Project Manager I/II

About the Department

Project Manager I: 

$87,014.00 - 130,520.00 Annually 

Project Manager II: 

$105,766.00 - 158,648.00 Annually 

The City of Anaheim seeks a Project Manager I or Project Manager II to independently perform a variety of advanced level professional duties and responsibilities involved in the administration of the more complex projects in the Economic Development Department. Economic Development leads investment and business growth, retention, and expansion in Anaheim, including revitalization of the commercial hubs of our city's neighborhoods. The Project Manager I/II will assist the department with the implementation of economic development programs and projects, promote and facilitate private investment, provides support for business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts and disposition of Successor Agency properties.

Project Manager I
Candidates must possess at least One (1) year of responsible professional level economic development experience processing entitlements, real estate development, urban planning, and/or community revitalization initiatives. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, environmental science, or a related field. 
 
Project Manager II
 Candidates must possess at least three (3) years of responsible program and project management experience in redevelopment planning supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering, finance, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A Master’s degree is preferred.

In order to allow the hiring manager to identify candidates that are best suited to advance to the interview round, applicants should include a resume and cover letter with their application and supplemental responses.

The department has sole discretion to hire at the Project Manager I Level, or Project Manager II level based on experience.

We offer excellent benefits, please visit www.myanaheimbenefits.com for more details.

Position Duties

Below are the main duties of a Project Manager I. You can review the full job description by clicking on this link. 

• Assist with the implementation of economic development programs and projects, including: negotiation of development agreements, commissioning design feasibility studies, commissioning financial feasibility studies and other work as assigned.
• Support prospective businesses in site selection by identifying suitable locations and providing key property and market information.
• Coordinate and work closely with other City departments to assist in entitlement of economic development projects.
• Provide ombudsman services by serving as a liaison between businesses and City departments to resolve issues and ensure project progress. 
• Assist in the management of Successor Agency owned properties including lease management, tenant relocations, demolitions, and site clearance activities.
• Attend meetings with developers to discuss development proposals; discuss terms and conditions of various development agreements; conduct financial analysis of developer proformas to determine project feasibility; make recommendations on project approval.
• Assist with project budget, scope of work, and schedule of performance, and ensuring all required project entitlements and permits are obtained in a timely manner; monitor projects and agreements for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Coordinate with other City departments regarding development requirements for various projects; assist with conducting outreach meetings with neighborhood and other groups to discuss the status of economic development projects.

Below are the main duties of a Project Manager II. You can review the full job description by clicking on this link.

• Meet with developers to discuss development proposals; negotiate terms and conditions of various development, economic development, and/or affordable housing agreements; conduct financial analysis of developer proformas to determine project feasibility; make recommendations to City Council on project approval.
• Manage project budget, scope of work, and schedule of performance; ensure that all required project entitlements and permits are obtained in a timely manner; monitor projects and agreements for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Coordinate and work closely with other City departments regarding redevelopment requirements for various projects; meet with neighborhood and other groups to discuss the status of redevelopment projects.
• Prepare a variety of operational reports regarding proposed and existing development project areas; prepare various staff reports for submission to the Housing Commission, Housing Authority, Successor to the Redevelopment Agency, and City Council.
• Manage post-construction requirements of developments including tenant lease-up, compliance monitoring, and any other requirements set forth by the agreement.
• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in the management of assigned redevelopment projects; assign, supervise, train, and review the work of project management staff, contractors, and consultants assigned to projects; review and update redevelopment project area plans; supervise project area formation.
• Participate in the negotiation, implementation, and administration of agreements that may have an economic and financial impact on the City including disposition and development agreements, owner participation agreements, purchase and sale agreements, exclusive right to negotiate agreements, economic development agreements, tax-exempt bonds, professional services agreements, leases, sub-recipient agreements, parking rights, CC&R’s, and easement agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

- Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Project Manager I:

Experience and Education: One (1) year of responsible professional level economic development experience processing entitlements, real estate development, urban planning, and/or community revitalization initiatives. A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major course work in urban planning, public administration, business administration, architecture, environmental science, or a related field.  A Master’s degree is preferred.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban planning, affordable housing development, and architectural design; principles and practices of public infrastructure and capital improvements construction administration; methods and procedures of development and affordable housing development; principles and practices of contract administration; principles and practices of project and construction management; land use entitlement and building permit process for the development of affordable housing projects; principles and procedures of financial accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis; methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation; principles of business letter writing; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
 
Ability to: Interpret construction administration documents and site plans; prepare plans, specifications, and bid documents; interpret and explain economic development policies and procedures; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations; properly interpret, ensure compliance with, and make recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; analyze and interpret developer financial statements and proformas; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on issues in area of responsibility; organize and prioritize timelines and project schedules; manage consultant contracts; prepare and administer project budgets; prepare clear and concise reports; operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Project Manager II:

Experience and Education: Three years of responsible professional level experience in redevelopment planning supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, urban planning, environmental science, architecture, engineering, finance, or a related field. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of urban and redevelopment planning and architectural design; principles and practices of public infrastructure and capital improvements construction administration; methods and procedures of redevelopment area plan formation; principles and practices of contract administration; principles and practices of project and construction management; land use entitlement and building permit process for the development of affordable housing projects; principles and procedures of financial accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis; methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation; principles of business letter writing; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to: Interpret construction administration documents and site plans; prepare plans, specifications, and bid documents; interpret and explain redevelopment policies and procedures; interpret and explain affordable housing policies and procedures; understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations; properly interpret, ensure compliance with, and make recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; analyze and interpret developer financial statements and proformas; work cooperatively with other departments, City officials, and outside agencies; respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on issues in area of responsibility; organize and prioritize timelines and project schedules in an effective and timely manner; manage consultant contracts; prepare and administer project budgets; prepare clear and concise reports; operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

License/Certification Required:  Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Environmental Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends.

Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Other Qualifications

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 5:00PM.  Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date. 

The selection process will consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.

The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.  Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.  

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening).  The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application.  Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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