CIP PROJECT MANAGER

Salary : $130,224.00 - $160,764.00 Annually
Location : City of Santa Monica, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 261130-02
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

Job Summary
Performs a variety of complex professional duties in the administration, development and execution of public works Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). Coordinates and manages the activities of assigned staff, consultants and contractors.

Representative Duties
Note: Duties may vary dependent upon work location and assignment.
Performs complex project management work within assigned capital improvement project areas, including research and analysis of complex data and preparation and presentation of comprehensive design studies, operational reports and other informational items.
Plans, coordinates and monitors the implementation of capital improvement projects (CIPs).
Conducts construction administration services for assigned projects.
Prepares, reviews and makes recommendations on the design and preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for various CIPs, including requests for consultant services, new construction, additions, remodels, space planning and infrastructural improvements.
Monitors project status including budgets and account balances.
Monitors professional services, including consultants, to ensure that project objectives, standards and schedules are consistent and conform to departmental plans and policies.
Visits sites to evaluate capital projects and contracts in progress and ensure compliance with plans, specifications and safety standards.
Serves as the liaison for public works capital improvement projects. Confers and coordinates project activities with City staff, outside agencies, vendors, contractors, and the other customers.
Implements concepts of green buildings, sustainability and leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
Leads and coordinates the work of staff involved in CIP support activities, as assigned.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Requirements
Knowledge of:

• Principles, techniques and methods of capital improvement project design, construction and management.
• Practices and procedures of project management.
• Construction methods, materials and equipment.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Governmental processes related to bidding, consultant/contractor selection, design and construction.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws regulations and ordinances.
• Principles and practices of budget management.
• Effective leading and coordination techniques.
• Effective customer service techniques.

Ability to:

• Read, and interpret architectural and civil drawings and construction site plans.
• Prepare plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Prepare and present clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• Interpret and apply policies, procedures and regulations.
• Identify, analyze and recommend alternative solutions to various problems.
• Manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Provide effective customer service.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals, including City employees, contractors, consultants, outside agencies and the general public.

Skill in:

• Project management.
• Building consensus among various stakeholders.
• Using a personal computer and applicable software applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related field.
  • Additional recent, related work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year for year basis. One year of additional related work experience is equal to completion of 30 units.
• Six (6) years of recent, paid and progressively responsible, work experience in managing large scale projects in civil engineering, architecture or public works, which has included two (2) years of lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities.
• Two (2) years of recent work experience in project design and construction management in a public sector environment is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of California is desirable. Possession of LEED Professional Certification is desirable.

Supplemental Information
How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a completed on-line City Application along with any required supplemental application materials with the Human Resources Department by the filing deadline. If you do not submit your on-line application by the filing deadline, you will not be considered for this position. Please note, applications may be rejected if incomplete. Resumes, CVs and cover letters are not reviewed as part of the application screening process.

Note: Applicants who indicate that they completed college-level coursework or earned a degree from a foreign institution may be required to provide U.S. credential equivalency verification. Diploma or transcript copies must still be attached for all applicants. To verify degrees from international universities, you may use the IAU database of international institutions at IAU Global Members. If the school is not listed, applicants must still provide U.S. credential equivalency verification.
Selection Process:
All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding your work history and qualifications for the position. All applicants will be reviewed and only those applicants determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
Testing may consist of a combination of any of the following and is subject to change as needs dictate: written test, performance test, evaluation of qualifications, oral interview
If three or more qualified City employees apply and pass the examination, a promotional list will be established in addition to an open-competitive list. If fewer than three qualified City employees pass the examination, the appointing authority, in accordance with the City's civil service rules and regulations, can decline to use a promotional list, in which case a promotional list will not be established for this position.
Background Investigation:
Candidates who have successfully completed all prior phases of the selection process will be subject to a thorough background investigation.
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related field? proof is required

• Yes, I have a Bachelor's degree in the aforementioned field and have attached proof to my application.
• I do not have a degree, but I can substitute with relevant experience on a year-for-year basis. (One year of additional related work experience is equal to completion of 30 units)
• I do not meet any of the education requirements and I understand that selecting this option disqualifies my application from further consideration.

02

If you would like for your education to be considered, you must attach a copy of your college level transcripts or diploma to your online application. All materials must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than the filing deadline. Failure to do so may result in your application being evaluated without the education being considered. Have you attached the documents?Applicants who indicate that they completed college-level coursework or earned a degree from a foreign institution may be required to provide U.S. credential equivalency verification. All applicants must still attach copies of diplomas or transcripts. To verify degrees from international universities, you may use the IAU database of international institutions at: https://www.iau-aiu.net/List-of-IAU-Members?lang=en. Please copy and paste the link for verification. If the school is not listed, applicants must still provide U.S. credential equivalency verification. Failure to do so may result in your application being disqualified.

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable to me

03

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Do you have six (6) years of recent, paid and progressively responsible, work experience in managing large scale projects in civil engineering, architecture or public works, which has included two years of lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities.

• Yes, I have 6 years of experience in the aforementioned areas.
• No, I do not have 6 years of experience in the aforementioned areas and I understand that selecting this option disqualifies my application from further consideration.

04

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Of the required six (6) years of experience, do you have two (2) years of lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities?

• Yes, I have two (2) years of lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities.
• No, I do not have two (2) years of lead analytical, managerial, or supervisory responsibilities and I understand that selecting this option disqualifies my application from further consideration.

05

Do you have two (2) years of recent work experience in project design and construction management in a public sector environment?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you registered as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of California or have possession of LEED Professional Certification?

• Both are applicable to me.
• I am registered as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of California only.
• I only have possession of LEED Professional Certification.

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Please describe your work experience in managing large-scale projects in civil engineering, architecture or public works. Specifically describe your recent work experience in project design, bid/award, and construction management in a public sector environment. Your response must include the following per qualifying work experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Dates of Employment (Mo/Yr to Mo/Yr), 3) Job Title, 4) Duties Performed. If you have no such experience, mark N/A.
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Describe your work experience in coordinating the activities of various stake holders (e.g. local residents, community groups, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies) in developing and implementing projects including: managing communications, collaborating with other relevant city divisions/departments, and organizing public outreach. Your response must include the following per qualifying work experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Dates of Employment (Mo/Yr to Mo/Yr), 3) Job Title, 4) Duties Performed. If you have no such experience, mark N/A.
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Describe your work experience presenting to boards, commissions, and/or city councils illustrating clear communication, ability to deliver complex concepts in a succinct manner, and receive feedback. Your response must include the following per qualifying work experience: 1) Employer Name, 2) Dates of Employment (Mo/Yr to Mo/Yr), 3) Job Title, 4) Duties Performed. If you have no such experience, mark N/A.
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