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
Administrative Engineer (5174) - Project Delivery - Public Works
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Administrative Engineer (5174) - Project Delivery - Public Works
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City and County of San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA
Application Opening: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Will close at least through Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Salary Range: $185,302 - $225,316 Annually (Effective January 3, 2026)
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.
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.
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.
Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, including:
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) to evaluate if applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Applicant evaluation relative to minimum requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received and should retain this confirmation email for their records.
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Administrative Engineer (5174) - Project Delivery - Public Works
role at
City and County of San Francisco
Location: San Francisco, CA
Application Opening: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Will close at least through Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Salary Range: $185,302 - $225,316 Annually (Effective January 3, 2026)
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.
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.
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.
Selection Procedures After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, including:
Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) to evaluate if applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
Applicant evaluation relative to minimum requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received and should retain this confirmation email for their records.
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