Project Manager III, Streetscape - Project Delivery - Public Works (5506)

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Thursday, September 10th, 2026, at 11:59 pm and will close any time thereafter.  
Salary Range: $276,926 - $298,220 Annually
Recruitment ID: PEX-5506-164528, RTF0164520-01131329
Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. 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. 

Public Works currently has two (2) vacancies for the position of Project Manager III (5506). 

The San Francisco Public Works streetscape portfolio encompasses a number of major projects including the Japantown Buchanan Mall and the Transbay Howard Streetscape, and other projects totaling over $121 million, with active planning, design, construction, or financial closeout phases extending through 2030. In addition to delivering this expansive $121 million program, leadership responsibilities include supervising and mentoring project management staff overseeing multi-project sub-portfolios valued at up to $66 million. Among these, two critical and sensitive undertakings stand out: the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project, which is transforming a high-volume corridor through multi-modal safety enhancements, a Class IV protected two-way bike lane, and extensive utility and public realm upgrades while coordinating closely with major venues like the Moscone Center and local community benefit districts to mitigate event impacts; and the Japantown Buchanan Mall Project, which is meticulously revitalizing a culturally vital pedestrian landmark featuring historic design elements through deep partnership with community leaders and cultural stakeholders. Together, these citywide efforts backed by interagency collaboration with partners such as the SFMTA, San Francisco Planning, and the SFPUC aim to modernize San Francisco's corridors, elevate pedestrian safety, and celebrate neighborhood identity.

Important and Essential Duties:

• Direct and oversee a portfolio of major streetscape, transit, and public realm capital projects through active phases of planning, design, construction, and financial closeout.

•  Provide technical oversight, performance guidance, and mentorship to subordinate project managers overseeing portfolios valued at up to $66 million.

• Coordinate the implementation of large-scale multi-modal safety enhancements, roadway reconstructions, utility and sewer upgrades, traffic signals, green infrastructure, and public realm improvements.

•  Engage with neighborhood organizations, stakeholders, and business districts to preserve historical character-defining features and address community concerns during project execution.

•  Coordinate complex construction sequencing around major public venues, commercial activities, and high-traffic events to minimize disruption to the community.

• Lead interagency and cross-departmental collaboration by partnering with municipal planning, transportation, utilities, arts, and recreation agencies to secure approvals, align public realm plans, and ensure cohesive design standards across the city.

Minimum Qualifications:  

1. Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering or planning; and four (4) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects. 

OR

2. A bachelor’s degree in another field; and six (6) years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects. 

OR

3. Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience among which two (2) years in major architectural, engineering or construction projects. 

OR

4. California registration as professional engineer or architect; and four (4) additional years of project coordination experience, two (2) years of these project coordination experience need to be in major architectural, engineering or construction projects. 

Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. 

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:

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

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.

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

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

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview 
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

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, Reshma Shelke, at reshma.shelke@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.