Job Description

Overview

The primary role of the Department of Public Works (DPW) Capital Project Manager (Project Manager) is to manage the design and construction of multiple capital improvement projects. The projects could be road, landslide repair, bridge, and/or airport projects. Project Managers are responsible for managing engineering firms that design projects and construction management firms that oversee construction. Project Managers will receive assistance with engineering issues. Project Managers will coordinate with oversight agencies, such as Caltrans, that oversee project funding. An engineering degree is not required.

Responsibilities

• Develops, plans, manages, and executes major capital improvement projects
• Administers design and construction contracts by reviewing program reports, designs, specifications, estimates, invoices, and construction activities of firms under contract to ensure compliance with project scope and design criteria; evaluates completed projects; verifies that contractual terms have been met.
• Consults with other County departments, outside agencies, and the public.
• Represents the Public Services Department or Public Works Department on committees and makes presentations as required for project communication and/or approval.
• Monitors and reports on the budgets, schedules, and status of work being performed by subordinate employees, consultants, and contractors
• Coordinates and supervises work done jointly with other County departments and divisions relative to assigned projects.
• Responsible for all phases as required for assigned projects including project initiation, consultant selection, design, bidding, construction, and post construction.
• Confers with and coordinates other County department managers and representatives regarding new construction and/or alterations to existing facilities.
• Conducts feasibility studies and research to determine project requirements, options, and costs for proposed infrastructure modifications.
• Prepares project budgets and schedules, and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and meeting approved budgets and schedules.
• Prepares consultant solicitations; supervises consultant selection process; negotiates and administers consultant contracts.
• Directs consultants in the design and preparation of plans and specifications that meet project requirements and comply with County standards.
• Develops cost estimates or manages the preparation of cost estimates for projects and makes recommendations as needed to meet project budgets.
• Prepares and process documents necessary for applicable notices, permits, and approvals.
• Prepares or manages preparation of documents necessary for bidding and manages the bidding process.
• Monitors construction for conformity and compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances.
• Manages projects during construction including coordination of County departments and preparation or evaluation of change orders, payment requests, punch lists, and reports.
• Assures that as-built data is properly recorded, operation and maintenance data are submitted and distributed, and that projects are properly closed out at completion
• Follow through on warranty issues during warranty period and assures timely and proper repair or replacement of covered items.
• Provides regular status reports for all assigned projects.
• Assists in preparation or evaluation of reports, studies, correspondence, long range plans, or presentations, as required.
• Reports to Public Services Director, Public Works Director and/or Board of Supervisors regarding progress and status of assigned projects.
• Travel to various off-site locations to oversee compliance with project plans, specifications, codes, and relevant ordinances in construction projects.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of design and construction, especially as applied to public projects which come under the jurisdiction of the County.
• Laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances impacting construction in Lake County.
• Construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Construction project management.
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Contract administration.
• Proper inspection methods and procedures.
• Research and statistical methods.
• Computer equipment and software applicable to construction project administration.
• Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation.

Ability to:

• Read and correctly interpret complex plans and specifications.
• Work with people in groups and individually
• Coordinate the work of engineers, architects, contractors, and others engaged in the programming, planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects.
• Plan and organize major work projects and make assignments of work to meet deadlines on large and complex projects.
• Use computers and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and project management applications.
• Manage consultants preparation of construction and contract documents.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance.
• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff.
• Provide input for plans, designs, and specifications for public works construction projects.
• Administer contracts.
• Analyze and evaluate construction project data and information, developing sound recommendations.
• Oversee and perform construction inspections, ensuring compliance with contracts, plans, and specifications, and proper use of quality materials.
• Make accurate engineering calculations.
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients.

Licensing and Certifications

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Drivers License.

Education and Experience

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the development and oversight of construction projects, including experience in project administration.

Completion of a bachelors degree with coursework in engineering, construction management, or project management is desirable.

Working Conditions, ADA, and Other Requirements

The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Incumbents generally work outside of a typical office environment and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces.

Positions in this class typically require sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedan tary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary.

A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment.

Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law).

Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County.

The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a meet and confer process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

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