| Location | Cupertino, CA |
| Salary | $156,852.80–$190,652.80 Per Year |
Public Works Project Manager
Salary
$156,852.80 - $190,652.80 Annually
Location
Cupertino, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-00047
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
11/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Cupertino is seeking a Public Works Project Manager to join its Capital Improvement Programs team. Working closely with the Capital Improvement Programs Manager and Senior Civil Engineer, the successful candidate will manage a variety of high-profile projects that enhance the Citys infrastructure, parks, facilities, and public spaces.
This position offers the opportunity to lead projects from concept through construction while working with residents, consultants, contractors, elected officials, and City staff. The ideal candidate is a collaborative project manager who enjoys solving complex challenges, engaging with the community, and delivering successful public infrastructure projects.
The City of Cupertino is a dynamic and innovative community in the heart of Silicon Valley. Employees have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve the quality of life for residents while working in a collaborative and professional environment.
For this recruitment, experience in the following areas is highly desirable:
Essential Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Plans, coordinates, and delivers capital improvement projects from project initiation through construction and closeout. Responsibilities include:
Project Management & Delivery
Consultant & Contract Management
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
Technical & Administrative Responsibilities
Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of project management and capital project delivery.
Public contracting and procurement practices.
Budget development, monitoring, and cost control.
Contract negotiation and administration.
Community engagement and stakeholder communication.
General principles of civil engineering, construction, architecture, landscape architecture, and environmental permitting.
Ability to
Manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities.
Prepare and administer project budgets, schedules, and contracts.
Analyze complex technical and administrative issues and develop practical solutions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, consultants, public agencies, and community members.
Deliver presentations and facilitate meetings with diverse stakeholders.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, or a closely related field; and Three years of progressively responsible professional experience involving design, construction, or delivery of public infrastructure projects, including at least two years of project management responsibility.
License
Possession of a valid California Drivers License at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
Possession of a Professional Engineering or Architectural License is not required but is desirable.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your City of Cupertino employment application to Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m., November 25, 2026. Applications must be filled out completely. Failure to complete the supplemental application will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience or stating "See Resume" in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to rejection. Resumes may be attached separately. Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cupertino , or application materials may be submitted to: Human Resources, 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this job announcement. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which may include a written examination and/or panel interview. An eligible list will be established as a result of this process and will remain in effect for 3 months from the date established.
Additional Information
The City of Cupertino is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person's race, religion, color, sex (including gender and pregnancy), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality, and bisexuality), national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics, and physical or mental disability. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Cupertino Human Resources upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
City of Cupertino offers excellent benefits. Click HERE for a description of benefits.
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A completed supplemental application must be submitted along with a completed City of Cupertino application to be considered further. Your application will be disqualified if the supplemental questions are not answered. Please provide a response to each question and limit your responses to each question to no more than 300 words. "See Resume" responses will not be accepted. Please select "Yes" below to confirm you have read these instructions and continue to the supplemental questions.
02
Describe a public works project that you managed from planning through construction. Include the projects purpose, approximate budget, your role, key challenges, and the outcome. Describe your responsibilities related to project planning, consultant management, budget and schedule control, contract administration, and stakeholder coordination.
03
Project managers are frequently asked to make recommendations before all information is available. Describe a recommendation you made that required professional judgment. What factors did you consider, what alternatives were evaluated, and what was the outcome?
Required Question
Employer City of Cupertino
Address 10300 Torre Avenue
Cupertino, California, 95014
Phone 408-777-3227
Website http://www.cupertino.org