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The Job The Project & Facilities Management Department is recruiting for Capital Improvement Project Managers II, who are responsible for the oversight of design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions, new facilities, and infrastructure, as well as landscape projects. Capital Improvement Project Managers II work under general direction and have full responsibility for small, medium, and large capital improvement projects. Capital Improvement Project Managers II may assist higher-level Project Managers in the coordination of larger and more complex projects.

For more detailed information, refer to the Capital Improvement Project Manager II job description. The Project & Facilities Management Department (PFMD) is a multi-disciplined department of professionals providing San Bernardino County with comprehensive building and facilities services. The department builds and maintains the majority of the County's vast infrastructure, which includes over 250 facilities.

Several key departments served include Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Fire District, Sheriff, Probation, Regional Parks, County Administrative Offices, Library, Museum, and many more. The Project Management team is committed to the timely and cost-effective design and construction of projects included in the County's annual Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the team is dedicated to providing quality improvements to ensure acceptable and safe environments for County departments and the public they serve.

The Project Management team are forward thinkers, seeking innovative solutions to improve processes, deliver quality services, and develop meaningful relationships with customers. Additionally, the team are hands-on, independent, and self-motivating, preparing bid packages and advertisements for procurement, negotiating and administering contracts for design and construction, and providing inspection and construction project management services from concept through occupancy. In addition, the Facilities Management team comprises over 100 dedicated staff who oversee the operations, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services for most County-owned facilities.

  EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Minimum Requirements Experience: Two (2) years of professional-level project management experience over multiple capital improvement and building projects, with responsibility from conception to completion.

Responsibilities should include developing and updating project schedules, tracking construction budgets, managing Requests for Information, and coordination of design and construction submittals. Typical experience includes medium-sized commercial, industrial, institutional, and public projects. -AND- Education: Associate Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field.

*Education Substitutions You may substitute the associate degree if you meet one of the following options: Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program in construction related trades resulting in journey-level status. One (1) additional year of qualifying experience with possession of 15 semester (23 quarter) units of coursework in the noted fields of study. Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience.

Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have the following: Demonstrated leadership ability with strong written and oral communication skills. Strong construction project management experience. Detail-oriented with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.

Strong and effective presentation skills Critical thinker with the ability to remain objective, analyzing the facts, and evaluating options. Effective negotiator with the skills and knowledge of techniques required to leverage contract terms. Understanding of the County's Board approval process and experience preparing Board Agenda Items (BAI).

Bachelor's Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field is preferred. Selection Process Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible.

This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information.

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ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. 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.

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