City Manager

Bob Murray & Associates • Full-time • Concord, California, United States • $1 - $346.93k / year • 1w ago

Nestled in the foothills of Mt. Diablo, Concord is a major suburban East Bay community located 29 miles east of San Francisco. Its central location offers easy access to Oakland and San Francisco, the Silicon Valley, the redwoods of Northern California, the wineries of Napa Valley, the rugged coastline of Monterey, and the astonishing beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. As the largest city in Contra Costa County, with approximately 125,000 residents occupying 31 square miles, Concord has much to offer. The local lifestyle reflects a careful blending of the City’s early California heritage with modern planned development. It is a harmonious community of quiet neighborhoods, excellent parks, a charming downtown, convenient shopping centers, large preserves of open space, a state-of-the-art hospital, opportunities for growth and revitalization, and a wide variety of restaurants.

The City Manager serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the City of Concord, playing a pivotal role in shaping and realizing the City's vision for the future. Reporting to the City Council, the City Manager is responsible for implementing Council policies and overseeing all City operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of public services. A visible and engaged leader, the successful candidate will appreciate and understand the work of staff, remain present in the field, and model integrity, responsiveness, and accountability. A strong foundation in municipal administration is essential, including deep expertise in public finance and budgeting. Experience with development, economic revitalization, and public-private partnerships will be critical as Concord continues to position itself for sustainable growth and reinvestment.

The salary for the previous City Manager was $346,934.93; the salary for the incoming City Manager is negotiable and based upon qualifications. If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please visit our website at www.bobmurrayassoc.com to apply online. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Mr. Gary Phillips, Recruiter at (916) 784-9080. Filing Deadline: March 1, 2026