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Salary : $103,750.40 - $142,979.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-16445-01
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
San Bernardino County Wants You To Join Our Team!
The is recruiting for a Supervising Public Works Project Manager that is responsible for managing public works programs and projects. Specifically, civil engineering projects, including but not limited to design, construction and operations. May oversee in-house or consultant/contractor groups and supervise a section of staff engaged in the major activities of public works and civil engineering projects. Positions oversee complex engineering projects or independently manage specialized engineering functions and related duties as required.
Projects may be related to various aspects of engineering related categories including flood control, solid waste management, transportation, land development, construction, and surveying. Responsibilities may include oversight in any/all of the following: development and construction of public works projects including improvement plans and specifications; contract development and management; inspections; map preparation; development of various engineering studies; support for related engineering functions; assigning and evaluating work; assisting in budget preparation and recommending expenditures; and representing the department at various meetings.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To view job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Incumbent must successfully complete a background check prior to appointment.
Travel: Travel to various sites throughout the County is required; a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be provided at time of hire. Mileage reimbursement is available.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet ONE (1) of the following required options:
Option 1: Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field.
-AND-
Experience: Five (5) years of experience performing engineering duties related to project management, which involved design, procurement and construction of public works projects or professional level business administration in a Public Works related field.
Applicants may use only one of the substitutions listed below.
Substitutions for Experience (Option 1 only):

• Master's degree in a related field for two (2) years of experience
• Project or Program Management Professional certification for one (1) year of experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) license for four (4) years of experience

Option 2: Experience: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience performing duties related to project management, which involved design, procurement and construction of public works projects or other related project management fields.
Applicants may use up to two of the substitutions listed below.
Substitutions for Experience (Option 2 only):

• 30 semester (45 quarter) units of upper division education in a related field for one (1) year of experience.
• Project or Program Management Professional certification for one (1) year of experience
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Land Surveyor in Training (LSIT) for one (1) year of experience
  -OR-
  Professional Engineer (PE) license or Licensed Land Surveyor (PLS) license for four (4) years of experience

Note: Candidates must provide a list of completed coursework unless the candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in a qualifying areaQualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Degree Equivalency Evaluation: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the links below:
Guide to Completing a County Job Application
Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Supervisory Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT
Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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Education/Coursework - If you possess an Associate's degree or higher in Engineering, Construction Management, Business/Public Administration, or a closely related field, indicate degree information in the answer field below. (e.g. Bachelor's in Engineering, UCLA, 180 units)
If you do not possess a related degree, please list your completed coursework and include the following: School, Course Title, Course Number, and Number of qtr/sem Units. Only list courses related to the position. E.g., UCLA, Engineering, Eng 300, Sem units. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Certifications: List any relevant certificates or licenses you possess (e.g., PMP, EIT, PE, LSIT, PLS, QSP/QSD, CPSWQ, CPESC, CESSWI, CA Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer). Include the name of the certification, number, and expiration date. If none, indicate "N/A".
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Engineering Related Project Management: Describe your experience and specific responsibilities with engineering project management. Include the project, scope, duration, complexity, and sign-off responsibility for each. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Procurement of Services: Describe your experience with procuring design and construction services; for each project, include the expected project duration, stakeholders, and performance measures. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Supervision/Lead Worker Experience: Describe your specific experience and responsibilities in supervising or performing as a lead worker related to project management in construction-related projects. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Transportation Engineering: Describe your experience and responsibilities in Transportation Design, Engineering and/or Management, including the development of plans, specifications, cost estimates, acquisition of regulatory permits, review and selection of consultants/contractors as they pertain to road constructions, drainage improvements, road realignments, bridges, guardrail, traffic control devices, signal design and installation, environmental, and geotechnical studies. Indicate by employer, the number of months performing these duties. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Sanitary Landfill Engineering: Describe your experience and responsibilities in Sanitary Landfill Engineering and Waste Management, including designing landfill liner systems, landfill gas extraction and collection systems, preparing fill-sequencing plans, management of condensate and leachate, compaction of waste, site maintenance, closures and expansions. Indicate by employer, the number of months performing these duties. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Flood Control Engineering: Describe your experience and responsibilities as it relates to Flood Design, Engineering and/or Management, including hydrology and hydraulics in developing of plans, specifications, cost estimates, acquisition of regulatory permits, review the selection of consultant/contractors as they relate to the construction of channels, basins, storm drain, culverts, environmental, and geotechnical studies. Indicate by employer, the number of months performing these duties. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Land Development Engineering: Describe your experience and responsibilities as it relates to Land Development, Engineering and/or Management, including contract administration of new and existing developments. Indicate by employer, the number of months performing these duties. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an