Senior Civil Engineer - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager

Senior Civil Engineer - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager Job Description

Job Details

Senior Civil Engineer - Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager Salary: $135,492.00 - $203,232.00 Annually Location: Pleasanton, CA Job Type: Full-Time, Regular Job Number: 202500074 Department: Public Works Department Opening Date: January 12, 2026 Closing Date: February 1, 2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: MGMT

Job Summary

The City of Pleasanton is seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Senior Civil Engineer to serve as the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager. In this vital leadership role, you will guide the planning, development, and delivery of the City's multi-year Capital Improvement Program, advancing projects that support safe transportation networks, high-quality public facilities, and well-maintained parks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and management of the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program
• Oversee a highly skilled in-house design team focused on transportation and architectural projects
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize infrastructure needs in coordination with multiple City departments
• Develop project estimates and oversee funding strategies including grants, bonds, and special revenue sources
• Guide projects through planning, environmental review, design, procurement, construction, and closeout
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
• Direct the preparation of plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Serve as a key liaison to consultants, contractors, stakeholders, the public, and City leadership
• Lead community engagement efforts and prepare reports and presentations for the City Council

Requirements

• Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Civil Engineering or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class
• Two years of progressively responsible experience performing duties similar to an Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Pleasanton
• Possession of registration as a Professional Civil Engineer or closely related discipline within the State of California
• Knowledge of principles and practices of civil and transportation engineering, including surveying, drafting, and design
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation
• Advanced principles and practices of project management
• Stormwater discharge regulations
• General knowledge of design principals of transportation, sewer, water, storm, facilities, and land rights
• Pertinent local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs
• Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation
• Safe work practices
• Principles and practices of excellent customer service

Benefits

• Medical Insurance - Choice of one of four comprehensive health plans (available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California)
• Dental Insurance - City paid, including $2,000 maximum orthodontic benefit
• Life Insurance - Twice annual salary to maximum $100,000
• Long-Term/Short-Term Disability - 60% of salary to maximum benefit of $10,000 monthly for LTD. (employee paid)
• PERS Retirement Deferred Compensation Program - Two deferred compensation programs are available from which to choose, allowing employees to maximize contributions to their retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis
• Vacation Leave - First through fourth year accrued at 6.667 hours per month; fifth through ninth year accrues at 10 hours per month; and progressing with years of service
• Administrative Leave - Seven days per year, paid if not taken. City Manager may authorize an additional three days per year based on performance
• Tuition Reimbursement - Job related courses from accredited college or universities reimbursed at California State University East Bay current tuition rate
• Holidays - Eleven fixed holidays per year plus seven floating holidays
• Paid Sick Leave - Twelve days per year

Recruitment Process

To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on "Job Opportunities".

Selection Plan

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency:

• Application Filing Deadline: 11:59 p.m. Sunday, February 1, 2026
• Review of Minimum Qualifications: Week of February 1, 2026
• Panel Interview: Week of TBD

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

• A licensed professional engineer with significant experience in municipal capital projects
• Skilled in developing and managing large, multi-year CIP programs
• An experienced supervisor who supports, mentors, and develops staff
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing complex workloads
• Adept at communicating technical information to non-technical audiences, including community members and elected officials
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment and is committed to excellence in public project delivery

Typical Duties

Typical duties include:

• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives
• Establish schedules and methods for the performance of complex civil engineering activities
• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff involved in performing a wide variety of professional and technical engineering duties
• Develop, review and revise standards for the design and construction of facilities within the public right-of-way
• Support inspection staff by reviewing plan changes and material submittals, addressing non-compliance issues, and managing governing agreements, financial securities, and insurance documents
• Manage Geologic Hazard Abatement Districts including preparation of annual assessment increases, budgets, design of maintenance and repair capital projects, and solicitation of vendors to perform inspections and construction work

Application Instructions

Do you possess a valid California Drivers License? Yes No 02 What is your highest level of education? Less than High School Graduate High School/GED equivalent Some College Technical College Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree or higher 03 How many years of engineering experience do you have equivalent to or greater than the Associate Civil Engineer with the City of Pleasanton? None Less than one year One to two years Two to four years Four to Six years Six to eight years Eight or more years 04 Do you possess a valid California-issued Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer (California PE License)? Yes No 05 Please describe your relevant work experience in more detail, focusing on the area of municipal capital projects. Do not type "see resume". Please type "N/A" if you have no experience. 06 Are you related to anyone that works for the City of Pleasanton? Yes No 07 If you answered "Yes" that you are related to someone who works for the City of Pleasanton - please provide the following information: The name of the individual (first and last). The department your relations work for.