Capital Improvement Manager
About The Position
The Capital Improvement Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The Capital Improvement Manager oversees project management of capital projects and facility upgrade projects, and works with professional, technical and supervisory staff to ensure project schedules, costs and performance meet expectations. The Capital Improvement Manager monitors the progress of assigned projects at all stages of development to ensure projects are delivered timely, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The Capital Improvement Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, public finance, planning, project management, construction management, management, civil engineering or related field.
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public administration, capital improvement program/project management, or comparable experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including two (2) years of supervisory responsibility.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of the following certification is desired, but not required: Valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Civil Engineer in the State of California.
Responsibilities
- Plans, coordinates, manages and oversees activities including the budgeting, scheduling, programming, planning, design development and construction of City infrastructure projects including streets, traffic control devices, sewer lines, water lines, buildings, parks, and other facilities/infrastructure owned and operated by the City.
- Develops and implements department goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Coordinates Capital Projects Department activities with those of other City departments and other public agencies.
- Directs, oversees and participates in the development of various department work plans.
- Leads the development of the City’s Capital Improvement Program and budget.
- Manages and oversees the review of CIP requests and proposals during the annual budget process.
- Participates in department budget preparation and administration.
- Prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations and justification for requests related to staffing, supplies, materials, equipment, training, etc.
- Reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of a variety of reports, correspondence, and special studies.
- Responds to complex citizen inquiries and complaints.
- Represents the department and City at a variety of meetings.
- Implement and/or oversee various special projects assigned to the Capital Projects Department.
- Provides legislative analysis of potential new legislation.
- Conducts grant research and prepares grant applications on behalf of the Department.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support and enhance the City’s Capital Improvement Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
