CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, PW

Job Description

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER
C4140H

FILING PERIOD
We will begin accepting applications on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous . We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone.

Why work for us?

With almost 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 39 diverse departments and over 2,100 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment!

For more information about the outstanding benefits offered by Los Angeles County, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/ .

If you have questions about working for LA County, including current open recruitments, tips on crafting a resume or acing an interview, career planning, or any other general information, please visit our website at: https://hr.lacounty.gov/ .

Be a part of something great!

Los Angeles County Public Works is the largest municipal Public Works agency nationwide. Public Works delivers essential public services across a broad range of disciplines, including transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, flood control, environmental services, vertical and horizontal construction, and aviation assets. We employ over 4,000 people and offer more than 500 distinct career options. These opportunities support growth in both professional and personal areas while providing a fulfilling and dynamic workplace.

OUT-OF-CLASS EXPERIENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS EXAMINATION. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE MUST BE FULLY MET AT THE TIME OF FILING, AND CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE APPLICATION.

Essential Job Functions

A Capital Projects Management Associate, PW is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions:

• Manages the programming, design, construction, and post-construction of County capital projects of small to medium size by controlling all aspects cost and schedule, and through the resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery.
• Acts as the immediately responsible contact for capital projects involving buildings and infrastructure projects
• Develops, manages, and updates detailed total projects cost estimates and project schedules and exerts cost and schedule control during all phases of project delivery.
• Coordinates the project related activities of tenant departments and other project stakeholders as needed to ensure successful delivery of the projects within cost and schedule limitations.
• Assists a Capital Projects Manager, PW or a higher-level manager in the coordination of larger and more complex projects.
• Identifies potential problem areas in advance and takes corrective action or notifies competent authority as necessary.
• Coordinates and manages the procurement of professional consultant proposals.
• Reviews change in program plans requested by client departments and provides advice on budget and schedule implications.
• Coordinates and monitors construction inspections and makes periodic design or construction progress reviews and reports.
• Approves, with limited authority, change orders and recommends disposition on large changes to work.
• Reviews plans and performs monitoring of current and approved capital projects budgets and makes recommendation for adjustments.

For more information, please view the classification specification: Capital Projects Management Associate, PW .

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field** -AND- either:

Option I: Two years of project management experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works***;

- OR -

Option II: Three years of experience in assisting in project planning and development, systems development, resource management, budget maintenance and control, schedule management and control, and the management of project design and construction for building and/or infrastructure projects****.

LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid Certificate of Registration***** as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from California is required.
-OR-
A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)***** as a certified construction manager (CCM) is required.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class 2 - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*To receive credit for your education, include a legible copy of all relevant official documents, including your diploma, transcript, or letter/certificate from an accredited institution or email it to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from submitting your application . The document should show the date the degree was conferred, number of units and the type of unit system used (e.g., semester, quarter) and be in English. If not in English, then translation is required. International degrees must be evaluated for equivalency to US standards and indicate the number of units and unit system. Documents marked as unofficial will not be accepted.

For more information on our standards for educational documents, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf .

We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.

**Examples of a closely related field include: Construction Engineering Management, Electromechanical Systems Engineering Technology, and Environmental Engineering

***Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works is defined as: assists in the performance of detailed staff work related to the planning, development, management, and coordination of County facility or capital projects in the Department of Public Works.

You may still qualify even if your job title is not exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.

****I nfrastructure projects at the Department of Public Works involve the maintenance, improvement, replacement, or development of the physical infrastructure that delivers essential public services, including various transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater and flood control, and aviation assets.

*****Applicants MUST attach a copy of a valid Certificate of Registration (professional license) as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) as a certified construction manager (CCM) with their application. If you are unable to attach the required documents with your application, please email them to PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov within five (5) calendar days from submitting your application with the subject of " CPM Associate C4140H ."

Applications submitted without the required professional license or CMAA certificate will be rejected as incomplete.

Additional Information

EXAM CONTENT:
The exam consists of two (2) parts:

Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation test, weighted 70%, assessing:

• Professional Potential
• Achievement
• Coping with Uncertainty
• Responsibility
• Working to High Quality Standards
• Willingness to Learn
• Working Relationships
• Analyzing Information
• Learning Quickly
• Generating New Ideas
• Using Time Efficiently
• Adapting to Change
• Deductive Reasoning

MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.

Part II: A Training and Experience evaluation, weighted 30%, assessing competencies gained in the following areas:

• Experience managing the project budget for building and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing contracts for building and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing the delivery of vertical building and/or infrastructure projects
• Experience in various engineering activities
• Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering plans

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A COMBINED PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON PARTS I AND II IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

TESTING ACCOMMODATION:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.

TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:

If you have taken identical components recently for other exams, your responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.

SCORES CANNOT BE GIVEN OVER THE TELEPHONE.

TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.

• Various information can be found on our website at https://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/ . The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
• Online practice tests are available at https://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests .
• You can also visit our Los Angeles County Online Assessment Preparation Series webpage at https://lacounty.attract.neogov.com/la-county-online-assessments-prep-series for information about common online assessment types, sample questions, and test-taking tips.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in Public Works as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID, EMAIL AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend’s user ID and password may erase a candidate’s original application record.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI): The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

CONTACT INFORMATION :
Department Contact Name: Jen Luk
Department Contact Phone: (626) 458-2141
Department Contact Email: PWExams@pw.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (626) 458-2141
Teletype Phone: (626) 282-7829
California Relay Services: (800) 735-2922

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