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.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes $75 per month.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue 15.55 hours per month with cash out provisions.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by The City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by The City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance and qualified medical expenses.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess the following education and experience:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in construction management, engineering, industrial technology, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.

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