The Position
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)
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: 1) Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License. Out of state Motor Vehicle Operator's License will be accepted during the application period.
2) Possession of a valid State of California Professional License as an Architect or Professional Engineer. Out of state Professional Licenses will be accepted during the application period.
Education: Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, engineering, construction management or a closely related field.
Experience: Five (5) years of full-time (or its equivalent of full-time) professional architectural or engineering experience in the design and construction of architectural/engineering building construction, renovation, upgrading, remodeling, and tenant improvement projects.
Substitution for Professional License: Either: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, engineering, construction management or a closely related field AND two (2) additional years of qualifying experience noted above may be substituted for the required license.
OR Five (5) additional years of qualifying experience noted above may be substituted for the required license.
Desirable Qualifications:- Previous sustained experience in positions that required advanced project management and problem-solving skills
- Previous experience working for a public agency
- Previous experience supervising staff and evaluating performance
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. General working knowledge of other Microsoft Office applications such as Teams, Project, Outlook, PowerPoint and/or Access
Selection Process
Selection Plan: Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
Online Skills Assessment: The Oral Exam will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the job. In the assessment, candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of the competencies, as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include, but are not limited to: Analyzing and Interpreting Data, Innovative Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Mechanical Insight, Design Sense, Legal and Regulatory Navigation, Professional and Technical Expertise, Attention to Detail, Displaying Ownership and Accountability, Listening, Presentation Skill, Involving Others, Coaching and Developing Others and Leadership.
Tentative Dates: 5/14/24-5/19/24 Departmental Hiring Interview:Tentatively scheduled for 6/10/24
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Christine Bissada at Christine.Bissada@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs’ applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.
CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1343/Employee-Benefits
Closing Date/Time: 4/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
