Capital Projects Manager I

About the role

Under general direction, to provide project management, liaison, inspection, and contract administration for the design, construction and modification of County buildings, facilities and structures.

This is the first working level in the series. Incumbents are responsible for small to moderate-sized projects in terms of dollar amount, technical complexity and permitting requirements. Projects at this level typically have a value of $5 million dollars or less.

Responsibilities

• Develops project scope, budget, funding, and schedule;
• Manages consultant and contractor selection process and participates as a member of consultant selection committee and is responsible for fee negotiations and approval of contracts;
• Communicates among the County, consultants, and other interested agencies or parties;
• Assures that project program and conceptual design meet the County's needs and are compatible with master plans;
• Responsible for keeping projects within approved budgets on their approved schedule;
• Analyzes claims and approves consultant/contractor payment requests;
• Participates in public hearings;
• Prepares and presents project reports;
• Provides guidance to consultant on project criteria, regulations, codes, standards and schedules;
• Identifies and manages responses to CEQA, ADA, energy conservation, and other special requirements;
• Evaluates existing facilities;
• Reviews and approves technical reports, designs, and contract documents to assure adequacy, compliance with project program and constructability and cost efficiency;
• Coordinates the review of such documents by other County staff and/or consultant peer reviewers;
• Secures the approval of designs and construction documents by the appropriate governmental agencies;
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