City and County of San Francisco
Administrative Engineer 5174 Project Delivery Public Works
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Job Description
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
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.
Qualifications 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.
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
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 kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.
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.
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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
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.
Qualifications 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.
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
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 kristi.sevilla@sfdpw.org.
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.
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