Supervising Capital Facilities Project Manager

Application Filing Period: 6/23/2025 – 7/7/2025 at 11:59PM

The Public Works Department of Contra Costa County is looking for a highly qualified professional to fill the role of Supervising Capital Facilities Project Manager within the Capital Project Management (CPM) Division in Martinez, California. This leadership position will oversee the CPM Division and, under general direction, manage the County’s delivery of major capital projects for its vertical assets. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management and will play a crucial role in overseeing high-profile projects from inception to completion, assisting in daily operations, and training and developing project managers within the Division.

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. The CPM Division is part of the Public Works Department.  The Capital Projects Management Division provides professional architectural and project management support to County departments in the planning, designing, construction, remodeling, and major maintenance of County buildings and facilities.

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, someone who comes to work with a positive attitude and can facilitate productive outcomes
• Customer focused with the ability to listen and understand stakeholders
• 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
• Managing and coordinating a team of professional staff responsible for projects of large dollar amounts, technical complexity, and political sensitivity
• 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

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses Required: 
1) Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted during the application period.
2) Possession of a valid State of California Certificate of Registration as an Architect or a Professional Engineer.

Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, engineering, construction management or a closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of full-time (or the equivalent of full-time) experience as a professional architect or licensed engineer managing major construction projects, preferably with a public agency, and a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience, preferably supervising capital project management staff.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Previous sustained experience in positions that required advanced project management and problem-solving skills
• Previous experience working for a public agency and on municipal projects

Apply online at: www.cccounty.us/hr or copy & paste link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/contracosta/jobs/4972891/supervising-capital-facilities-project-manager?keywords=supervising&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs