Project Manager - Traffic

City of Escondido • Escondido, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is open until filled. A first review of applications will take place during the week of July 12, 2026. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. If you enjoy being part of a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a promotional opportunity with the City of Escondido. We have an opening for the position of Project Manager - Traffic in our Public Works Department/Engineering Services. Under direction, oversees, supervises, and coordinates the management of all stages of capital improvement projects, assigned activities with various divisions, outside agencies and the general public; provides responsible and complex staff assistance to the senior engineering staff; and performs related duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, public or business administration, or a related field.
• Four years (full-time equivalent) of responsible public works contract administration, construction project management, or professional engineering work.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• All positions require the ability to read, write and speak English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in administering contracts or programs in a governmental jurisdiction is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and professional leadership in municipal projects programs and construction management activities; manage, coordinate, and supervise multiple consultants and contractors on complex projects; monitor consultant budgets; develop project scope and prepare requests for proposals.
• Prepares technical and complex engineering and financial reports for project authorization and approvals, design and construction changes, project funding and construction change orders; prepares related project schedules and construction sequences and phasing plans.
• Review and evaluate consultants, preparing RFPs, negotiate contracts; read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, bid documents, and contracts; coordinate review of consultant deliverable and communicate effective across departments and other agencies; monitor consultants’ work to ensure compliance with the contract, scope and budget, as well as laws, regulations, and policies.
• Initiate, plan and complete work with minimum direction and control; work well managing multiple projects at different stages from planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Coordinate City projects with other agencies, including design, scope of work, schedules, budgets, permits, inspections, and cost sharing agreements.
• Designs CIP projects, including the preparation of plans and specifications and/or oversees the design of CIP projects by consulting engineers.
• Manages the construction of CIP and private development projects; conducts pre-construction meetings; approves construction and design changes; negotiates and approves construction change orders, processes payments; and provides direction to construction inspectors.
• Prepares preliminary design reports for review and approval of City staff for project authorization, including facility research, project scope, preliminary cost estimates and schedules, right-of-way research, and/or other related engineering issues.
• Prepares and administers permits from various agencies for the design, construction, and operation of City facilities.
• Interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Determine preliminary estimate for project costs and develop budget and forecast funds needed for contracted services.
• Prepare accurate and concise reports using various computer software programs.
• Provides assistance in resolving operational and administration issues; identifies issues and conducts research to find alternative solutions; makes and assists in the implementation of recommendations.
• Provides staff assistance to higher-level management staff; participates on and provides staff support to a variety of committees, boards, and commissions; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Coordinates and collaborates with departments, divisions and outside agencies; serves as a liaison with public and private organizations, community groups and other social organizations; provides information and serves as a resource.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen complaints and inquiries.
• Performs related duties as required.

Benefits

• The City of Escondido is committed to a drug and alcohol free workplace.
• All applicants will be subject to fingerprint investigation before a conditional offer of employment is extended.
• A pre-employment medical examination will be conducted following a conditional offer of employment for all positions.
• Safety sensitive positions will include a pre-employment drug screen.
• Positions subject to the Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations will be subject to DOT pre-employment drug testing and random drug and alcohol testing.
• All appointments are subject to the successful completion of background investigation including LIVESCAN fingerprinting, and will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States.
• Qualification by a medical examination will be required at the time of appointment.
• After appointment, classified employees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period to be<table>

What This Job Offers

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