Capital Improvement Manager

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Friday, June 6, 2025

Exam#: 25/14K48/05JA

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks (PWFP) Department is in immediate need for a Capital Improvements Manager. Under general direction, the Capital Improvements Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the administrative and fiscal aspects of the design and construction of capital improvement projects. The position functions as a liaison for project team activities between architects, engineers, construction contractors and various County agents and personnel.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis County-wide.

Examples of Duties

Responsible for the management of multiple complex projects that require an in-depth understanding of project budgets, scoping, project size, state and local agencies, general architectural and site analysis on multi-year projects

Plan, organize, and direct the annual work plan of assigned staff to allow for the development, design, construction and modifications, of scheduled capital projects and unscheduled maintenance within the developed schedule, budget and funding

Prepare and process RFP’s, correspondence, reports, contract documents, legal notices, testing and inspections; reviews bids and proposals to make recommendations on awarding of contracts and team selection

Attends meetings and makes presentations to project team, community groups, relevant agencies and the Board of Supervisors

Administers construction contracts, including work inspection, contract revisions, submittals, payments, schedules, budgets and project closeouts

Determine staffing needs of the assigned area and oversee selection, training and evaluation of subordinates, coordinate the development of subordinate management staff and motivate staff to meet organizational goals and objectives

Reviews and approves technical reports, designs, and contract documents to ensure compliance with projects and budget estimates; coordinates the review and/or preparation and implementation of schematic plans, design development, specifications, and cost estimates with clients, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, and related professional service providersTo view the complete job description, visit the Monterey County website: Capital Improvement Manager

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of project management, including planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating

Contract negotiation tactics and strategies

Principles of architectural design, security systems design, construction and related fields to include components of the California Environmental Quality Act; principles of structural, mechanical and electrical design to include related building codes

Public administration, including the principles and practices of governmental budgeting, human resources management, and the organization and functions of County government

Applicable federal, state, and local laws related to the assigned project area; energy conservation and environmental management systems

Safe working practices related to capital improvement/construction activities, building safety regulations, CAL OSHA to include pertinent methods and equipment

Research methods, including data collection and analysis; the administrative and economic aspects and procedures used in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of facility

Office procedures and electronic data management to include personal computer programs and related software (Excel, Word, Project Management, etc.)Skill and Ability to:

Plan, organize, and manage major capital improvement projects

Collect, analyze, and evaluate information and complex data to make sound judgment, logical decision, and defensible recommendations

Plans, train, direct, assign, coordinate, supervise and evaluate staff; functionally supervise programs and projects for efficiency and cost effectiveness

Communicate effectively orally and in writing; make presentations before a wide variety of groups; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and technical memorandum

Develop and prepare a budget; analyze budgeting expenditures related to construction projects

Establish and maintain effective working relationships; provide excellent and courteous customer service; and evaluate and develop improvements to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of services

Effective interpersonal, team building, and leadership skills

Anticipate problems and resolve disputes

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

AND

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible management experience

ANDTwo years of construction and/or capital improvement project management experience

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency

Benefits:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

Notes:

As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.

Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.

If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at by

Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department

Attn: Julie Aulenta, Senior Personnel Analyst

1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901

Email:

Phone: Fax:

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

A completed County of Monterey Employment Application

Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie Aulenta, Human Resources Analyst, at, or . The County of Monterey is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.