Supervising Capital Projects Manager

About the role

The Department of Public Works is seeking a Supervising Capital Projects Manager to oversee and manage complex construction and capital improvement projects. This role is distinguished from Capital Project Manager II in terms of supervisory responsibilities and budget size.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, assign and monitor work of assigned staff.
• Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and recommend initial corrective action and other personnel decisions for management approval.
• Evaluate operations and recommend improvements.
• Support, assist and guide staff in difficult situations including contact with upset customers and escalated customer issues.
• Represent the department at townhall, community and commission meetings; make presentations at public hearings; and conduct community outreach as necessary.
• Prepare correspondence, communication and reports for the Board of Supervisors.
• Manage major and/or complex capital projects.
• Manage the budgetary aspects of capital projects including analyzing, projecting and recommending fiscal expenditures; obtaining fiscal approval when required; and verifying, monitoring and processing fiscal/budgetary matters at various phases.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Five years of experience managing large capital projects, including at least five years of supervisory and/or management experience which may include managing a diverse project team associated with delivering high dollar value projects. Ideal candidates should also possess:

• Technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.
• Experience managing, directing, and overseeing professional service consultants.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
• Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of architectural planning and design practices; building construction materials and methods; and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles as related to capital improvement projects in government buildings including healthcare and correctional facilities.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes and rules; and contract development and administration experience related to public works facility improvement activities and operations.
• Knowledge of the State of California and local jurisdiction regulations and permit procedures related to capital improvement projects.
• Experience in public works project management, design, construction, and contracting for complex public works facility construction/improvement projects; and knowledge of standard practices related to public works projects.
• Ability to monitor, review, and revise job orders, schedules, and budgets.
• Ability to monitor and track project progress and expenditures and implement cost controls.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review, evaluation, corrective action and employee training. Concepts of cost estimating, budgeting and scheduling techniques. Architectural planning, detailing and design practices and standards. Modern construction design methods and practices including, building construction materials. Principles, practices, theories and techniques of construction management including management of all phases of project delivery from project planning to post-construction. Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering principles as related to capital projects. Project development, management and finance mechanisms. Contract negotiation and management practices. Codes, ordinances, laws and environmental standards and requirements, including LEED. Construction administration including the roles and responsibilities of the various architectural/engineering disciplines, construction managers, contractors and other professionals in the design/construction process. Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment. Construction project management software and other various computer programs and applications relevant to the position. Contract negotiation, building cost estimates and budget preparation and control. Computer technology and management information systems including integrated workplace management software.

Skills

• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, review and monitor the work of others.
• Ability to analyze operational and/or administrative problems, consider alternatives and recommend solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Ability to anticipate, investigate and research a wide spectrum of technical problems and develop alternative solutions.
• Ability to apply architectural and/or engineering techniques and methods.
• Ability to review and approve designs and contract documents for program compliance.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and monitor accurate project budgets, schedules and records.
• Ability to represent the department and make presentation as needed at townhall, community and commission meetings, public hearings and community outreach efforts related to the project.
• Ability to prepare and present a variety of reports and correspondence.
• Ability to use a personal computer for basic spreadsheet, word processing and project management programs.
• Ability to drive to and from jobsites located throughout the County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb ladders, scaffolds, lifts and inspect confined spaces to observe and approve work.