Facility Project Specialist II

County of Mendocino; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Mendocino is seeking an experienced construction project manager to lead capital improvement and building projects from inception to completion in Mendocino County, California. You will supervise contractors and consultants, ensure compliance with plans, and prepare budgets and reports.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience, multiple project management skills, and a track record of managing multimillion-dollar capital projects within the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management or related field.
• Up to two years of education may be substituted with related experience.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management.
• Experience managing projects over $300,000; coordinating engineers, inspectors and contractors.
• Desirable experience with CADD, MS Project, Primavera or similar PM software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building modification or construction contracts from RFP through construction and warranty period.
• Design and prepare plans and specifications meeting project requirements and county standards.
• Monitor construction for conformity with plans, specs, codes and ordinances.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, contractors, engineers, estimators and inspectors.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, utilities, and others for facility projects.
• Prepare cost estimates, project budgets and progress payments; review change orders.
• Provide regular status reports for all assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Budgeting

Contract administration

Public sector

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Timberline

CAD/Design tools

Job description

The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur. Under general direction, manages the County's capital improvement and construction projects from inception to completion; ensures projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, the public contract code, and prudent construction project management procedures; performs space assessments and financial and administrative studies related to capital improvement projects; exercises technical and functional supervision of contractors, consultants, and support personnel. Supervisor Academy is mandatory for all supervisors and consists of nine courses that must be completed within two years. Participation is required and completed during work hours.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee building modification or construction contracts for County buildings from projects definition and requests for proposal through construction phase and warranty period.
• Design and prepare or direct the design and preparation of plans and specifications that meet project requirements and comply with County standards.
• Monitor construction for conformity and compliance with plans, specifications, codes and ordinances.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, implementation teams, contractors, engineers, estimators and inspectors, may provide direction and supervision to others in completion of assignments.
• Coordinate with outside agencies, utilities, and others for ancillary needs for facility projects.
• Coordinate approval of materials and shop drawings; review and recommend change orders and progress payments on construction to ensure that new construction and alteration work complies with plans, specifications and codes.
• Review and check for accuracy the progress reports submitted by contractors.
• Provide regular status reports for all assigned projects.
• Prepare a variety of written correspondence including cost estimates, project budgets, and operational correspondence; prepares or coordinates special research studies and comprehensive reports related to County building facilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree, or the completion of the equivalent units of course work, from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Construction Management, Facilities Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Construction Technology, or closely related field.

Education Substitution: Up to two (2) years of the education requirement may be substituted with related experience at a rate of two (2) years of experience to one (1) year of education. (i.e. Associate's degree, or equivalent in related coursework, plus four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible related experience.)

Additional Substitution: The educational requirement may be substituted with 10 years of full-time progressively responsible related experience in construction and construction project management.

In addition to the above education requirements, requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction project management and capital projects planning; managing the construction and design of small to moderate size capital improvement and construction projects, ($50,000 - $300,000); andtwo (2) years of experience managing progressively complex projects exceeding $300,000; or two (2) years of experience as a Facility Project Specialist I with Mendocino County.

Desirable Experience: Operation and use of computer aided design and drafting (CADD) application programs, MS Project, Timberline, ShureTrak, or Primavera, and project management experience with Mendocino County or other municipality.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Incumbents must possess and maintain, or obtain and maintain, all licenses, certifications, registrations, and/or other requirements identified in the minimum qualifications, as applicable, and within the timeframes specified. These requirements are conditions of continued employment and minimum qualifications for the position. Failure to possess, obtain, or maintain any required license, certification, registration, or other requirement within the specified timeframe may result in rejection during the probationary period, or disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Knowledge of:

• Modern principles of building and facility design, construction, industry standard and long term maintenance.
• Laws, ordinances and codes related to design and construction.
• Construction methods and materials and their application to design.
• Project management techniques relating to construction projects.
• Public contract code and other laws relative to public sector construction.
• Computer software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and project management applications.

Skill in:

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Using a computer to accurately enter and retrieve data and information.
• Communicating clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of individuals.

Mental and Physical Ability to:

• Read, comprehend and correctly interpret instructions, routine correspondence and memos, complex plans, specifications and schedules.
• Manage projects and schedules involving the work of engineers, architects, contractors and others engaged in the programming, planning and construction of projects;
• Develop and prepare construction and contract documents; manage several projects concurrently;
• Make mathematical calculations;
• Analyze situations accurate and adopt an effective course of action;
• Write concise specifications;
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in order to work productively and cooperatively in groups and individually.
• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, stoop, bend, reach, use hands to finger, handle, grasp or feel or hold objects, to reach with hands and arms, see, speak and hear.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the incumbent is occasionally required to lift and carry, push and/or pull, or move objects weighing more than 20 pounds.

Examination Process:

All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed, and those determined to be most qualified will move forward in the selection process; incomplete applications will not be considered. The examination will consist of a Training and Experience (T&E) Evaluation designed to assess each candidate’s education, training, and experience as they relate to the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful job performance. Candidates will respond to a structured questionnaire, and all responses will be evaluated using pre-established, job-related rating criteria. Scores will be assigned based on the quality and relevance of the information provided. The resulting score will determine each candidate’s placement on the employment list. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.

Special Testing:

The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and/or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at [phone]. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements:

Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and/or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.

Learn more:

• E-Verify Notice of Participation (Download PDF reader)
• Right to Work (Download PDF reader)

The County of Mendocino is an Equal Opportunity Employer