The Job
This position serves as the first step on the Project Manager career ladder, and serves as an excellent development opportunity for candidates seeking professional growth! FUTURE SALARY INCREASES* 3% effective February 22, 2025
3% effective February 21, 2026
The
Project & Facilities Management Department (PFMD) is seeking motivated
Capital Improvement Project Managers I, who are responsible for the oversight of design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions, new facilities, and infrastructure, as well as landscape projects. Capital Improvement Project Managers I work under close supervision and are responsible for smaller and less complex capital improvement projects. Capital Improvement Project Managers I may assist higher-level Project Managers in the coordination of larger and more complex projects.
Some of the typical duties performed by Capital Improvement Project Managers I include:
- Negotiates and administers contracts for design and construction.
- Organizes bid packages.
- Prepares advertisements for bids.
For more detailed information, refer to the
Capital Improvement Project Managers I job description.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!! This position offers lucrative County benefits! Click the image below to learn more about San Bernardino County's competitive offerings. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and a job-related physical exam, including a drug test, prior to employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance. Mileage reimbursement may be available.
Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
The Project & Facilities Management Department (PFM D ) is a multi-disciplined department of professionals providing San Bernardino County with comprehensive building and facilities services. The d epartment builds and maintains the majority of the County's vast infrastructure, which includes over 250 facilities. Several key departments served include Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Fire District, Sheriff, Probation, Regional Parks, County Administrative Offices, Library, Museum, and many more!
The Project Management team is committed to the timely and cost-effective design and construction of projects included in the County's annual Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the team is dedicated to providing quality improvements to ensure acceptable and safe environments for County departments and the public they serve.
The Project Management team are forward thinkers, seeking innovative solutions to improve processes, deliver quality services, and develop meaningful relationships with customers. Additionally, the team are hands-on, independent, and self-motivating, preparing bid packages and advertisements for procurement, negotiating and administering contracts for design and construction, and providing inspection and construction project management services from concept through occupancy.
In addition, the Facilities Management team comprises over 100 dedicated staff who oversee the operations, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services for most County-owned facilities.
Minimum Requirements
OPTION 1 Experience: One (1) year of professional-level project management experience over multiple building and improvement projects, with responsibility from conception to completion.
Experience may include the following: assisting in the development and updating of project schedules, assisting in tracking construction budgets, managing Requests For Information, and coordinating design and construction submittals.
-AND- Education*: Associate Degree (or higher) in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
OPTION 2 Experience: Three (3) years of professional-level experience demonstrating frequent problem-solving, critical thinking, and management of multiple stakeholders' needs. Duties must include project documentation, informing stakeholders of project statuses, and managing contracts/agreements. Experience in construction trades is preferred.
*Education Substitutions You may substitute the associate degree if you meet one of the following options: - Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program in construction related trades resulting in journey-level status.
- One (1) additional year of qualifying experience with possession of 15 semester (23 quarter) units of coursework in the noted fields of study.
- Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Demonstrated leadership ability with strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong construction project management experience
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports
- Strong and effective presentation skills
- Critical thinker with the ability to remain objective, analyzing the facts, and evaluating options
- Effective negotiator with the skills and knowledge of techniques required to leverage contract terms
- Understanding of the County's Board approval process and experience preparing Board Agenda Items (BAI)
- Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field is preferred.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire bythe filing deadline.
There will be a
competitive evaluation of qualified candidates, based on the review of application material and supplemental questionnaire answers. It is to your advantage to be complete and thorough in your application and questionnaire responses, as resumes will not be reviewed as part of the competitive evaluation process.
The hiring department encourages applicants to attach a current resume to their application for use in other phases of the recruitment. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit t he Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
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Administrative Services UnitThe County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click here .
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .
