SFO- Project Manager II - Design & Construction

Airport Minority Advisory Council•Sf, CA

About The Position

This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX) (Category 18) position. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and incumbents are "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer. The duration of the appointment is 36 months. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below: Application Opening: Thursday, February 19, 2026 Application Deadline: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this announcement may close at any time after 5:00 PM (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, February 25. Compensation Range: $223,652 - $240,760 Annually Recruitment ID : RTF0163044-01135039 / PEX-5504- EXEMPT Working at SFO: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a world-class, award-winning airport that served more than 54 million guests in Fiscal Year 2025. SFO offers non-stop flights to 60+ international cities on over 40 international carriers. The Bay Area's largest airport also connects non-stop with 80+ U.S. cities on 10 domestic airlines. As an enterprise department of the City & County of San Francisco, SFO has a workforce of approximately 1,900 City employees. In Fiscal Year 2021, SFO generated more than 28,000 direct jobs and $6.1B in business activity. SFO is more than an airport - we are a dynamic organization where employees collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders to support global travel, economic development, and public service. We are recognized as a leader in safety, environmental sustainability, and forward-thinking infrastructure, and continue to be at the forefront of transforming the travel experience. Our Vision, Mission, and Core Values shape our culture and operations as we continue to build a supportive, purpose-driven workplace where all employees can thrive. Our mission is to deliver an airport experience where people and our planet come first.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering or planning and four (4) years of responsible professional experience in architectura l, engineering or construction management plus two (2) years of additional project coordination experience; OR
A Bachelor's Degree in another field and six (6) years of responsible professional experience in a field directly related to the project plus two (2 ) years of additional project coordination experience; OR
Eight (8) years of architectural, engineering , or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project plus two (2) years of additional project coordination experience; OR
California registration as professional engineer or architect plus two (2) years of project coordination experience
Note : Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours (2,000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above 40 hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Nice To Haves

As applicable to assigned project: Experience in airfield planning, design, and construction, including operational requirements, aviation planning standards, and supporting infrastructure.
Experience in public speaking and delivering technical presentations to diverse stakeholders.
Proven experience managing capital project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and financial controls.
Experience delivering projects using CM/GC (CMAR) or other alternative project delivery methods.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.
Experience delivering federally or state-funded capital projects, including FAA and DOT grant-funded programs.
Experience managing horizontal infrastructure projects such as roads, highways, and airfield improvements.
Knowledge of public-sector procurement and contracting processes, including City and County of San Francisco contracting requirements.
Experience with airport or flight operations and coordination within an active airfield environment.
Familiarity with FAA airfield infrastructure systems, including navigational aids (NAVAIDs) and runway status lighting systems (RWSL).
Experience managing and overseeing consultant support service teams, including scope development, performance oversight, and coordination across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and deliver complex airport engineering projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, funding, and change control to meet Airport and FAA requirements.
Define and document project purpose, objectives, and technical requirements in coordination with SFO Operations and Maintenance.
Assess existing airfield pavement, lighting, and infrastructure conditions and evaluate feasible improvement alternatives.
Provide technical oversight and leadership to consultants, designers, contractors, and multidisciplinary internal teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and external partners.
Coordinate environmental review, permitting, and regulatory approvals as required for project delivery.
Identify construction impacts and develop mitigation strategies to minimize operational and airfield disruptions.
Oversee development of construction documents, procurement, bidding, and contract award activities.
Monitor project performance and report status, risks, issues, and progress to Airport Management.
Perform other functions outlined in the 5504 Project Manager II job classification .