Administrative Engineer (5174) -Project Delivery- Public Works

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Tuesday, January 6, 2026, and will close any time thereafter.
Salary Range: $185,302 - $225,316 Annually (Effective January 3, 2026)
Recruitment ID: PEX- 5174-153485, RTF0153484-00107911;

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has a vacancy for Assistant Construction Inspector (6317) within the Project Delivery Division – Bureau of Construction Management.

As an Administrative Engineer, you will be responsible for performing complex, high-level technical and administrative work in engineering and construction management across multiple projects and programs. This position oversees the full lifecycle of construction projects, from inception to completion, ensuring compliance with established policies, regulations, and standards while managing time, cost, and quality to meet objectives.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as an Administrative Engineer may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Project Oversight and Schedule Management: Manage and coordinate multiple engineering and construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards; develop and maintain project schedules and track milestones.
• Technical Analysis and Reporting: Prepare and review technical and administrative reports, including progress assessments, change orders, time extensions, and final closeout documentation; maintain accurate records of project activities and decisions.
• Budget and Financial Management: Assist in preparing and monitoring project budgets, including cost estimates, budget justifications, and financial tracking for capital improvement programs.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution: Communicate project goals and updates to internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and the public; investigate complaints or inquiries and recommend corrective actions; participate in dispute resolution processes to mitigate risks.
• Policy Development & Compliance: Contribute to the development and revision of departmental policies and procedures; monitor construction activities for compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and environmental regulations.
• Contract Administration: Review contractor submittals, progress payments, and claims to ensure accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Requires completion of a four (4) year college or university with a baccalaureate degree in one of the major fields of engineering.

AND

Experience:
Requires six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the administrative, design, planning and construction of engineering projects, including two (2) years of responsible supervisory and administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Experience managing infrastructure or building construction projects
• Experience with contract administration, including negotiation, change order analysis, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Commitment to equity, transparency, and public service, with a focus on delivering high-quality infrastructure that meets community needs.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/recruitment-details#verification

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ): Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. 

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at [email protected].

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.