Construction and Special Projects Manager

County of Sandoval; United States; On-site; USD 72,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sandoval is seeking a Project Manager for the Public Works Department to oversee facility and road construction projects, ensuring budgets, schedules, and quality standards are met. The role involves coordinating with architects, engineers, and other county departments to ensure compliance with codes and funding requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in construction management and at least five years of project management experience, plus a NM driver’s license

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field with 5 years of facility/road construction management experience.
• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License; erosion control inspector certification within 6 months of appointment.
• Experience delivering medium to large construction projects with responsibility for budgets and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Assess project needs for facility/road construction management and ensure compliance with county policies.
• Coordinate work with departments and outside entities, including permitting and approvals.
• Develop and administer stormwater compliance documents and ADA plans for the County.
• Review plans, specifications, pay applications, change orders, and contract documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and manage budgets for roadway and building projects; assist with funding applications.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Budget management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Scheduling

Reading plans

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

This job posting is only for candidates that are NOT current employees of Sandoval County. If you are a current employee, you must apply using the Workday Jobs Hub which can be found in the navigation menu on the left side of the screen when you log into Workday. Department: Public Works Pay: $72,217.60-$86,652.80 Close Date: 09-24-2026

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction, plans, directs, coordinates, and administers the project management activities for the Public Works Department including new facility construction and existing road reconstruction; coordinates the resource allocation of construction resources to specific projects; ensures that personnel assigned to projects have the appropriate skills and training; ensures policies, procedures, and guidelines related to construction management tasks are up to date; secures project services necessary to ensure the quality of work, compliance to budget, schedule and documentation requirements, compliance with applicable codes, standards, contract documents, and according to the County’s specifications; performs other support functions as directed by the Director of Public Works.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field, and five years of Facility/Road construction management experience for medium to large construction projects that includes overall responsibility for delivery of construction projects, resource allocation, inspection and compliance, and project budget and contract administration and oversight; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Must possess a certification as an Erosion Control Inspector, or obtain certification within six (6) months of appointment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Position reports to the Director of Public Works and does not exercise supervision over lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assesses project needs with respect to Facility/Road construction management requirements; reviews resources needed to support the needs of each Facility/Road construction project; and ensures compliance with County policies and procedures; coordinates work with other departments or outside entities relating to Facility/Road construction projects and execution of the work including issues related to permitting, code compliance, work hours, construction impacts, work schedules, project oversight, and staffing. Develops and administers stormwater compliance documents, Authority-wide Title VI, Environmental Justice and Limited English Proficiency and plans/programs, and ADA Transition Plans for the County and prepares a variety of reports. Reviews all Facility/Road construction plans and specification documents for accuracy and compliance with building codes; reviews pay applications, change orders, and certified payroll; tracks expenses as a percent of completion for each project. Reviews and evaluates Facility/Road project cost estimates for accuracy of quantities and pricing with contract and price agreement bid items; writes, reviews, and amends contracts as needed, requests for proposals, price agreements, policies and procedures, work orders, and NTP's; and completes and submits applications for funding for road, building and bridge projects to various funding sources including federal, state local, and tribal governments. Functions as a member of cross disciplinary team responsible for construction and maintenance of County facilities, stormwater and flood management, field services, and transportation systems. Coordinates project work with architects and engineers to ensure that Sandoval County facilities are up to code and that they pass all governmental inspections for approval; coordinates and collaborates with the road maintenance and facilities maintenance departments to accomplish special projects. Conducts regular inspections of construction projects to include roads, facilities, construction sites, and drainage ways, to ensure they are being built according to the approved plans and specifications, and in compliance with applicable regulation and requirements; and oversees contractors. Reviews project documentation such as progress payments, changes, work plans and progress reports and provides input and recommendations on project issues; writes, revises, and updates construction project/management related policies and procedures, reports, and contract documents. Prepares and manages budgets for assigned programs, roadway projects, building maintenance projects, and new construction projects. Participates in project reviews, discussions of issues, and resolution of problems related to construction activities. Attends meetings, including construction progress meetings, seminars, webinars, training, and construction industries meetings and seminars to share information and gain insight into current practices and performance enhancement products. Conducts training for staff, the public, county departments, and other government agencies as required. Performs other job-related duties as required.

Required Knowledge of

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of a Public Works Facility/Road construction projects.
• Business/industry principles and practices for project and construction management.
• Methods and techniques used in the performance of duties and responsibilities specific to civil engineering, construction management and project management.
• Building and road construction plans and building specifications and contracts.
• Standards and codes that govern construction in The State of New Mexico, public works contracting law, construction safety manuals, contract plans and specifications, and general construction industry practices.
• MS4 permit regulations, Title Vi, Title II, and Title IV of the ADA, and related disability civil rights laws and regulations.
• Advanced principles and practices of project management and construction.
• Methods and techniques of contract negotiation and administration.
• Principles, methods, and techniques of developing and managing schedules.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Principles of financial management (expenditure tracking, variance identification, revenue tracking).
• Techniques to work effectively under pressure, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing priorities.
• Effective communication principles and practices including oral and written communication.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers, computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and statistical databases.
• Principles and practices of governmental budget preparation and administration and funding opportunities.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles of business letter writing.

Required Skill in

• Overseeing and managing comprehensive Facility/Road construction projects including a series of inter-related projects or functional areas.
• Negotiating and administering construction and engineering services contracts, and third-party agreements.
• Reading, analyzing and correcting building and road construction plans and in reading and analyzing building specifications and contracts.
• Preparing and administering large Facility/Road project budgets and schedules.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the public.
• Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
• Developing and administering goals, objectives, guidelines and procedures for construction project operations and activities.
• Interpreting and applying applicable federal, state and local policies, laws , and regulations.
• Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.
• Responding to inquiries; effective oral and written communication.
• Applying advanced project management and program development techniques and principles.
• Working cooperatively with other departments, agency officials, and outside agencies.
• Developing and monitoring departmental and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
• Evaluating processes and procedures for improvement and cost-effectiveness.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work is performed in a standard office environment with some work performed outdoors. Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time, stooping, lifting and carrying books or files weighing up to 50 pounds. Work frequently involves extended periods of time viewing a computer monitor and operating a keyboard. Work regularly requires speaking, hearing and utilizing a phone, calculator, cell phone, copier or fax machine. Occasionally may be exposed to large or working machinery, extreme weather conditions, hazardous chemicals and potential physical harm when conducting inspections, site visits and working in the field. Operates a County vehicle as necessary to attend meetings, training and perform inspections or site visits and related job duties.

We foster an organization that engages its citizens and exceeds their needs. We promote organizational excellence through collaborative leadership, improved communications and the development of employee learned programs. We ensure employees' skills and County policies are aligned with County goals and objectives to sustain investment in public and organizational infrastructures. Sandoval County is always recruiting for hardworking, qualified people to join our workforce. If you have a passion for public service and for serving the residents of our county, we could be a great fit for you!