Project Manager - Sacramento, CA

As an onsite Sacramento Project Manager you will be responsible for full-scale project management, including scheduling, risk management, and budgeting, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with the Deputy Director and Director of the program, ensuring that large-scale projects for the State of California are effectively managed. The role requires oversight of M&O (Maintenance & Operations) work, including vendor management and daily operational activities.

CONTRACT DURATION: Less than two years remaining on the contract, with a possible one-year extension.

WORKSITE: Hybrid, must reside in CA with travel required to Sacramento

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday

COMPENSATION: $80.00 -$90.00 per hour

What We Offer

• Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision are offered after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)
• Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health for all employees and their families
• Additional volunteer options such as Group Life Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Critical Care, Short Term Disability
  
  

What You'll Do

• Full-scale project management, including schedules, risk management, and budgeting.
• Heavy stakeholder management - working directly with the Deputy Director and Director of the program.
• Managing M&O (Maintenance & Operations) work - overseeing the vendor and daily management of M&O activities.
  
  

What You'll Bring

Education & Certifications:

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required.
  
  

Experience

• 6 years of project management experience within the last 10 years.
• State of California project experience is required (projects in other states won't be sufficient).
• Must have managed large-scale projects for the State of California.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent project management, risk management, and budgeting skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience managing vendors and M&O work.
• Ability to collaborate with teams and ensure smooth project execution.
  
  

Fortuna operates as a staffing agency that sources, screens, and presents potential candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of our clients.

Fortuna was founded in 2012 by practicing professionals with more than 50 combined years of experience. Our headquarters is in McClellan, California with offices in Los Angeles and New York, and satellite offices in the Philippines and Israel. Fortuna is an active member of multiple California service agreements, including the CMAS, ITMSA (Tier 2), and CalPERS SpringFed Pool, as well as various municipalities and large corporation vendor pools

Career Site: www.gofortuna.com.