Capital Project Manager - Promotional

Position Information

This recruitment is promotional only. You must presently be a full or part-time regular or probationary County of Sonoma, Community Development Commission, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, or Sonoma County Water Agency employee in order to apply for this position. Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) has requested a department promotional certification to fill a Capital Project Manager position. Only qualified permanent and/or probationary SPI department employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list.

As an integral member of the management team, the Capital Project Manager reports directly to the Senior Capital Project Manager and oversees the planning, design, and construction of major or specialized projects that span several years and result in a new building, a major addition, or renovation of a complete complex of facilities. This position is also responsible for long-range facility planning studies and supervises a team of project specialists and administrative staff. Additionally, day-to-day operations require that the Capital Project Manager collaborates and coordinates with other County divisions/departments such as Accounting, Facilities & Operations, Purchasing, Real Estate, etc.

Duties of this position include:

• Making sure that the scope of work prepared is consistent with the Project’s Goal, meet the budget & schedule perimeter
• Reviewing the project initiation form, and other funding related form prepared by the Project Specialists
• Reviewing the paper works related to the execution of projects - including (not limited to) Task Orders, Board Items, Contract Agreements are compliance with California Public Contract Code
• Reviewing construction documents that are submitted by the Consultants
• Making sure that the team’s workload is suitable by prioritizing the projects for the team to work on
• Excellent communication, supervisory and customer service skills

In order to continuously evaluate and improve the quality of our service, the ideal Capital Project Manager candidate possesses significant experience in planning, design, bid, and construction phase management and knowledge of the related environmental review processes. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Bluebeam is desired. Additionally, the ideal candidate has many of the following:

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively oversee multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience developing and managing budgets and schedules and a passion for getting things done, on time, and on budget
• Demonstrated experience using earned value methodologies to maintain cost and schedule performance perimeters
• Multiple years of experience ensuring task orders, Board Items, contract agreements, etc. are compliant with California Public Contract Code and the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Act
• The ability to analyze performance and workload data to develop and implement efficient and cost-effective procedural changes, methods, and systems
• Excellent communication skills, and can effectively interact with contractors, staff, department heads, and County officials
• Strong analytical skills, expert judgment, and a commonsense approach to addressing daily challenges
• A high level of integrity, a positive attitude, and the ability to lead without ego

While the position’s hours are normally Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm PST in an office environment, depending upon operational needs, the Capital Project Manager must be willing to work at project sites.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience and Education: Any combination of education, training, and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, this would include graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in architecture, engineering, or construction management and four years of experience as a professional architect, engineer, or certified construction manager with increasingly responsible experience managing major commercial, institutional, or industrial design and construction projects which included the supervision of staff. Experience with project management for a mid-size public agency is also desirable.

Certificate: Possession of a current, valid certificate of registration as an Architect or Engineer issued by the State of California, or possession of a Certified Construction Manager credential accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) certification and issued by Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Construction Management Institute.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment, to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: the principles related to major building and major facility design, construction, and long term maintenance; laws, ordinances, and codes, including the Americans With Disabilities Act, related to design and construction of major buildings and facilities; major buildings and facilities construction methods and materials and their application to design.

Working knowledge of: Public Contracts Code and other laws and regulations relative to major public sector construction; contract administration pertaining to major buildings and facilities; and preparation of cost estimates, budget, and schedule management.

Ability to: read and correctly interpret complex plans and specifications; work with people in groups and individually; coordinate the work of engineers, architects, contractors, and others engaged in the programming, planning, design, and construction of large, complex, or specialized projects; plan and organize major work projects and make assignments of work in order to meet deadlines on large and complex projects; use computers and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and project management applications; manage consultants’ preparation of construction and contract documents; communicate both orally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance; evaluate and communicate to direct reports regarding behavior and performance achievements and areas needing improvement; make mathematical calculations; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actions.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation may be required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: MANAGEMENT*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan :Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan :Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 6/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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