Associate 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 Associate Capital Facilities Project Manager position, located in Martinez, CA. The Department is seeking journey-level professionals with demonstrated experience in capital project management. Incumbents independently manage the planning, design, bidding, and construction of multiple capital facility and building renovation projects. This role serves as a primary liaison to customer departments and the County Administrator’s Office on capital projects in County-owned and leased facilities. Responsibilities include developing project bid documents, such as construction drawings and specifications; coordinating with customer departments, facilities maintenance, real estate, and other County staff; and directing the work of contract construction managers, architects, engineers, inspectors, vendors, and general contractors. Incumbents are responsible for developing and monitoring project budgets and schedules, ensuring compliance with County design and construction guidelines and standards, and performing related duties as required.

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 is:

• Proficient with their management skills, with a clear understanding of the design and construction process
• An effective communicator, able to engage with key stakeholders
• A team player who maintains a positive attitude
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Able to demonstrate a high degree of ethics, integrity, and credibility
• Able to manage multiple projects and communicate with key stakeholders
• A strategic thinker that values input and contributions by team members

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing, planning, scheduling and executing Capital Projects throughout the County
• Ensuring change orders and payments follow County policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Informing various parties about project statuses, including frequent communication with the Capital Projects Division Manager
• Managing project budgets and schedules through completion, ensuring work is completed timely and within budget
• Ensuring projects are properly closed out at completion

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: Four (4) years of increasing responsible experience managing difficult and complex 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 sustained experience in positions that required advanced project management and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience working for a public agency
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.  General working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint and/or Access