PROJECT MANAGER I, II / SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
Salary
$90,044.76 - $134,031.96 Annually
Location
Visalia, CA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Job Number
02154
Department
Community Development
Opening Date
05/07/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
The City of Visalia is recruiting for Project Managers in its Engineering Division. Positions may be filled at any level based on candidate qualifications. Please click here for the recruitment announcement.
THE DIVISION
The City of Visalias Engineering Division is part of the Engineering & Building Department and serves the community by providing a wide range of engineering services such as project and construction management, surveying, traffic engineering, encroachment permits, and inspection. The Division is responsible for the development and implementation of municipal infrastructure projects through the Citys adopted multi-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that includes a broad spectrum of CIP projects. The division's staff of engineers, technicians, surveyors, inspectors, and administrative staff are committed to customer service,safety, and providing high-quality engineering support and services to the public and other City Departments.
Examples of Duties
THE POSITION
The City is recruiting for vacancies within the CIP Egineering Division. Recruitment may be filled at the Project Manager I, Project Manager II, or Senior Project Manager level depending on qualifications. Within the City of Visalia, the Project Manager II and Associate Engineer classifications are designed to be interchangeable, and candidates who qualify as an Assistant or Associate Engineer are encouraged to apply for the Project Manager series as well. Under general guidance, the successful candidate will have the primary responsibility to manage scope, schedule, and budget on projects and to ensure projects make their way through the delivery process from project inception to bidding, and onto construction and close out. Selected candidates will be responsible for project delivery of a variety of capital improvement projects and capable of performing various tasks associated with the delivery of CIP projects. Depending on the candidate's background, delivery of projects can include but is not limited to project management, construction management, engineering design, utility coordination, outside agency coordination, funding management, right-of-way procurement, public outreach and engagement, cost estimation, specification writing, project scheduling, consultant procurement (RFP's), contractor procurement (RFB's), reporting, and similar type work. The position(s) will be expected to coordinate and work collaboratively with other departments and divisions. Other responsibilities include City Council staff reports and presentations, responding to public inquiries regarding their projects, perform plan reviews, and grant administration.
Qualifications / Requirements
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will possess a high level of professionalism, have excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background relevant to the position as either an engineer or project manager. The ideal candidate will be a self-driven individual, willing to take on new challenges, be able to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervisors, support staff, stakeholders, and be willing to work on and manage multiple CIP projects at any given time. The position requires excellent judgement, integrity, commitment to quality, and organizational skills. The position requires having a strong work ethic, able to work collaboratively with others, and ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams and meetings. The candidate should have a proven track record of successfully managing engineering projects of various complexities and scope, have experience managing project budgets, have effective time management skills to ensure projects are completed on schedule, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address project issues and obstacles. The position requires familiarity with relevant construction practices, industry standards, public contract code, and regulations including permitting and bidding processes. The ideal candidate will have municipal engineering experience in areas such as project and construction management, roadway construction, drainage and sewer facilities, pavement maintenance, traffic, street lighting, intelligent transportation systems, ATP and SR2S, landscaping, parks, MUTCD/Watch Manual, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, and municipal buildings.
QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:
CIP Project Manager I
CIP Project Manager II
Senior CIP Project Manager
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional Information
SELECTION PROCESS
Application and supplemental material will be evaluated and applicants who appear to be the most qualified will be invited to participate in a job related interview and/or examination process. Successful candidates may be required to pass a background, physical examination, and/or drug screen.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The City of Visalia offers a competitive total compensation package that includes:
Review the Benefits tab for more information.
EXPERIENCE VISALIA. ENHANCE YOUR LIFE.
If work-life balance is important to you, consider living in a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 146,000, Visalia offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, and numerous fine dining establishments.
As the Tulare County seat, Visalia is the principal retail center in the region, and home to several large industrial employers. Visalia has a vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning, and low cost of living. The City has many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, a multi-sport family-oriented regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities.
Located in the heart of Californias San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia was ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecares latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Come discover all Visalia has to offer!
The City of Visalia is an equal opportunity employer.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Please refer to the MOU for further information.
Employee Benefits & Employment Information
Bargaining Unit: Employees in this class are represented by Miscellaneous Supervisors and Managers (Group E bargaining unit). This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues for their members independent from the City of Visalia. Those that elect to join may be required to pay dues per the provisions in the MOU.
Salary Policies: The salary range for the job is stated on the job announcement. Candidates are normally hired at the minimum of the salary range. Merit increases are given based upon employee work performance, up to a maximum of 5% per fiscal year.
Longevity Pay: Association members are eligible for longevity pay based on all years of full-time service with the City of Visalia as a percentage of base wages at the following intervals: 2.0% at 5+ years, 10+ years, 15+ years, and 20+ years.
Bilingual pay of $900 per year, pro-rated per pay period, is available to those who qualify.
Eligible classifications receive a uniform allowance of $800 annually, pro-rated per pay period, for maintenance and care of department required uniforms or attire. Refer to the MOU for more detail.
Holidays: Regular full-time City employees receive 11 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year.
Vacation: Regular full-time employees earn 10 days per year. After 2 years, employees are eligible for 11 days; after 4 years, 14 days; after 9 years, 17 days; and after 16 years, 20 days of vacation per year. Employees are eligible for vacation usage after six (6) months of service. Employees hired from another governmental agency may be entitled to receive years-of-service credit for their vacation accrual rate for such previous employment and applies only to the government agency the employee was employed with immediately prior to employment with the City of Visalia.
Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees earn 96 hours of sick leave per year. Employees are eligible for sick leave usage after three (3) months of service.
Annual Sick Leave Buy Back: For employees covered under the Sick Leave I provision of the policy, the City will automatically cash out all sick leave hours over 480 hours at 50% of the employees base rate of pay.
Administrative Leave: Employees classified as FLSA exempt (not eligible for overtime pay) currently receive 56 hours of administrative leave per calendar year, credited in January. Any unused administrative leave hours are automatically paid out on the first paycheck in December.
Health Insurance: The City provides employee health insurance which includes medical, dental, and vision care. Employee contribution rates are determined by employees bargaining unit and plan selected. Health benefits are also available for an employees dependents for an additional contribution rate. Eligibility for health insurance benefits begins on the first of the month after the date of hire. Contribution rates are reviewed for adjustment annually.
Life Insurance: The City pays the premium for a life insurance and accidental death or dismemberment policy of $30,000. A supplemental life insurance policy may be purchased and paid through payroll deduction. Eligibility for life insurance benefits begins on the first of the month after the date of hire.
Retirement: The City of Visalia is a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). New employees are covered under the 2% @ 62 plan. [Employees with previous PERS qualifying service (Classic employees) may fall under the 2% @ 60 plan.] Each pay period, the employee pays an employee contribution at the CalPERS established rate. The City pays an employer contribution towards the retirement benefit and employees are responsible for contributing 4% of the employer contribution in addition to the required employee contribution.
Social Security/FICA: City employees are not subject to regular Social Security (FICA) deductions. However, Federal law requires that the Medicare portion of the FICA is deducted.
Section 125: The City offers a voluntary Section 125 program whereby tax-free contributions are put into a trust account and are available for withdrawal with documentation of an unreimbursed healthcare or dependent care expense (i.e. premium, dependent care, medical care).
Long Term Disability: Regular full-time City employees are eligible for disability insurance (up to 2/3 of their salary) in the event they are disabled for more than ninety (90) days. LTD premium cost is paid by the employee.
Workers Compensation: Full-time and hourly employees who sustain an occupational injury or contract occupational illnesses receive standard Workers Compensation benefits as prescribed by law.
Other Benefits: The City also offers additional benefits such as an employee assistance program (EAP), a pre-tax deferred compensation plan, education assistance up to $2,500 per fiscal year, as well as a City-sponsored clinic staffed by clinicians 6 days per week available to all full-time employees and covered dependents. Services include general medical care and health and wellness coaching. No deductibles, co-pays, or out-of-pocket expenses.
As a potential applicant, you are about to participate in a series of events collectively called the employment process. Because the goal of the employment process is to obtain the most qualified candidates to fill City positions, examinations are administered to qualified applicants. These examinations are conducted in a variety of ways (written, oral, practical, and/or performance), yet they share a common purpose - to test applicants based upon the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.
The employment process occurs in several stages which are described below:
Application: Perspective employees must submit a City of Visalia application and other documents required as outlined in the announcement by the closing time specified on the final filing date. Final filing dates and times are listed on the front of each announcement. Separate original applications must be submitted for each recruitment/position applied for.
Examination: Applicants will be evaluated and applicants who clearly appear to be more qualified in terms of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be invited to take an examination or combination of examinations. Written, practical, oral, and/or performance examination scores, or a pre-determined combined examination score, will determine standing on the eligible list.
Exam Accommodations: If you are most qualified for the job, but need reasonable accommodations to take the exam, contact the Human Resources Division at least five (5) days prior to the exam. We want to work with you to design a fair and effective means by which you can demonstrate your ability to perform the essential functions of this job. Be prepared to furnish proof of the need for accommodation. Such proof should normally be a signed statement on letterhead by a professional who is qualified to make a diagnosis.
Eligible lists: Eligible lists contain names, in descending order of score, of applicants who have obtained passing scores. Eligible lists are maintained for no less than six (6) months and no more than one year unless otherwise determined by Human Resources. The City retains the authority to reestablish an eligible list for a specific job opening when deemed necessary. Separate eligible lists are established for each recruitment.
Selection: A departmental interview is conducted with the top candidates from the eligible list. The number of candidates interviewed depends on the number of vacancies.
Background Review: Depending on the position, prospective employees will be subject to clearing a background investigation which may include, but is not limited to, a reference check, credit check, criminal history review, social security verification, DMV record check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation.
Post Offer Medical Examination: Prior to starting work, all prospective employees are required to take a drug/alcohol screening administered by the Citys medical provider and/or pass a medical examination. Candidates are cautioned not to quit or give notice to present employers until the medical examination has been completed and passed.
Probationary Period: This classification is required to serve a twelve (12) month probationary period. An employee may be terminated without recourse for any reason and at any time during the probationary period.
Immigration Law: Prior to employment, applicants will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, alien registration, or authorization to work in the United States at time of appointment, and complete an I-9 form. Failure to do so within three (3) days from date of hire may be cause for termination. Once hired, failure to maintain authorization to work in the United States may be cause for termination of employment.
Drivers License: Some City positions may require possession of a valid California Drivers License. Employees may also be required to submit a DMV printout with proof of automobile insurance as some positions may require the use of your vehicle on the job. Additionally, employees may be required to drive City vehicles or equipment.
Non-Smoking Policy: A non-smoking ordinance adopted by the City provides a smoke-free environment.
Drug-Free Workplace: The City is a drug-free workplace and has adopted a comprehensive substance abuse policy.
Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy: A zero-tolerance discrimination and anti-harassment policy adopted by the City provides employees and volunteers with a professional work environment in which they are not exposed to harassment and illegal discrimination of any kind.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
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Describe your relevant experience in project management. Indicate the length of time, specific duties performed, and your level of responsibility.
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Describe your experience with the types of projects managed (design through construction management). Include such projects as master plans, streets, sewers, storm drains, land or site development, trails, parks, utilities, etc. Indicate the functions you performed and length of time you performed these functions.
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Describe your construction management experience including the inspection of work, the tracking of work and budgets, project status reports, ensuring contract adherence and compliance to plans, resolving field issues /citizen complaints, etc. Indicate the functions you performed and length of time you performed these functions.
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Based on your qualifications and the requirements of the positions, indicate the level of position for which you are applying.
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Please list all professional certifications you possess.
Required Question
Employer City of Visalia
Address Online applications only
Visalia, California, 93292
Phone 559-713-4300
Website http://www.visalia.gov