Project Manager
Salary
$64,097.02 - $96,145.66 Annually
Location
6798 CULEBRA RD SAN ANTONIO, TX 78228, TX
Job Type
4A Full-Time
Job Number
2026-01308
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
09/01/2026
Closing Date
9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for planning, developing and implementing project efforts associated with the street rehabilitation program. May exercise functional supervision over assigned staff.
This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
Work Location
West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Road, San Antonio, TX 78228
Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Essential Job Functions
- Manages the construction contract package implementation to include, but not limited to gathering and defining the project requirements; obtains staffing requirements.
- Develops methods, procedures, and quality objectives including metrics for assessing progress; utilizes established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives.
- Conducts project kickoff meetings; communicates individual roles and project expectations; ensures all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.
- Develops detailed project plans and schedules.
- Provides work direction and leadership to assigned projects, including scheduling, assignment of work, and review of budget and program reporting efforts.
- Monitors project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risk to project schedule; identifies ways to resolve schedule issues; keeps management current on any changes.
- Assesses variances from the project plans; gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.
- Conducts formal quality assurance reviews with business sponsor during and upon project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
- Provides the team with constructive feedback as it pertains to project performance.
- Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, and if necessary, counsels personnel according to established COSA policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, project team members, and vendors.
- Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
Job Requirements
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Two (2) years of project management experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity and expertise in street applications (e.g., slurry seal, crack seal).
- Expertise in detecting base repairs and working with asphalt materials.
- Understanding the standard specifications for the installation of ADA ramps.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
Applicant Information
- Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
- Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
- Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
- If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and methodologies.
- Knowledge of organization, administration, and personnel management.
- Knowledge of principles of accounting.
- Knowledge of principles of budget development and administration.
- Skill in developing project plans and scope of work.
- Skill in using personal computers and a variety of MS Office software applications.
- Skill in tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to estimate, plan, track, control costs and provide status reporting.
- Ability to plan, execute, and control a project (establishing realistic estimates and reporting metrics).
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to assess and analyze project risks and exposures; identify options and alternatives, make decisions, and implement corrective actions.
- Ability to lead a group to accomplish a common goal.
- Ability to promote and build a team atmosphere, motivating team members.
- Ability to prepare detailed technical reports and presentations.
- Ability to plan and organize projects.
- Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
- Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment.
Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.
For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp
Note:
- Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
- Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.
Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.
If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.
01
Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?
- Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
- Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
- No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.
02
Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?
03
Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?
- Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
- Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
- Yes - Both Programs
- No
04
What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
- 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
- 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
- Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university
- PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
- None of the above
05
How many years of project management experience do you have?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- 11 years
- 12 years
- 13 years
- 14 years
- 15 years +
06
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
07
How many years of experience do you have working with street maintenance applications?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
08
How many years of experience do you have maintaining and administering project budgets?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
09
How many years of experience do you have conducting financial analysis and forecasting expenditures?
- None
- Less than one year
- 1 year
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years +
10
Please rate your level of expertise identifying base repair and working with asphalt:
- None
- Limited Experience
- Intermediate Experience
- Advanced Experience
- Expert Experience
11
Please rate your level of expertise with street applications (ex: slurry seal, crack seal):
- None
- Limited Experience
- Intermediate Experience
- Advanced Experience
- Expert Experience
12
Please select your level of expertise with standard specifications for the installation of ADA ramps:
- None
- Limited experience
- Intermediate experience
- Advanced experience
- Expert experience
13
Please rate your level of expertise with PrimeLink:
- None
- Limited Experience
- Intermediate Experience
- Advanced Experience
- Expert Experience
14
Please select the response that best reflects the strength of your written and verbal communication skills:
- Communicate best with technical knowledge and figures
- Can give a short presentation with significant preparation, mostly on technical areas
- Proficient verbal and written communicator, but prefer technical issues
- Skilled communicator, impromptu presentations, polished written communicator
- None of the above
15
Please select the response that best reflects the knowledge of construction contracts/contracting process:
- I am generally aware contracts are required but have not reviewed them in detail
- I have read portions or specific sections of construction contracts
- I have provided technical input or oversight for contracts
- I have extensive experience and have provided technical input to support and guide the contracting process
- I have worked as a contracting professional in procurement, acquisition, or contract administration
- None of the above
16
Please select the response that best reflects your leadership experience:
- Worked with teams/crews
- Led teams/crews
- Developed policy for teams/crews
- Senior leader with leaders reporting to me
- None of the above
17
Describe your knowledge and/or experience with street applications (ex: slurry seal, crack seal). If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
18
What is the largest project budget you have managed and what were the major components? How did you monitor and document the costs? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A."
19
I acknowledge that this position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason
20
I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.
Required Question
Employer City of San Antonio
Address Human Resources Department
San Antonio, Texas, 78205
Phone 210-207-8705
Website http://www.sanantonio.gov/HR/CareerCenter.aspx