Salary : $120,741.48 - $146,770.68 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA 92401, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-10870-11
Department: Public Works Department
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/29/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
About the Position:The Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Manager leads the coordination of the City's Capital Improvement Program, helping move projects from planning and funding through construction and completion. The position coordinates with City departments, consultants, contractors, outside agencies, and community stakeholders to manage project schedules, budgets, risks, contracts, and progress. The CIP Manager also prepares reports and recommendations and may provide functional supervision to project personnel.
What You'll Be Doing Here The Ideal Candidate:Is an organized, collaborative project leader who can guide multiple complex projects at once. They bring strong knowledge of construction or civil engineering practices, project management, budgeting, contract administration, and funding strategies. They communicate clearly with technical teams and the public, assess risks, solve problems, and make sound recommendations to keep projects moving forward.
A Day in the Life:As CIP Manager, you'll coordinate with City staff, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies to keep capital projects moving forward. You'll review project plans and specifications, track budgets and progress, assess risks, and help resolve challenges. You'll also develop funding strategies, respond to questions from the public and project partners, and prepare reports and presentations for City leadership, commissions, and City Council. Your work connects project planning with community needs and helps deliver improvements throughout San Bernardino.
Click Hereto view the Capital Improvement Project Manager job description. What You Need to Qualify Education and Experience:A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field;
AND Six (6) years of experience in construction management related to project management, project engineering, operations management or a related field.
Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:A valid State driver's license is required.
Knowledge of:- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Project management principles, techniques, and tools.
- Cost benefit analysis, planning and budgeting techniques for construction projects.
- Construction technology, terminology, principles, and practices.
- Principles of contract negotiations and administration.
- Principles, practices, techniques and terminology of architecture, urban planning, design and development.
- Principles of land use, environmental and site planning.
- Principles and practices of report preparation, business letter writing and record keeping.
- Principles of supervision.
- Budget management and construction economics.
- Civil engineering design and construction principles and practices.
- Building code design and construction procedures.
- Principles of sanitary and storm water engineering.
- Development review processes and procedures.
- Federal, State and County laws affecting development, planning, and zoning.
- Principles of municipal planning, facility development and project administration.
- Principles and processes for the municipal, state and federal entitlement processes.
- Relationships among federal, state and local planning programs.
- Public administration and management principles.
- Environmental regulations, laws and restrictions.
Skill in:- Coordinating, managing, and tracking multiple project activities on several projects concurrently.
- Anticipating, evaluating, and mitigating project risks, resolve problems among staff, contractors, other agencies, industry representatives and the public.
- Preparing and interpreting plans, specifications and technical reports and communicate them to others.
- Inspecting workmanship for adherence to plans and specifications.
- Conducting field investigations and compile data for reports, maps, charts and other graphic materials.
- Estimating project costs; monitor and maintain assigned funds and budget.
- Supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
- Making presentations to, and respond to concerns from, various Commissions, City Council, local businesses and community groups.
- Working independently and efficiently to carry out assignments.
- Preparing written and statistical reports and recommendations.
- Performing accurate and complex mathematical calculations.
- Communicating clearly, concisely and persuasively both orally and in writing.
- Analyzing situations accurately and exercise sound judgment in adopting effective courses of action.
- Responding to questions and inquiries from a variety of sources regarding development projects.
- Applying pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations to particular situations and issues.
- Coordinating and facilitating community workshops.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties.
Recruitment TimelineApplication Closing Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm
Applications Review: Week of November 23, 2026, or agreed upon date by both HR recruiter & Dept
(TENTATIVE)**All dates are subject to change at the discretion of Human Resources** How to Apply and What to Expect NextAll applicants are required to submit an online application through the City's official website at www.sbcity.org.
This recruitment will close on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 11:59 pm or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.Applications must be fully completed and clearly demonstrate that the minimum qualifications for the position are met. All information provided is subject to review, investigation, and verification. While resumes may be uploaded as supplemental documentation, they will not be accepted in place of a fully completed City application.
Following the initial screening, the most qualified candidates whose backgrounds best match the needs of the City will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement. Candidates will remain under consideration until a final selection is made and an offer is accepted. The City of San Bernardino reserves the right to close the recruitment at any time and may determine that none of the applicants, including those who meet the minimum qualifications, are suitable for the position.
Pre-Employment Process may include, but is not limited to:- Application Review
- Oral Exam
- Pre-employment Medical Exam, including TB and drug test.
- Background Investigation with the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact Human Resources at 909-998-2060 or email Stephanie Rivera at rivera_es@sbcity.orgAdditional information is available at The City offers an attractive Management/Confidential Group benefit package, which includes:01
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in construction management, urban planning, civil engineering, or related field?
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Do you possess at least six (6) years of experience in construction management related to project management, project engineering, operations management or a related field?
Qualifying experience must be detailed in the employment history section of your application.
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Please describe your progressively responsible experience in construction management related to project management, project engineering, operations management or a related field. All information provided must be consistent with and reflected in the work history section of your application. Incomplete, inconsistent, or unverifiable information may result in disqualification.
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