Projects Administrator

Position Description

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.

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 time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's 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.

Instructions for attaching documents:
1. Go www.frenso.gov/jobs; From the "Menu" list, select "I Want To," and select "Job Postings"
2. This will take you to the "Careers" page
3. Under the "Login" section, Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that was used to apply for this job. Then press "Login."
4. Under the section "My Career Tools"(located towards the top of the page), Select "Cover Letters & Attachments"
5. Select "Add Attachments" towards the bottom
6. For "Attachment Type" choose the appropriate or closely related type (example: DMV Print Out)
7. For "Attachment Purpose" you can TYPE a description. For example "DMV Print Out"
8. Then Select "Add Attachment"
9. Select the "Browse" button and locate your attachment
10. Once you have selected your attachment, Select "Open"
11. Select "Upload"
12. Select "Save & Return"

Selection Process

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Closing Date/Time: 08/20/2025

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