Project Manager

City of Lathrop•Lathrop, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lathrop is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Project Manager. Under general direction of the Public Works Director, this role plans, supervises, evaluates and participates in professional work in the planning, design, construction, maintenance and programming of services for citywide Capital Improvement and Land Development Projects, streetscapes, landscaping, public facilities, utilities, parks, and other projects. The Project Manager performs complex analysis of project costs and monitors project progress, ensuring safe work practices, work quality and accuracy, and maintains appropriate work records. The City of Lathrop, incorporated in 1989, is a rapidly growing city located in the Northern San Joaquin Valley. With a population estimated to reach approximately 70,000, Lathrop is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in California. The department's January 1, 2026, population estimates show Lathrop grew from 38,791 residents in 2025 to 40,942 residents in 2026, an increase of 2,151 people, or 5.5%. The report ranks Lathrop as the second fastest-growing city in California with a population over 30,000, behind only Mountain House. Lathrop also ranked fifth among California cities under 300,000 residents for the largest numeric population increase. The position receives general direction from the Public Works Director and may exercise direct and indirect supervision over assigned professional, technical, supervisorial, field personnel, and/or contractors.

Requirements

Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Project Manager.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent of five years of increasingly responsible experience with direct project experience managing land development, capital improvement projects, and or heavy construction projects in the area of public facilities/infrastructure.
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, facility management, regulatory compliance, construction management, architecture, civil engineering, project management, communications, land use and urban development, or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

Serves as a project manager for assigned citywide Capital Improvement Projects, services and activities including streets, lighting, storm drains, sewers, water, parks and landscape.
Coordinates citywide Capital Improvement Projects with staff, project managers, contractors, utility companies and other agencies; administers construction contracts; supervises staff on construction sites; performs field inspections; plans, coordinates, prioritizes, monitors and participates in the work of staff responsible for reviewing design conformance and accuracy of public and private development projects.
Establishes productive working relationships and coordinates project related negotiation with developers for the development and construction of public infrastructure, including but not limited to facilities, streets, roads, parks and other landscape areas.
Participates in the selection and supervision of contract professional engineers for the development of plan specifications, studies and reports.
Works with contractors and consultants performing all types of construction management and inspection activities to ensure construction practices are in compliance with City standards.
Directs and coordinates activities of project to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget, modifies schedules or plans as required.
Confers with department staff regarding budget requests for capital improvement and development projects, including, but not limited to facility maintenance and improvements, space needs, and leases; prepare and/or direct master plan projects; participates in the development of and monitors performance against the annual operating and capital improvement budgets of the assigned department.
Analyzes, implements and monitors short-term and long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the assigned department’s mission and assigned priorities.
Manages and directs the development, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies and procedures to achieve the department’s goals, objectives and work standards.
Determine feasibility and cost estimates for requests for services and proposed projects; prepares project budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules for capital projects; plans, coordinates, and monitors capital improvement and maintenance projects; develops scope of work, manages the environmental review and permitting process when assigned to capital and development projects; confers with stakeholders and consultants as needed; prepare plans, documents, budget reports, and follows authorization-related procedures.
Manages bid processes, including pre-bid conferences and walk-throughs; provide technical information in response to bidder inquiries; administer construction contracts, including managing project budgets and conducting field inspections.
Responds to the most complex and difficult inquiries and requests for information; provides information and resolves service issues and complaints; represents the Department with other City Departments, other agencies, civic groups and the public; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation.
Evaluates pending legislation, implements, follows new and existing laws, regulations, requirements, and codes, and prepare implementation strategies as required for the work areas assigned.
Establishes positive working relationships with the public, community organizations, state/local agencies, and City management and staff.