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County of Orange · 1 month ago

Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$141K/yr - $195K/yr

6+ years exp

The County of Orange is seeking an experienced Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Director to oversee the implementation of airport capital improvement projects at John Wayne Airport. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders and managing a team to ensure projects are executed efficiently and effectively.

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Responsibilities

Oversee a multidisciplinary project management team dedicated to the implementation of airport capital improvement projects, as well as the Construction and Logistics Management team (CALM)

Execute the airport’s $700 million Capital Improvement Plan and other improvement plans in a variety of vertical and horizontal projects. Requires coordination of multiple concurrent projects, while minimizing impacts on airport operations

Partner with procurement in contracting appropriate Public Works Construction Projects, consultant services, A/E services, and Job Order Contracts (JOC)

Plan, assign, and supervise work to ensure projects are timely, cost effective, and of high-quality

Effectively manage programs, plans, budgets, resources and procedures

Serve as the primary back-up to the Deputy Airport Director, Planning and Development

Qualification

Construction ManagementAviation ExperienceProject ManagementPMP CertificationContract AdministrationBudget ManagementPlanningOrganizationLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Six (6) years of professional project management, engineering and/or construction management experience related to long-range programs or large-scale infrastructure projects, such as airports, public buildings, roads, bridges, flood control facilities, or landfills from the inception phase through the close-out phase

Three (3) years of lead/supervisory experience

At least four (4) years of aviation specific experience

A bachelor's degree in engineering, planning, architecture, construction management, or a related field

Valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, by date of appointment

Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment

Ability to evaluate, analyze, and apply technical information across multiple disciplines

Demonstrate sound management and leadership skills to guide a team of professional project managers, construction managers, contractors/consultants, and CALM team

Work independently to provide planning, administrative, and technical review for design and construction of capital projects

Knowledge and application of principles of project management, architectural/engineering design and construction practices in multiple disciplines such as architectural, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and heating, ventilating and air conditioning

Knowledge of California Public Contracting Code, uniform building codes, Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, FAA Grant Assurance requirements, Federal, State and local codes and regulations and other pertinent safety rules and regulations

Experience in contract administration

Ability to apply Project Management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, budget management, scheduling and monitoring

Knowledge and literacy in the use of project management software and GIS/BIM software

Delegate, review, and monitor assigned work for quality, timeliness, and accountability

Conduct performance planning, performance evaluation, and coaching to develop and mentor staff

Ability to proactively lead project team and collaborate with stakeholders from project concept to completion

Provide leadership and guidance to internal and contracted staff to achieve project and developmental goals that are aligned with overall business objectives, budgets, and priorities

Monitor team members and enforces safety guidelines to ensure safe work practices

Ability to understand, interpret and enforce compliance with plans, specifications schedules and contract provisions

Ability to recognize and anticipate problems of project scope, budget, schedule, and plans and specifications and determine necessary changes

Resolve escalated issues and escalate where appropriate

Ability to perform calculations necessary to determine quantities and prepare estimates

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff, contractors, and representatives of other agencies and departments

Ability to research, evaluate, estimate and accurately interpret and apply technical data and policy information to solve problems and/or make recommendations to management

Plan and organize work effectively to ensure that assignments are on schedule

Complete assignments on time and within budget and policy

Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

Ability to manage changing and competing priorities/interests

Experience in presenting orally and in writing, proposals, progress reports, and recommendations to the highest levels in the organization including the Board of Supervisors, County executive management, private sector executives, contractors, and external stakeholders

Demonstrate political savvy when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders, including other airport staff, staff from other County departments, airport tenants, the public, community groups, city staff, and the Board of Supervisors

Effective in orally and written communication, including the ability to provide technical information in a clear and concise manner

Communicate in an effective manner to individuals and/or groups with diverse interests including contractors and departmental representatives

Negotiate and manage competitive bidding processes for complex contracts