CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 37 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. Be a part of something great! We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team!

Requirements

Option I: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field -AND- Two years of project management experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Associate, Public Works.
Option II: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field -AND- Five years of experience coordinating building projects through all phases including program planning and development, systems development, resource management, budget management and control, schedule management and control, design, and construction of building projects.
Physical Class II - Light: Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States is required -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager is required.
Applicants MUST attach a copy of valid Certification within five (5) business days of application submission. Applications submitted without the required Certification will be rejected as incomplete.

Responsibilities

Manages the programming, design, construction, and post-construction of County capital projects of medium to large size by controlling all aspects of cost and schedule, and through resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery
Coordinates the input and efforts of all County departments associated with the project
Negotiates, administers, and controls contracts and agreements related to the project and serves as the official County administrative contact with consultants, developers, architects, contractors, and other public agencies
Identifies potential problem areas in advance, takes corrective action, advises others of required actions and brings unresolved difficulties to the attention of proper authority
Reviews and manages detailed project schedules based on approved completion dates
Coordinates the preparation of and periodically updates project cost estimates
Develops and monitors the detailed project budget
Develops, manages, and updates detailed total project cost estimates and project schedules, and exerts cost and schedule controls during all phases of project delivery
Authorizes expenditures within the budget and provides cost controls
Prepares and reviews project status reports
Reviews performance reports against project control criteria established in the Project Program Plan
Reviews changes in Program Plan requested by tenant departments
Reviews and makes recommendations on changes requested by user departments
Coordinates formal and informal design reviews with technical assistance from the Architectural Engineering Division
Reviews project-related information for submittal to the Chief Executive Office and the Board of Supervisors
Conducts construction progress reviews
Coordinates changes in scope of work with proper authority
Authorizes payments to architects and contractors within contract limits
Arranges for the timely availability of custom equipment for new facilities
Monitors and coordinates construction supervision and inspection
Authorizes technical change orders recommended by the appropriate engineering personnel within authority granted by the Board of Supervisors
Supervises subordinate staff as needed
Instructs lower-level project manager trainees in proper project management techniques as needed.