Capital Planning and Project Manager I

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ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general supervision, the Capital Planning & Project Manager I (CPPM I) leads the full lifecycle of routine capital improvements and facilities-planning projects—from program planning through final acceptance of construction and warranty period. You will coordinate and direct consultant teams, manage project budgets and schedules, oversee bid solicitations and contract awards, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes (including ADA and sustainability standards), and County procurement regulations. Acting as the primary liaison among County departments, consultants, contractors, community groups, and regulatory agencies, you will resolve technical and logistical challenges, maintain clear project documentation, and deliver successful outcomes that enhance County facilities and services.
Hybrid schedule:
DPW has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate:

Our ideal CPPM I brings hands-on experience delivering moderately complex capital and facilities-planning projects on time and within budget, with proven expertise in bid solicitation, contract award, and progress-payment oversight.

Taking on the role of project leader, the CPPM I will oversee all the elements of a project, from initial scope development, to assembling the right team to execute the work ensuring the project runs smoothly.

The ideal CPPM I will have the ability to successfully collaborate across County departments, special districts, regulatory agencies, and community groups through clear, respectful communication.

Exceptionally organized, they maintain precise project documentation and distill complex technical and financial details into concise reports for leadership and public audiences. A resourceful problem-solver, they anticipate site-level challenges and implement compliant, cost-effective solutions, taking full ownership from kickoff through closeout while adapting seamlessly between remote and onsite work.

Above all, they share our commitment to stewardship, integrity, and continuous improvement, delivering public facilities that truly serve the community.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Construction principles and practices including materials, methods, and tools involved in repair and construction of buildings, structures, and infrastructure.
• Federal, state, and local codes, statutes, and regulations pertaining to public sector construction projects and contract and labor compliance.
• Principles and practices of project management and evaluation.
• Cost estimating and cost control techniques.
• Public safety and security including relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local and state security operations for the protection of people, property, and data.
• Government purchasing and bidding policies, practices, and procedures.
• Professional services contracting.
• Computer technology, including project management systems and software.
• Disability access compliance and related Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws.
• Sustainable Green building principles and practices.
• Real estate, including principles and practices of effective commercial property management.
• Budget development and tracking, cost control procedures, financial forecasting, and fiscal analysis.
• Space and furniture planning.
• Project planning including plan development, implementation, and maintenance.

Ability to:

• Develop, manage and implement a variety of projects to meet County goals and objectives.
• Represent the County in meetings with other departments, agencies, contractors, businesses, and the public.
• Identify problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Coordinate and adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Adapt technology equipment to serve user needs.
• Manage financial resources.
• Employ critical thinking by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Assess and manage program and project funds from various funding sources.
• Prepare and deliver effective presentations to governing boards, the public, and a variety of audiences.
• Analyze and solve problems quickly and effectively.
• Manage the work of project consultants, contractors, and staff working on a project.
• Adapt to changing priorities.
• Conduct a variety of management, operational, and budgetary studies and projects.
• Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Draft and interpret contract terms.
• Read blueprints and maps.
• Perform complex analysis including financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other County departments, property owners, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
• Handle conflict effectively.
• Use computer programs for financial modeling, project management and word processing.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing on legal, financial, and administrative topics.
• Develop management information reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, project management, civil, structural or mechanical engineering, facilities planning, design management, architecture, business, economics, planning or a related field.

Required education is interchangeable with project management experience related to the area of assignment on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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