Project Manager II/III - Public Works

Salary : $85,259.20 - $128,024.00 Annually

Location : San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Type : Permanent - Hourly

Job Number : 0225PM-000615-01

Department : Public Works

Division : 40506 PW Project Delivery

Opening Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

About the Position

The anticipated salary range for hire is $85,259.20 - $110,593.60 a nnually based on experience. The top of the range for salary advancement is $128,024.00.

The County of San Luis Obispo is seeking an experienced capital Project Manager (PM) II / III to fill a position in the Project Delivery Division of the Public Works Department. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to manage a wide range of meaningful, high-profile projects. The Public Works Department offers a collaborative work environment that highly values its staff by offering professional development opportunities and is committed to delivering quality services and an excellent work product. Join our team and help shape the future of San Luis Obispo County by delivering innovative capital improvement projects from concept to completion.

Key responsibilities include :

• Expertise in managing project scope, schedule, and budget. Providing stakeholder coordination on multiple projects.
• Overseeing the entire project delivery process, with emphasis on :

Early Project Programming : Effective coordination and management of stakeholders and consultants to develop scope, programming, and feasibility

The ideal candidate will possess :

For more information about this dynamic Project Delivery Division, please visit our website : Public Works - Project Delivery

Job Perks

The full job descriptions (including typical tasks and representative duties) can be found here :

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time throughout the County.

The Ideal Candidate

Skills of the Ideal Candidates :

Leadership Skills

Technical Skills

Organizational Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, City & Regional Planning, or a related field. (Job-related experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.) AND

Project Manager II : Two (2) years of project management experience in building or infrastructure design and / or construction management, or work equivalent to Project Manager I.

Project Manager III : Either A : Four (4) years of experience in building or infrastructure design and / or construction management that included at least one year of project management OR B : Two (2) years of experience performing duties equivalent to a Project Manager II.

Knowledge of the following software is preferred : MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), CAD, MS Project, Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.

How to Apply

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com / careers / slocountyca . Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov .

Reasonable Accommodation Notice

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points

If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran's credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.

Make a Difference

Employees of the County of San Luis Obispo are public servants who impact the lives of our community every day. From supporting efforts to reduce homelessness, keeping our drinking water clean, or serving the families in need in the community, County employees make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

Your annual salary is supplemented by a generous benefit package.

For additional information regarding the benefits listed that may be available to you, visit the associated .

Some benefits include :

The County of San Luis Obispo has been recognized as a Diamond Level Family Friendly Workplace by San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. We support our employees through : childcare assistance, flexible scheduling practices, paid and unpaid leave, comprehensive health benefits, flexible spending accounts, and employee assistance programs.

Pension Benefit and Employee Contribution Rates :

The County's pension is a defined benefit plan that provides a guaranteed monthly pension payment for life based on your time in service, wages, and other factors. The County is the primary contributor to the pension fund, but the health of the pension fund also depends on mandatory employee contributions. Employees are required to pay a percentage of their base pay towards the pension fund, ranging from 5% to 19%. This amount is deducted from your paycheck pre-tax every pay period. To find out how much will be deducted from your paycheck should you be hired for this position, please contact Pension Trust at (805) 781-5465.

Healthcare Benefits and Cafeteria Contributions :

The County offers comprehensive medical coverage to you and your family, along with two dental plan options and vision coverage. All permanent employees receive a monthly employer contribution (or 'cafeteria' contribution) to help them pay for their portion of the medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. The amount of the cafeteria contribution varies by Bargaining Unit (BU) and the extent to which employees enroll their dependents. If the cafeteria amount is greater than your selected premiums, the remainder of the cafeteria is paid out to you in your paycheck as taxable income. If the cafeteria amount is less than your monthly premiums, you pay the remainder of the premiums with pre-tax wages.

To estimate your out-of-pocket costs (or cashback from extra cafeteria),

Learning and Development

The County prioritizes your learning, personal and professional development, and career growth. Employees have access to over 1500 on-demand courses, instructor led courses, and job-specific trainings.

Employees can take courses to upskill to make themselves more competitive for promotional opportunities and further their career growth. Examples of courses include :

Student Loan Forgiveness

Did you know that if you are employed by a government agency you may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

County employees also have access to GotZoom, a program that offers tools and support to navigate your federal student loans.

Homebuyer assistance program

Employees have access to the "Assist-to-Own" program sponsored by to get a loan for the down payment.

Please choose the option below that best describes your education.

How many years of experience do you have in project management or design of building or infrastructure projects :

Please describe your experience in managing capital projects from start to finish (programming to completion). What types of projects have you been involved in and what was your specific role?

Please describe your experience with : a. Soliciting and collaborating with consultants and / or contractors, including developing their contracts (e.g., requests for proposals, and / or bid documents); and b. Describe your approach to managing a design consultant's and / or contractor's scope of work and deliverables.

Working with permitting agencies, stakeholders, and contractors is an important role for this position. Please describe your experience (including making presentations) in coordinating with permitting agencies, stakeholder groups, and decision-making bodies.

Required Question

Salary : $85,259 - $110,594