Supervising Capital Projects Manager (Open and Promotional)

County of San Mateo•San Mateo, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Public Works is seeking highly-qualified candidates for the position of Supervising Capital Projects Manager. Under general direction, this role involves planning, organizing, coordinating, supervising, and evaluating staff and activities within a unit focused on complex construction and capital improvement project management. The position assists in developing and implementing unit goals and process improvements, and provides support to staff on challenging, technical, and specialized projects. This is a working supervisor level within the Capital Projects Manager series, distinguished by its supervision of Level I Capital Project Managers and assignment to projects with budgets up to $75 million. The Department of Public Works focuses on the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects in San Mateo County's unincorporated areas, aiming to provide safe and accessible roads and structures. The Capital Projects Group handles a variety of building construction projects for county facilities including the airport, hospital, office buildings, parks, correctional facilities, and state courts. The project leader will need strong technical, organizational, project administrative, and budgeting skills.

Requirements

Five years of experience managing large capital projects, including at least five years of supervisory and/or management experience which may include managing a diverse project team associated with delivering high dollar value projects.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Skills in project management, strategic planning, and performance management.
Experience managing, directing, and overseeing professional service consultants.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and co-workers.
Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing.
Knowledge of architectural planning and design practices; building construction materials and methods; and structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering principles as related to capital improvement projects in government buildings including healthcare and correctional facilities.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulatory codes and rules; and contract development and administration experience related to public works facility improvement activities and operations.
Knowledge of the State of California and local jurisdiction regulations and permit procedures related to capital improvement projects.
Experience in public works project management, design, construction, and contracting for complex public works facility construction/improvement projects; and knowledge of standard practices related to public works projects.
Ability to monitor, review, and revise job orders, schedules, and budgets.
Ability to monitor and track project progress and expenditures and implement cost controls.
Supervisory principles and practices including work planning, scheduling, review, evaluation, corrective action and employee training.
Concepts of cost estimating, budgeting and scheduling techniques.
Architectural planning, detailing and design practices and standards.
Modern construction design methods and practices including, building construction materials.
Principles, practices, theories and techniques of construction management including management of all phases of project delivery from project planning to post-construction.
Structural, mechanical and electrical engineering principles as related to capital projects.
Project development, management and finance mechanisms.
Contract negotiation and management practices.
Codes, ordinances, laws and environmental standards and requirements, including LEED.
Construction administration including the roles and responsibilities of the various architectural/engineering disciplines, construction managers, contractors and other professionals in the design/construction process.
Construction safety standards, procedures, best practices and personal protective equipment.
Construction project management software and other various computer programs and applications relevant to the position.
Contract negotiation, building cost estimates and budget preparation and control.
Computer technology and management information systems including integrated workplace management software.
Plan, assign, supervise, review and monitor the work of others.
Develop training plan and train staff in related procedures.
Provide technical assistance to staff and subcontractors on assigned area.
Analyze operational and/or administrative problems, consider alternatives and recommend solutions.
Conduct and facilitate staff meetings.
Interact tactfully and effectively with a variety of individuals who may be emotional, hostile or irate.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Anticipate, investigate and research a wide spectrum of technical problems and develop alternative solutions.
Apply architectural and/or engineering techniques and methods.
Review and approve designs and contract documents for program compliance.
Prepare, maintain and monitor accurate project budgets, schedules and records.
Represent the department and make presentation as needed at townhall, community and commission meetings, public hearings and community outreach efforts related to the project.
Prepare and present a variety of reports and correspondence.
Use a personal computer for basic spreadsheet, word processing and project management programs.
Drive to and from jobsites located throughout the County; walk construction sites and/or natural terrain; climb ladders, scaffolds, lifts and inspect confined spaces to observe and approve work.

Nice To Haves

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination.

Responsibilities

Set work priorities and monitor activities of unit assigned; evaluate operations and recommend improvements.
Plan, schedule, assign and monitor work of assigned staff.
Support, assist and guide staff in difficult situations including contact with upset customers and escalated customer issues.
Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees and recommend initial corrective action and other personnel decisions for management approval.
Participate in the hiring of assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval.
Research and compile operational and statistical data and information from varied sources; maintain records; and prepare special and periodic reports.
Manage major and/or complex capital projects.
Manage the budgetary aspects of capital projects including analyzing, projecting and recommending fiscal expenditures; obtaining fiscal approval when required; and verifying, monitoring and processing fiscal/budgetary matters at various phases.
Represent the department at townhall, community and commission meetings; make presentations at public hearings; and conduct community outreach as necessary.
Prepare correspondence, communication and reports for the Board of Supervisors.
Manage permit applications, resolve claims and disputes, and file notices.
Act as coordinating liaison with county officials, consultants, contractors, architects, engineers, outside agencies and the public regarding capital improvement projects.
Work with consultants, architects, engineers, end users, building inspectors, maintenance and operations staff, contractors and vendors during the course of projects.
Perform related duties as assigned.