Capital Improvements Manager

The Capital Improvements Manager plans, organizes, directs, and manages the major architectural and capital facilities activities of the Capital Improvements Division within the newly formed Department of General Services. This position also performs higher-level project management duties for a variety of capital improvement projects and is responsible for overseeing two (2) Senior Architects and providing second-line management to their subordinate staff.

The ideal candidate will be a highly accomplished and seasoned professional with outstanding expertise in public facilities and capital improvement project management. They will possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of architectural and engineering principles, as well as principles and practices of excellent leadership, motivation, team building, and staff supervision. Exceptional skills in representing the Facilities Management Department to the public, other County departments, external agencies, key stakeholders, and the County’s Board of Supervisors are paramount.

We hope that you will consider joining our Placer County team at an exciting time as we tackle expansion, growth, and continued opportunities for change over time. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications for this key role to help Placer County remain the best place to live, work, and play!

To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please view the recruitment brochure.

Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible experience in capital improvements management or comparable architectural experience including two years at the supervisory level.

Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, civil engineering, construction management or a related field.

Note: Relevant, equivalent experience (performing the same or similar job requiring similar knowledge, skills, and abilities) may be substituted for the required education as determined by the Human Resources Department. Applicants receiving their degree outside the United States must submit proof of accreditation by a recognized evaluation agency.

Required License or Certificate:

• Possession of a certificate of registration as a licensed Architect issued by California Board of Architectural Examiners is desirable.
• May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.