Senior Capital Project Manager

Position Information

Bring your architecture and building experience to the County of Sonoma and become our next Senior Capital Project Manager with Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) !

Starting salary up to $80.71/hour ($168,451/year) plus a competitive total compensation package!*


What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

About the Position

Acting as a senior member of the SPI management team, the Senior Capital Project Manager (SCPM) provides overall supervision of Capital Projects branch staff responsible for new and ongoing projects, including evaluating performances, managing leaves, and assigning projects.

The SCPM ensures capital improvement projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet customers' satisfaction. Supporting the SCPM in these efforts is one Capital Project Manager (CPM). The Capital Projects Team is responsible for managing projects at the Main Adult Detention Facility, Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney, Public Defender, and Probation as well as all other County facilities. The SCPM is familiar with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and practices. In addition to providing leadership for the Capital Projects Unit, the SCPM is responsible for directly managing the most complex design and construction projects.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supervising and leading staff to optimize team dynamics to build a motivated and high performing team, including performance management, assignment of projects, and balancing workloads through the consideration of staff strengths and areas of expertise
• Monitoring required levels of productivity for reimbursable staff
• Advising staff of potential risks to execution and when to take corrective action
• Ensuring projects comply with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and policies
• Providing consultation on design and construction issues, accessibility standards, means and methods of construction, cost estimating, contract management, and procurement processes
• Recommending and implementing process improvements to project management

As our next SCPM, you will bring to the position your strong leadership and mentorship skills, dedication and desire to improve the built environment and embrace the County Board of Supervisors’ goals of sustainability, energy independence, social equity, and greenhouse gas reductions, and a solution-oriented mindset directed at overcoming complex building challenges. You will also bring your proven capital project management experience as well as experience and knowledge in many of the following areas:

• Public Contract Code, including references to Uniform Building Code and National Fire Protection Association
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Principles of energy efficiency, sustainability and carbon reduction strategies
• Practices in Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources
• Government capital building policies and procedures
• Computer aided design and drafting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Project

Requirement: To be considered for this position, possession of a current, valid certificate of registration as an Architect or Engineer issued by the State of California, or a Certified Construction Manager credential accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and issued by the Construction Management Association of America’s (CMAA) Construction Management Institute is required at time of application submission.

About the Department

Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) plans, builds, manages, and maintains the County of Sonoma's investment in critical services and quality infrastructure. SPI's multiple Divisions are dedicated to providing construction and maintenance services throughout the community, including:

• Administration
• Airport - operates and maintains airfield facilities for general and commercial services as well as corporate, recreational, law enforcement, emergency medical transport, and firefighting aircraft
• Integrated Waste (Refuse) - provides ecologically sound solid waste disposal, natural gas recovery, recycling, community hazardous waste disposal, and composting programs to the County
• Roads - performs design, construction, and maintenance of all roads, bridges, and minor drainage systems within the County road system, and keeps roads open and safely passable for the public
• Transit - delivers cost effective public transportation services to meet the public's transit needs
• Water Systems - operates, maintains, and improves the Fitch Mountain, Salmon Creek, Freestone, and Jenner water systems
• Fleet Operations
• Facilities Development Management

About Sonoma County

The County of Sonoma offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics that include over 200 award winning wineries, majestic redwoods, inspiring coastline and beaches, and the vibrant Russian River. Encompassing over one million acres of land and water, rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open spaces, the County is home to over 500,000 residents and offers a wide variety of art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index, and the Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities.

Please visit sonomacountyconnections.org for more information about Sonoma County, the place to live, work, and build your career.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

This employment list may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: 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 five years of experience as a professional architect, engineer, or construction manager with increasing responsibility for managing major commercial, institutional, and industrial design and construction projects including facility planning, preparation of cost estimates, and schedules, budget and schedule management, and the preparation or management of the preparation of construction plans and specifications, bidding management, and construction management as well as experience with lead or general supervision of subordinate staff would provide such opportunity. A Master’s degree in a related field and experience with project management for a mid-size public agency are 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: facility planning; architectural design, details, and standards; the principles and practices of civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering and landscape design; construction methods and materials; laws, ordinances, and codes concerning building design and construction; including the Americans with Disabilities Act; contract negotiation and administration relative to facility projects; preparation of cost estimates, budget, and schedule management; ; project management theory, practice, and procedures; construction administration.

Knowledge of: Public Contract Code and other laws relative to public sector construction; construction document preparation and specification writing; architectural theory, practices, and procedures; modern management practices; staff management, and supervision; computer word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and other software programs.

Ability to: deal effectively with professional engineers and architects, County departments, elected officials, consultants, contractors, and others involved in facility design, bidding, and construction; work constructively with people individually and in groups; read and correctly interpret building plans and specifications; make sound judgments based on research and analysis; plan and organize work activities and direct the work of others; apply professional techniques and methods to the solution of practical design and construction problems; prepare and present various reports both orally and in writing; make mathematical calculations; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; develop long range plans and programs which are in conformance with related County projects and policies; evaluate employee performance to identify achievements and areas needing improvement; effectively work with subordinate staff to successfully complete projects on time and within budget; manage multiple projects at the same time under pressure.

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 will 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%).Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is 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. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. 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: Continuous

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