Project Manager II, Streets Division, Livable Streets - SF Municipal Transportation Agency (5504)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is seeking two Project Manager II candidates for the Livable Streets division. This division focuses on creating safe and inviting streets for pedestrians and cyclists, advancing San Francisco's goals for active transportation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and eliminating traffic deaths. The Livable Streets division is responsible for delivering bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming projects on time and within budget. This requires collaboration with various SFMTA divisions, other City Departments, stakeholders, and elected officials, along with a strong understanding of how these projects impact transit, accessibility, and traffic operations. The Program Manager II positions report to the Livable Streets Director and will oversee multi-project capital programs. Responsibilities include managing and establishing workplans for staff, developing and implementing performance plans, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. The selected candidates will represent Livable Streets and SFMTA to community groups, internal staff, and elected officials, making presentations to the SFMTA Director of Transportation and the SFMTA Board of Directors. They will also direct and inform the development of new policies and guidelines for bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming measures. Position 1 - Pedestrian Capital Program Manager: This role will oversee a Capital Program exceeding $50 million and lead a team of 12-15 engineers and planners. The program is a key part of San Francisco’s Street Safety Initiative, focusing on protecting vulnerable road users by addressing transportation mode conflicts. The program includes pedestrian safety improvements through both quick-build solutions and larger capital projects for infrastructure rebuilding. The manager will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from concept to construction delivery, including coordination with contractors and city crews. Position 2 - Speed Management Program Manager: This role will oversee a Capital Program exceeding $50 million and lead a team of 10-12 engineers and planners. This program is also a critical part of San Francisco’s Street Safety Initiative, aiming to design streets and enforce safe driving behavior to achieve safe speeds. The program includes managing automated speed enforcement, corridor speed limit reductions, and traffic calming initiatives. The manager will develop and deploy a data-driven, equity-focused approach to prioritize speed hump installations and related traffic calming devices on residential streets. This position will also be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from concept to construction delivery, including coordination with contractors and city crews.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering or planning plus six years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience.
OR A Bachelor's Degree in another field plus eight years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project.
OR Ten years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project.
OR California registration as professional engineer or architect, plus two years of project coordination experience.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date.
One year of full-time experience is equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hours work week.)
Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in transportation engineering, planning, transportation funding, program management, public administration and/or public policy.
At least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Strong staff management skills, and ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment for staff from diverse backgrounds.
Experience developing and delivering complex transportation projects in urban environments, including both planning and design phases.
Knowledge of best practices and emerging trends for bicycle and pedestrian facility design and speed management strategies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate, build consensus, and gather support from multiple stakeholders, including identifying creative technical solutions to address competing needs.
Knowledge of transportation funding sources, and experience applying for and/or managing capital grants.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with diverse audiences and in public settings.
Exhibits tact, professionalism, positive attitude, passion for sustainable transportation.
Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, community groups, underserved or marginalized communities.

Responsibilities

Oversee multi-project capital programs.
Manage and establish workplans for staff within the section.
Develop and implement staff performance plans.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and productive work environment.
Represent Livable Streets and SFMTA to community groups, internal staff, and elected/appointed officials.
Make regular presentations to the SFMTA Director of Transportation and SFMTA Board of Directors.
Direct and inform the development of new policies and guidelines for bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic calming measures.
Oversee a Capital Program of more than $50 million dollars.
Lead a team of approximately 10-15 engineers and planners.
Manage the full lifecycle of projects from initial conceptual development through construction and project delivery.
Coordinate closely with contractors and city construction crews.
Plan, monitor, evaluate, and supervise respective capital programs, including approximately 10 projects and over $50M of programmed funding.
Direct the work of transportation planning and engineering staff, plus part-time interns, through performance planning, monitoring and evaluation.
Oversee the construction milestones of other teams within SFMTA, as well as at SFPW.
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, administrative procedures, and controls to ensure smooth and effective operation of the section.
Identify and resolve obstacles or conflicts to achieving section goals.
Make or recommend final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures.
Promote good public relations for the SFMTA to diverse stakeholders.
Adjust plans and programs to meet emerging needs and respond to current events, while continuing to address major Agency priorities.
Ensure that Livable Streets has necessary resources including technology, staff, and materials to accomplish the goals of the Subdivision.
Oversee the development and advancement of staff through training and effective use of employee development programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.