe construction activities. May exercise functional 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

City Tower - 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205

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

• Manages the design, development, and implementation of projects to include, but not limited to gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements; and forms projected teams.
• Develops methods, procedures, and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; utilizes established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives.
• Conducts project kickoff meetings; communicates individual roles and project expectations; ensures all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.
• Develops detailed project plans and schedules.
• Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of project efforts.
• Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risk to project schedule; identifies ways to resolve schedule issues; keeps management current on any changes.
• Assesses variances from the project plans; gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.
• Conducts formal quality assurance reviews with stakeholder(s) during and upon project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
• Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance.
• Interviews, selects, supervises, develops,and if necessary, counsels personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project stakeholder(s), project team members, and vendors.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture or Construction Management or experience or education in a related field.
• Texas Architect License.
• PMP Certification.
• Knowledge of architectural and building facility planning, design and construction.
• Experience in professional service and construction contracts (i.e., architectural, engineering and building).
• Exceptional communication skills necessary to inform management and project stakeholders on project status.
• Experience developing, managing, and monitoring building facility project budgets, project design and construction schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering technical specifications and drawings.
• Experience managing construction project budget estimates and spreadsheets.
• Experience reviewing and evaluating construction contractor schedules, pay applications, daily reports, requests for information (RFI's), Architects Supplemental Instructions (ASI's), construction change proposals, change orders, submittals, shop drawings, and other construction administration communications.
• Experience establishing priorities and goals for project teams.
• Ability to visit job sites and review Contractor job progress.
• Experience resolving construction related conflicts and disputes.
• Experience preparing budget input data.
• Ability to prepare council items (i.e., proposal acceptance, service contracts, additional fees, Architect/Engineer agreements, construction contract award, field alterations, and additional construction funds.
• Ability to initiate interest statement packages for architects, engineers and construction contractors, monitoring Architect/Engineer/Contractor contract schedules and maintaining master lists.
• Ability to initiate and revisit project cost data reports and approve payments to consultants and contractors, etc.

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 project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of organization, administration, and personnel management.
• Knowledge of principles of accounting.
• Knowledge of principles of budget development and administration.
• Skill in developing project plans and scope of work.
• Skill in using personal computers and a variety of MS Office software applications.
• Skill in tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to estimate, plan, track, control costs and provide status reporting.
• Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures; identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to lead a group to accomplish a common goal.
• Ability to promote and build a team atmosphere, motivating team members.
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to plan and organize projects.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily inside 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
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 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01

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.

02

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

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SAR2W) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• None of the above

04

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

05

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in one of the following?

• Architecture
• Construction Management
• Related Field
• None of the above

06

How many years of project management experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
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• 15 years +

07

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08

Select any of the following license/certifications you currently have?

• Texas Architect License
• PMP Certification
• None of the above

09

How many years of experience do you have supervising Architectural and technical staff?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
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• 10 years +

10

How many years of experience do you have in architectural and building facility planning, design and construction?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
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• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
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• 9 years
• 10 years +

11

How many years of experience do you have in professional service and construction contracts in architectural, engineering and/or building?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years +

12

Please select any of the items in which you have experience:

• Managing construction project budget estimates and spreadsheets
• Managing construction contractor timelines and schedules
• Reviewing contractor pay applications
• Preparing daily reports
• Reviewing Requests for information (RFI's)
• Reviewing Architects Supplemental Instructions (ASI's)
• Construction change proposals
• Reviewing change orders
• Reviewing submittals
• Reviewing shop drawings
• Establishing priorities and goals
• Monitoring Contractor job progress
• Resolving construction related conflicts and disputes
• Preparing budget input data
• Review project costs for payment
• Approving final payments
• Preparing project cost data reports
• Formal Presentations-Executive Level
• Formal Presentations-Non-Executive Level
• None of the above

13

Describe your experience supervising Architectural and technical staff. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
14

Please provide a successful project or task you been involved in the past that would best suit you for this Architectural Project Manager position. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
15

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