Retail Operations Project Manager Jobs in Reno, NV

Salary: $78,936.00 - $102,648.00 Annually
Location : 1001 E. 9th St., Reno, NV 89512, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 60008124 (5/2026)
Department: Community Services Department
Opening Date: 05/21/2026
Closing Date: 6/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Information
Under general supervision, manages assigned projects requiring coordination of multiple trades or departments to complete; and performs related duties as required
This is an Open Competitive/Countywide Promotional recruitment being conducted to fill a current full-time vacancy in the Community Services Department. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
For more information on this position, please see the Job Specification at
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of progressively responsible experience performing project management involving design, design review, construction or remodeling of commercial, industrial or institutional facilities; installation or replacement of major mechanical or electrical systems AND an associate degree in construction technology, project management, architecture, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
License Or Certificate
A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for continued employment in this classification.
This position may be required to perform job duties at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. To be eligible, top candidates will be required to undergo an in-depth, thorough, extensive and detailed background investigation. The employment start date will be contingent upon successful completion of this background investigation.
Please read the Self-screening-check-list-.pdf (washoesheriff.com) As an applicant who would be required to work at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, the information found on the self-screening checklist will be used to determine your eligibility for employment.
The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be capable of managing multiple objectives simultaneously.
• Have experience in planning, forecasting and scheduling.
• Have experience using safe work practices in a construction environment.
• Use effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have experience using facility management software.
• Make budget recommendations to the Operations Superintendent; manage and monitor the status of designated funding and expenditures during the fiscal year.
• Coordinate and manage a wide variety of technical and complex facility and infrastructure projects, including participating in the planning, design and review process for new facilities being constructed or remodeled.
• Coordinate the development of purchasing documents (bid specifications, performance criteria, construction conditions and warranties); participate in the pre-bid, pre-construction and final inspection phase of assigned projects.

Conditions of Employment
The Washoe County Employees Association (WCEA) Non-Supervisory Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) covers the Building Operations Project Manager position.
Background checks will be conducted on selected applicants through the State of Nevada and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Per the Washoe County Background and Reference Checks Policy, new and rehired employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation. Effective January 1, 2025, the $39.00 fee associated with this background investigation will be paid by the employee (if applicable) and deducted automatically from the first paycheck. Employment is contingent upon the results of the background check, although a record of conviction will not necessarily bar an applicant from employment.
Washoe County requires its employees to reside in the state of Nevada or neighboring California communities such as Truckee, South Lake Tahoe or Susanville as of their first day of work.
Washoe County hires all new employees at the minimum rate of the salary range and eligible employees may receive an annual merit increase of 5% until they reach the maximum salary for the classification. Upon promotion, current Washoe County employees are placed at the minimum rate of the salary range for the higher classification of the new position OR a promotional calculation, whichever is greater.
What Happens Next
1. After your application is screened, you will be notified via the email you provided whether you have met the minimum requirements for the position. Those applicants who do not meet the qualifications have one (1) business day to file an appeal and request a review of their qualifications. Written appeals should be submitted via email to the assigned Human Resources Business Partner using the contact information listed on this job announcement.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum requirements will receive an email invitation to take the Supervisory Level online exam administered remotely; notices will be delivered within 1 week from the closing of the recruitment.
This exam link will tentatively be delivered via email the week of June 15, 2026, and qualified candidates will have a time limit to complete the exam, within 4 calendar days. **You will be notified if you are eligible to transfer an exam score within 1 week following the closing date of the recruitment.
The exam will evaluate your expertise, knowledge, skills and abilities in the following areas:

• General Supervisory Concepts
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

Pursuant to the Washoe County Personnel Handbook, the Department of Human Resources does not administer an exam when there are less than 20 qualified candidates. Once the recruitment has closed, if there are less than 20 qualified candidates, the exam will be waived and all qualifying candidates will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department. If the exam is scheduled to move forward and less than 20 candidates take the exam as determined by the Department of Human Resources, the exam will be waived. Only those candidates who took the exam or have a transfer score will be placed on an unranked eligible list which will be referred to the hiring department.
3. After the exam is completed, you will receive an additional email notifying you of the results. If you pass the examination, you will receive your score and rank. This rank will be used to determine which candidates will be interviewed by departments trying to fill a vacancy.
4. Hiring departments schedule interviews from a list of top scoring candidates. If your name is not sent to the hiring department, it will remain on the list for future opportunities as they become available.
5. Please be advised you can log in to your NeoGov account and select:

• "Applications" to view a list of the recruitments which you have applied for, your submitted application for each recruitment, a copy of the job listing, and your applicant history for each recruitment.
• "Inbox" to view the notices which have been sent to you for each recruitment
• "Account" to update your contact information. Please note to update your phone number on previously submitted applications you must contact

If you have any questions regarding the Online Application Process you can find additional information at the following link:
Questions: Jessica Gutierrez
775-328-2096
Veteran Point
Eligible veterans who were honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces shall receive one (1) bonus point upon passing Open Competitive examinations only. In order to be given a bonus point, applicants must attach proof of Honorable Discharge (DD-214 with Classification of Discharge) to the Online Application at time of submission.
Washoe County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce that creates a sense of belonging for all employees and citizens, thereby encouraging persons from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for employment.
Washoe County will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels without regard to race, religion or belief, gender, marital status or domestic partnership, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information (GINA), veteran status, political affiliation, membership in an employee association or union or any other protected class under applicable federal or state law.

• Nevada PERS Retirement - Washoe County pays 100% of the PERS contribution for each benefit eligible employee.
• Health, Dental, Life and Vision Insurance - Washoe County contributes 100% of the premium for each employee. Washoe County also contributes 50% of the premium for dependent coverage. Note: New employees are automatically enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account. Washoe County contributes up to $2,500 annually (based on benefit effective date and coverage tier) into the employee's Health Savings Account (HSA). Newly hired employees become eligible for health benefits after 30 days of employment. Benefits Link -
• Deferred Compensation plans available
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Sick Leave (120 hours per year, increasing with continued employment)
• Longevity Pay
• Merit Increases - Full-time employees eligible to receive an annual merit increase of 5% until the position classification's maximum salary is reached.
• Cost-of living adjustments - historical annual COLA increases for 2017-2025 have ranged from 2.5% - 5.0%
• There are no Social Security deductions (although a 1.45% deduction for Medicare is required)
• Nevada does not have state or local income tax*

01
The following questions must be answered accurately to clarify your experience and training background. Your responses must align with the details provided in your application. Your work history must be listed in the application with all fields completed under the Work Experience section, covering all applicable employment directly related to this position. Provide a comprehensive list of duties for each employer under the Duties subsection. In order to receive education credit, degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university and be directly related to the position; and the degree program and discipline must be detailed under the Education section. Attach copies of your degree and/or transcripts for verification. Vague responses or references to an attached resume in lieu of a complete answer may not provide sufficient information for screening purposes and could impact your ability to move forward in the recruitment process.

• Yes
• No

02
This position requires four years of progressively responsible experience performing project management involving design, design review, construction or remodeling of commercial, industrial or institutional facilities; installation or replacement of major mechanical or electrical systems. Please select the option that most accurately represents your training & experience from the answer choices below:

• I do not have any full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have very limited and less than six months of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have at least six months but less than 1 year of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have at least 1 year but less than 2 years of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have at least 2 years but less than 3 years of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have at least 3 years but less than 4 years of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have at least 4 years but less than 5 years of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have at least 5 years but less than 6 years of full-time progressively responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.
• I have 6 years or more of full-time progressive responsible experience performing project management involving either of the examples of duties described above.

03
Please indicate your highest level of education from an accredited college or university in a field closely related to the Building Operations Project Manager position, such as Construction Technology, Project Management, Architecture, or a closely related field (in a similar discipline). Attaching transcripts is encouraged, as they assist in evaluating whether your degree program aligns with the qualifications for this role. Note: Education beyond the minimum requirement may be applied as partial credit toward the required experience.

• Associate degree in a closely related field to the Building Operations Project Manager position.
• Bachelor's degree in a closely related field to the Building Operations Project Manager position.
• Master's degree (or higher education) in a closely related field to the Building Operations Project Manager position.
• I am in the process of obtaining a degree in a closely related field to the Building Operations Project Manager position, BUT I have not graduated.
• I DO NOT currently hold a degree in a closely related field to the Building Operations Project Manager position.

04
This position may require performing job duties at the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. As a result, top candidates will be subject ...