City of San Rafael
Job Class Specification
Job Title: Project Manager I/II
SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Senior Facilities Supervisor, this position manages the planning, design, liaison, bidding, construction, inspection, and contract administration of assigned capital improvements, vertical construction or facilities planning projects, including routine construction, remodels, modifications, or upgrades of City-owned, leased, or constructed buildings, structures, or infrastructure; establishes and manages consultant teams associated with projects. Works with Senior Facilities Supervisor to create and control budgets, schedules, and project scope requiring input from stakeholders; works with department personnel to perform financial analysis related to the project; serves as the primary point of contact for special project requests with City departments or other local governmental agencies, contractors, consultants, architects, and stakeholders; and performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification oversees, manages, and coordinates teams of professional service providers engaged in activities encompassing all phases of routine capital, vertical construction or facilities planning projects with a well-defined scope, fewer technical elements to be integrated, shorter duration, and/or limited stakeholder involvement and sensitivity. Incumbents operate under the supervision of the Senior Facilities Supervisor and in coordination with the City Engineer to develop project plans.
The Project Manager II is distinguished from the Project Manager I by an incumbent’s experience level with managing more complex projects and requiring only moderate supervision in executing their day-to-day tasks. The Project Manager II may function as the lead for assigned professional, technical and administrative support staff.
Positions in the series are flexibly staffed. Progression to a higher level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management and budget approval for progression to the higher level.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned.
- Manages routine capital projects from program planning through final acceptance of construction and warranty period.
- Manages, organizes, and directs the planning, design, and preparation of project drawings, specifications, financial analysis, schedules, and estimates for the construction, modification, or alteration of buildings, structures, and related infrastructure.