Projects Administrator

Project Administrator

The City of Fresno is currently seeking individuals responsible for managing high profile project management and capital improvement projects. Incumbents are expected to plan, coordinate and manage these high profile and complex projects while working closely with stakeholders including consultants, City staff and providing regular updates to management staff and City Council regarding the timelines and status of the projects. The incumbent exercises supervision and / or serves as staff lead over professional, technical, and administrative support staff as assigned.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.

The successful candidate should possess strong leadership and management skills, have extensive experience in project management, formal bid processes, and contract compliance. Comprehensive knowledge and management experience with Grant requirements is highly desirable and preferred.

The current vacancy exists in the Parks and Recreation Department; however, because the Project Administrator position exists in several departments, the City of Fresno may choose to utilize the applications received through this recruitment for future vacancies.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, industrial technology, public administration, business administration or a closely related field. AND Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience managing capital projects, housing projects, engineering projects or a closely related field. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid drivers license and current copy of their driving record.

Documentation verifying education and certification status must be attached to your application profile. Applications lacking the required documents may be excluded from further screening.

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line. Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov / jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

After the final filing date, completed applications and a select group of candidates will be invited to interview. Inquiries should be directed to : Stephanie Rendon, Senior Human Resources Analyst (559) 621-6935 stephanie.rendon@fresno.gov

The City of Fresno offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, vacation and sick leave, holidays, short term disability, bilingual premium, supplemental sick leave, uniform allowance, health reimbursement arrangement, retirement, and the Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry, or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno website.