Capital Projects Manager II (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works seeks Capital Projects Managers to plan, develop, and implement the County’s Capital Improvement Program, which modernizes and expands facilities, improves safety and efficiency, and supports new facility construction. The Capital Projects Manager II manages complex capital improvement and major maintenance projects through planning, design, bidding, construction, and the warranty period. Projects may include major remodels, new construction, renovations, upgrades, and tenant improvements, with responsibility for projects budgeted up to $40 million. The role manages simultaneous projects with differing budgets, deadlines, and levels of political sensitivity and visibility, and leads multidisciplinary teams to deliver Capital Program and Construction projects. The manager develops and manages project scope, schedules, and budgets; analyzes work plans and budgets; leads project teams; negotiates and modifies contracts; and resolves claims and disputes. The role prepares and reviews technical reports, designs, drawings, specifications, correspondence, and other project documentation; monitors estimates for labor, materials, and equipment; and addresses complex engineering issues to ensure regulatory and performance compliance. The manager conducts meetings and presentations for committees, approval agencies, clients, the public, and County leadership. The position coordinates with consultants, County staff, contractors, agencies, and the public; supports funding; and helps ensure safe construction sites and protection of program and community needs. It coordinates inspections, acceptance, occupancy approval, and project closeout with architects, contractors, construction managers, inspectors, regulatory authorities, operations staff, and Division of the State Architect staff. Other duties may be assigned. The typical qualification is five years of experience managing medium-to-large capital projects resulting in completed buildings or structures. A relevant college degree is desired but not required. The job requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces to observe and approve work, and to operate a vehicle. The eligible list may also be used for future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Requirements

Five years of experience as a project manager of medium-to-large capital projects resulting in the completion of buildings or structures; the posting describes this as a typical qualifying path.
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of architectural planning and design practices, architectural detailing and standards, building materials and methods, and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles as related to capital projects.
Knowledge of project development and management, contract negotiation, building cost estimates, budget preparation and control, finance mechanisms, construction codes and laws, construction administration and monitoring, and project scheduling.
Ability to analyze facility needs and recommend solutions; prepare construction and remodeling contract agreements; and manage large or complex projects from inception to completion.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, maintain cooperative working relationships, anticipate problems, resolve disputes, and collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to apply architectural or engineering techniques; review and recommend designs and contract documents; and maintain accurate project budgets, schedules, and records.
Ability to prepare and present reports and use a personal computer for complex spreadsheets, word processing, and project management.
Ability to perform physical tasks such as climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces to observe and approve work, and to operate a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
Experience managing projects for a local, state, or federal agency, general contractor, or developer.
Knowledge of Federal, State, Joint Commission, and HCAI (OSHPD) administrative codes and ability to apply HCAI rules and regulations to health care facility projects.
Experience with technical aspects of civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, and geotechnical engineering design and specifications, financing, estimating, budgeting, overhead, and design and construction costs.
Working knowledge of funding sources and restrictions, legal requirements for City, County, or State projects, and regulations and agencies affecting planning, zoning, design, and permitting.
Experience preparing final bid packages and collaborating onsite with contractors, trades, construction managers, resident engineers, and inspectors during construction.
Experience presenting at community meetings and to elected or appointed officials, boards, or commissions, and presenting project progress to a Director and Executive Team.
Ability to supervise, prepare, or participate in producing final architectural contract documents for medium-to-large construction and maintenance projects.
Excellent analytical and report-writing skills; strong organization and coordination skills; and strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with complex spreadsheets, word processing, cost tracking, scheduling, Procore, and project management software.
Familiarity with project development and monitoring resources such as BIM and Revit.
Experience with project delivery systems such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, GMP, CM at Risk, Lease-Lease-Back, and IPD.
Experience with HCAI (OSHPD) projects.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
Certification equivalent to LEED AP.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct, and control assigned capital projects from concept through design, construction, and closeout.
Manage simultaneous capital improvement and major maintenance projects, including projects with budgets up to $40 million.
Develop and manage project scope, schedules, and budgets; analyze work plans and budgets; and support funding efforts.
Lead, motivate, facilitate, and monitor multidisciplinary project teams.
Negotiate and modify contracts and resolve claims and disputes.
Prepare, review, and approve technical reports, designs, drawings, specifications, correspondence, and related documents.
Monitor estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, and address complex engineering problems to ensure regulatory and performance compliance.
Coordinate project work with consultants, County staff, contractors, agencies, and the public.
Ensure contractors maintain safe work sites and protect project and community needs.
Coordinate inspections, project acceptance, occupancy approval, punch-list resolution, and project closeout.
Conduct meetings and presentations for committees, approval agencies, clients, the public, and County leadership.
Perform physical site-observation tasks, including climbing ladders and walking on uneven surfaces, and operate a vehicle.