NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Capital Projects Manager I-III
City of San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $112K/yrThe City of San Luis Obispo is recruiting for the position of Capital Projects Manager I-III within the Public Works Department. The role involves project management and oversight for the planning, design, and construction phases of capital projects, including managing budgets and schedules.
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Responsibilities
Manages City capital improvement projects, including the planning, scheduling, design, and construction of buildings, parks, streets, utilities, and other facilities owned and operated by the City
Assists in the development and application of City project delivery policies, following general guidelines or professional and administrative standards in accomplishing assignments
Reports to supervisor and others in the City organization on the status of projects and other assignments; suggests, discusses, makes recommendations, and implements strategies to improve project delivery services
Leads or participates in the selection of, and oversees consultants retained to provide particular expertise for project studies, programming, development, design, or management; participates in or manages the selection and development of contracts with consulting firms; negotiates contracts with outside consultants
Plans and assists staff and consultants in establishing project schedules and milestones; prepares and communicates schedules and reports on progress of project activities; develops critical path or project flow diagrams to plan, set, and evaluate progress on project tasks; communicates deviations from project schedule and proposes alternatives to align project activities with planned schedule
Plans and assists staff and consultants in establishing project budgets; tracks and reports on project expenditures; communicates deviations from project expenditure plan and proposes alternatives to align expenditures with budget
Prepares project staff reports for City Council, Planning Commission, and other advisory bodies and makes presentations to the City Council, boards and commissions, advisory committees, and citizen groups
Proactively and as early as possible, resolves issues that may affect the cost, quality, timeliness, or public perception of a project
Coordinates with City Attorney’s Office on the preparation and review of required contract documents
Evaluates the work effort required for projects and identifies the resources to provide that work effort; prepares and executes plan to retain required staff and/or consultant skills
Interprets and applies relevant codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, and adopted standards
Performs contract administration activities which include, but are not limited to, plan and specification preparation and reviews, contract preparation and execution, purchase order creation, contract change order approval, payment approval, dispute resolution, acceptance, and bond release approval
Oversees the preparation of project technical reports and design for approval/acceptance
Proactively evaluates operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares reports of operations and activities
Prioritizes and directs the work of project assignments and is responsible for quality, schedule, and cost control; works closely with the supervisor to coordinate project work and ongoing priorities
Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in architecture, landscape architecture, construction management, environmental planning, or a related field; or An equivalent combination of education and experience
A valid California class C driver's license and a satisfactory driving record
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in the development, implementation, and management of design, construction, or capital projects for Capital Projects Manager II
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the development, implementation, and management of design, construction, or capital projects for Capital Projects Manager III
Preferred
A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) is desired
Benefits
Retirement: California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). The City participates only in the medicare portion of Social Security.
Health: the City has a cafeteria plan for health, dental and vision insurance and contributes towards medical insurance. Employees may choose from several health insurance options. There are also two dental plans to choose from.
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance: group term life and AD&D insurance is provided for all regular employees. The amount of coverage varies depending on the classification. Employees may purchase additional life and AD&D insurance for themselves and their dependents.
Vacation: employees receive 12 days per year increasing to 20 days after 20 years.
Holidays: employees receive 12-13 days per year depending on the classification.
Sick Leave: employees receive 12 days per year.
Administrative Leave: is a benefit available to management employees. The number of administrative leave hours varies depending on the classification.
Flexible Work Schedule: is available to many positions within the City organization.
Long Term Disability Insurance: is available for regular employees. The amount of benefit and contribution by employee varies by classification.
Deferred Compensation: is available for employees to set aside a portion of their salary on a pre-tax basis to supplement retirement.
Wellness Program: offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being.
Employee Assistance Program: a counseling and consultation service designed to help employees and eligible family members with a wide range of personal issues.
Flexible Benefits Program: available to help employees save taxes on: (1) Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions, (2) Unreimbursed/ uncovered medical expenses, and (3) Dependent care expenses.
Tuition Reimbursement: up to $1500 annually for job-related educational costs is available to employees who have passed probation.
Trip Reduction Incentive Program (TRIP): incentives are available for employees who voluntarily participate in alternative forms of transportation to and from work.
Computer Purchase Program: interest-free loans to employees who have passed probation and who purchase computers for personal use with City approved software configuration.
Professional Association for City Employees (PACE): voluntary organization for professional development training classes, monthly membership meetings with a variety of speakers, and social functions designed to facilitate interaction with employees from all departments in a relaxed setting away from work.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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