Senior Project Manager*

San Bernardino County Fire Department; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Public Works, Special Districts - Project Management Division invites applications for a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-value construction projects across water, wastewater, and related facilities. The role includes supervising other Project Managers, reviewing design plans, and managing contracts and schedules.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 4 years of relevant experience; substitutions allowed.

Qualifications

• Engineering or construction management degree required.
• 4 years of professional experience managing medium-large capital improvement projects.
• Experience with design, procurement and construction of infrastructure facilities/buildings/equipment.
• Substitutions: 2 extra years for degree; or 4 extra years for education substitution.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value and complex construction projects with hands-on oversight.
• Supervise and oversee other Project Managers working on plans and specifications.
• Administer and manage construction contracts, RFPs, estimating expenses, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and inspections and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management

PMP certification (desired)

Job description

The Job

Join Our Team!

The Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Project Management Division has a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager*who manageshigh-value and complex construction projects needing hands-on oversight of improvements, upgrades, and new construction of related road, water and wastewater systems and facilities. Responsibilities include supervising and overseeing other Project Managers that are engaged in preparing, reviewing, and approving structural, architectural and engineering design plans and specifications for water/sewer and power systems, including piping, pumps, pump stations, wells, motors, and meters, as well as district buildings, roads, and parks, and a variety of related capital improvement projects. This position administers and manages construction contracts, including requests for proposals, estimating expenses, determining/adhering to schedules, negotiating agreements and change orders, assuring compliance with building codes and inspections, and acting as technical advisor to ensure projects are completed safely, timely, and within contract specifications.

Official Title: Special Districts Senior Project Manager

Excellent Benefits

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Physical: Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Occasionally lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds.
• Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. Department vehicle will be provided as needed and when available. At the time of hire, the individual providing the transportation must provide a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
• Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Four (4) years of professional experience with responsibility for managing medium-large capital improvement projects, and which involved design, procurement and construction of infrastructure facilities/buildings/equipment.
• Substitutions: Two (2) additional years of experience may be substitute for the degree requirement. Education must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of coursework directly related to engineering, or construction management. (Relevant coursework must be included on supplemental question #3). OR Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Desired Qualifications

Possession of a Construction Management or Engineering degreewith an understanding of the varied environments and conditions common to San Bernardino County, is ideal. The prepared candidate will possess related experience with municipal agencies which manage water, sewer, road, and other similar services. Related experience with California Public Contract Code (PCC) and possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are also desired.

Selection Process

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the links below:

• Guide to Completing a County Job Application
• Applicant Information and the County Employment Process