Senior Capital Project Manager

Position Information Are you ready to shape the future of Sonoma County? Join Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) as our next Senior Capital Project Manager and put your architecture and construction expertise to work on projects that make a lasting impact 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 – schedule that meets needs may be available depending on assignment Salary Advancement – salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months full time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase every year thereafter, until reaching top of range Paid Time Off – competitive vacation, sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year Staff Development/Wellness – annual benefit allowances up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for majority of employee‑only and employee+family health plan options Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post‑retirement health insurance/benefits Retirement – a pension fully integrated with Social Security Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment Additional Benefits – excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more 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 the Capital Projects team responsible for new and ongoing projects. As the division lead, the SCPM also supports County Administration through management of the Capital Improvement Plan, managing the capital project budgets, professional services agreements, and major construction contracts, and advising the Deputy Director on strategic goals and the long‑term vision for the team. 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) and the Capital Projects Team, who 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, and applies them as required. 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 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, procurement processes, and construction administration Recommending and implementing process improvements to project management Skills As our next SCPM, you will bring 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 Minimum Qualifications Experience and Education: 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 construction plans and specifications, bidding management, and construction management. 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) 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. 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 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 that 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. How To Apply Applications are accepted online at Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax ), 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. Equal Opportunity Employer We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County of Sonoma is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need. #J-18808-Ljbffr