Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager

The Contra Costa County Capital Project Management (CPM) Division in the Public Works Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill a vacant Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager position, located in Martinez, CA. The Department is seeking candidates with an entry-level project management background who will play a support role in managing multiple capital facility and building renovation projects through completion, assisting in daily operations, and providing back-up to other project managers within those Divisions.

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a basic understanding of design and the construction process
• Is a strong communicator, someone who demonstrates a positive attitude and desires to work within a team
• Is customer-focused, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates ethics, integrity, and credibility
• Can assist in managing multiple projects at the same time

This is what you will be typically responsible for:

• Assisting with executing Capital Projects throughout Contra Costa County
• Assisting with oversight of consultants, such as designers and other support staff
• Supporting higher level staff with various tasks related to ongoing projects
• Assisting with change orders and ensuring payments follow county policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Assisting in ensuring projects adhere to timelines and are completed within allocated budgets
• Taking part in ensuring that projects are properly closed out at completion

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.  Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.  
 
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, civil engineering, construction/project management, facilities management, business administration, public administration or a closely related field
 
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience managing commercial, institutional, governmental, or industrial design or construction projects.
 
Substitution: A certificate of completion from a construction management, project management, or facilities management program may be substituted for two years of the required education. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in positions in the field of project and/or construction management
• Previous experience working for a public agency
• Previous experience in reading and comprehending plans and specifications for building projects/systems
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel