Senior Capital Facilities Project Manager (Senior Architect/Senior Engineer) - County of Contra Costa, California

Why join the Contra Costa Public Works Department?
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 currently looking to add one (1) Senior Capital Facilities Project Manager to join our dedicated team. All interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
 
 We are looking for someone who is:

• Proficient in their project management skills, with a clear understanding of the design and construction process
• An effective communicator, able to engage with key stakeholders
• A team player who maintains a positive attitude
• Able to manage multiple projects while maintaining 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

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Developing, planning, scheduling, and executing Capital Projects throughout the County
• 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 the completion

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will have a flexible work schedule with a great work/life balance
• You will have a role that is both creative and analytical
• You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your work impacts your community and the well-being of the county
• You will be working for a Division/Department that is known for 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. 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 will remain in effect for six (6) months. To read the full class spec, please click here: County of Contra Costa - Class Specification Bulletin (governmentjobs.com)