The Public Works Department provides for the construction, maintenance and improvement of infrastructure within the unincorporated area of Contra Costa County and the Flood Control District, as well as county buildings and grounds. Capital Projects, a division of Public Works, manages complex and intriguing architectural & engineering projects for County departments, including planning, designing, bidding and construction management.

The Department is seeking candidates with an extensive project management background who will play a key role in managing high-profile projects through completion, assisting in daily operations, and training and developing other project managers within the Division.

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 is a team player
• Customer focused, with 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

You will typically be responsible for:

• Developing, planning, scheduling and executing Capital Projects throughout the County
• Overseeing professional consultants such as designers and other design support sub-consultants  and construction managers
• Supervising subordinate staff, offering opportunities to train and evaluate their performance
• 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

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Flexible work schedule, providing you with a great work/life balance
• This position involves creativity, aesthetics, and a tangible work product
• The work of our Division impacts work environment and safety for other County departments
• Our Division is known for strong employee satisfaction and camaraderie

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be expected to balance multiple projects, priorities, and demands
• User departments can change scope, schedule and budgets, etc. such demands require flexibility and critical thinking
• Local government procurement processes and procedures could present challenges
• Balancing constraints from code enforcement officials and utility companies

Competencies Required:

• Analyzing and Interpreting Data: Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Mechanical Insight: Comprehending how mechanical, electrical, and structural systems operate and interact
• Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
• Legal and Regulatory Navigation: Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional and Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Listening: Fully comprehending spoken communication
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
• Involving Others: Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Coaching and Developing Others: Supporting others in stretching and expanding their capabilities
• Leadership: Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal

The eligible list established from this recruitment process will be valid for 6 months. To review the full classification specifications for this class please follow this link: Senior Capital Facilities Project Manager