Published date: February 20, 2026
Exciting Project Management Career Opportunities!
PROJECT MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS –
Public Works
Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis.
The starting salary for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications at time of appointment.
Future Salary Increases
** June 2026 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
** June 2027 – 4.49% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.49% Market Adjustment)
The following are additional pay incentives and premiums that are available for those who are eligible: 5% Engineer Premium (applied to time worked). Employees in this classification shall receive additional compensation of approximately five percent (5%) above the employee’s base pay for those who are registered with the state of California as a Professional Engineer.
Are you looking for an exciting project management career or advancement opportunity and development on your current career? The County is seeking qualified individuals that can bring innovative ideas and strong work ethics to support the Department of Public Work’s commitment to providing reliable and sustainable infrastructure for our unincorporated community.
Department of Public Works
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is committed to providing reliable and sustainable infrastructure for our unincorporated community. DPW is responsible for the following services for the unincorporated region: County maintained roads; traffic engineering; private development construction inspection; design engineering and construction management for public works related infrastructure; land surveying and map processing; watershed quality and flood protection; County airports; solid waste planning and diversion; closed landfill maintenance; wastewater and water systems management; and assessment districts for private road and landscape maintenance.
Work Location
DPW is located in the recently constructed and LEED Certified County Operations Center, a modern 44-acre complex in the Kearny Mesa area of San Diego. This center consists of 18 structures and houses 19 departments, including an employee gym/workout center. Kearny Mesa is located centrally with easy access from the 163 and 805 freeways, along a vibrant corridor with a variety of commercial services in walking distance.
Work Schedule
The selected candidates may be assigned a hybrid schedule consisting of teleworking or working remotely; and working at the County Operations Center in Kearny Mesa.
Hiring Process and Timeline:
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
- Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
1) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in engineering, land surveying, business administration, public administration, environmental science, urban planning, or closely related field, AND, five (5) years of project management experience in public administration, business administration, engineering, or related experience in a public works, planning, or land development setting; Or,
2) Any combination of education and experience described above which equals nine (9) years.
Note: Possession of a master’s degree or higher in the majors listed above under #1 above can substitute for a maximum of one (1) year of the experience requirement.
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