Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager

Contra Costa County; California (MO); On-site; USD 105,863 - 128,677; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule providing supportive work/life balance

Opportunities to contribute to tangible end-products

Strong employee satisfaction and camaraderie

Job summary

A county public works department in California is offering an Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager position. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have two years of project management experience. The role involves executing capital projects, overseeing consultants, and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met. The position provides a flexible work schedule and the chance to contribute to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing Capital Projects throughout Contra Costa County.
• Assist with oversight of consultants, such as designers and other support staff.
• Support higher level staff with various tasks related to ongoing projects.
• Assist with change orders and ensure payments follow county policies.
• Ensure projects adhere to timelines and are completed within budgets.
• Participate in ensuring that projects are properly closed out.

Skills

Basic understanding of design and construction process

Strong communicator

Positive attitude

Customer-focused

Detail-oriented

Can assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

California motor vehicle operator’s license

Job description

Base pay range

$105,863.00/yr - $128,677.00/yr

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Overview

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department is offering an Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager position located in Martinez, CA. Candidates should have an entry‑level project management background to support multiple capital facility and building renovation projects through completion and provide backup to other project managers.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of design and construction process
• Strong communicator, positive attitude, team‑oriented
• Customer‑focused, detail‑oriented
• Ethics, integrity, credibility
• Can assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• License: valid California motor vehicle operator’s license
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
• Experience: Two years of full‑time project management experience

Responsibilities

• Assist with executing Capital Projects throughout Contra Costa County
• Assist with oversight of consultants, such as designers and other support staff
• Support higher level staff with various tasks related to ongoing projects
• Assist with change orders and ensure payments follow county policies, guidelines, and procedures
• Assist in ensuring projects adhere to timelines and are completed within allocated budgets
• Take part in ensuring that projects are properly closed out at completion

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule providing supportive work/life balance
• Opportunities to contribute to tangible end‑products with creative and aesthetic importance
• Work impacts safety and environment for many county departments
• Strong employee satisfaction and camaraderie in the Public Works Department

Selection Process

Applicants must apply online at www.cccounty.us/hr. Qualified candidates will be invited to an online video assessment measuring competencies. Successful applicants will then participate in a departmental hiring interview.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Contra Costa County considers all applicants for employment without regard to protected categories under the law.