Development Project Manager II

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Development Project Manager II positions manage simple to moderately complex land use and development projects and the City's land development review permit processes. They serve as the single point of contact, liaison, and project expert for stakeholders on assigned projects; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal land use regulations; and prepare and deliver oral and written presentations and reports to decision makers. The role assembles and manages multidisciplinary teams, maintains project timelines, schedules, and official files, administers project deposit accounts, and uses online permitting software to manage project activities. The position also resolves project and process issues, identifies stakeholder needs, and ensures customer service standards are achieved or exceeded.

Employees represented by the Municipal Employees Association are scheduled to receive general wage increases of 3.5% effective July 1, 2027, 2% effective July 1, 2028, and 2% effective January 1, 2029. Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, are automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System. Employees holding specified California professional registrations or licenses may qualify for 15% additional pay for each listed credential, as described in the posting.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent education, defined as at least 120 semester or 180 quarter units; additional qualifying experience may substitute for missing education on a year-for-year basis.
• A combination of qualifying full-time professional experience totaling three years, including at least one year of experience qualifying under the posting's specified experience options.
• Qualifying experience must include review of mixed-use, residential, commercial, or capital improvement projects for compliance with federal, state, or municipal codes and regulations, including zoning, engineering, water, sewer, landscape, other land development, or land use; OR engineering or planning experience applying federal, state, or municipal codes and regulations, agency policies, engineering standards, or community and general plans in land development or construction; OR project management experience in mixed-use, commercial, industrial, governmental, or large-scale residential development.
• City employees using Out-of-Class Assignment experience must submit documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing work performed, dates, and total qualifying hours.
• Submit proof of degree or transcripts if used to meet minimum requirements; City employees relying on Out-of-Class Assignment experience must also submit the required proof.

Responsibilities

• Manage simple to moderately complex land use and development projects.
• Manage the City's land development review permit processes.
• Serve as the single point of contact, liaison, and project expert for stakeholders on assigned development projects.
• Ensure project compliance with local, state, and federal land use regulations.
• Prepare and make oral and written presentations and report to a variety of decision makers.
• Assemble and manage an appropriate multidisciplinary team.
• Establish and maintain project review timelines, schedules, and official project files.
• Audit, administer, and manage project deposit accounts to maintain positive balances.
• Use online permitting system software to manage all project aspects.
• Resolve outstanding or conflicting project and process issues.
• Identify stakeholder needs and ensure customer service standards are achieved or exceeded.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, are automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System.
• Employees with valid California registration as a Professional Civil Engineer, a valid Architect License issued by the California Architects Board, or a valid state Landscape Architect license are eligible for 15% additional pay for the applicable credential.
• Scheduled general wage increases for employees represented by the Municipal Employees Association: 3.5% effective 7/1/27, 2% effective 7/1/28, and 2% effective 1/1/29.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level