San Joaquin Count

San Joaquin County is recruiting for a Capital Projects Administrator. This is a key leadership position which is responsible for directing and managing activities and resources of the Capital Projects Division of the County Administrator's Office. This includes responsibility for financial planning, coordination, project management, monitoring construction management, and forecasting County, space, and facility needs.

This class is exempt from the San Joaquin County Civil Service system and is an "at-will" position.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application packet, which includes an Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, must be received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via email. The email account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your email often for updates. If you do not have an email account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Background, DOJ Live Scan and Drug Screen: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a DOJ LiveScan, a pre-employment background investigation and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the DOJ Live Scan, background process and passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

At San Joaquin County Capital Projects, a division of the County Administrator's Office, the mission is to support the planning, design, construction, and preservation of San Joaquin County's facilities and infrastructure through leadership in project management; collaborative, comprehensive, and transparent planning; excellence in technical expertise and sustainable design; and quality construction as prioritized by the County's strategic, operational, functional, and financial goals. The 2026-2027 Capital Projects budget is $229.9million, including capital projects administration ($3million), SJ BeWell construction project ($68.3), energy-related capital projects ($9.3million), and public improvement projects ($149.3million). The Capital Projects - Department Summary provides detailed information.

The County Administrator's Office is seeking an experienced leader to oversee the division's administration and operation. The Capital Projects Administrator is responsible for directing, organizing, and staffing all County capital projects, including planning, development, construction, and project delivery. The incumbent will oversee a staff of 15 full-time positions and will report directly to the County Administrator's Office. The incumbent will have broad administrative responsibility for short- and long-range strategic planning, policy and procedure development and implementation, and budgetary control.

The Capital Projects Administrator will play a critical leadership role in the department and will have a strong foundation and understanding of capital project administration. The ideal candidate must be a collaborative and creative problem solver with a high level of ethics and integrity. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with the Board of Supervisors, commissions, County leadership, and outside organizations.

The Capital Projects Office is located within San Joaquin County's beautiful 180 acre park situated in a beautiful oak-forest setting featuring nature trails, Oak Grove Lake, and a nature center.

Human Resources

44 N San Joaquin St, Third Floor, Suite 330

Stockton, California 95202

Email: hjsharp@sjgov.org

Phone (209) 953-7852

Recruitment #: 0826-EC2201-EX

Approximate Annual salary range $142,047.97-$172,660.21**

**4% COLA EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2027

Responsibilities

• Develop and annually update a five-year capital improvement plan that aligns facility investments with operational needs and available funding.

• Deliver capital projects according to the approved schedule and budget and established quality standards.

• Build strong partnerships with County leadership, departments, the Board of Supervisors, regulatory agencies, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders.

• Develop a high-performing capital projects team with clear priorities, effective processes and procedures, and a culture that celebrates personal growth and service to others.

• Lead with transparency and accountability by communicating openly, making sound decisions informed by careful analysis and the best available information, and clearly demonstrating those decisions to key stakeholders. Evaluate outcomes collaboratively and apply lessons learned to strengthen future decisions and project delivery.

• Manages, plans, coordinates, and directs the activities and functions of Capital Projects, including oversight of the design, construction, and modifications of County buildings and structures.

• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards.

• Provides input into the development of the division’s annual operating budget, including the capital projects budget; approves and monitors financials; researches state and federal grant opportunities and other revenue sources for capital project funding.

• Supervises the development of approved master plans and strategic studies, site feasibility studies, and the County’s overall capital planning process; assures that project program and conceptual design meet the County’s needs and are compatible with master plans and strategic studies.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in construction management, architecture, facility planning, engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, capital projects planning, or architectural design, and two years of related supervisory or managerial experience.

Licenses: Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Certifications: Certified Construction Manager (CCM) as issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute or Program Management Professional (PMP) certification as issued by the Project Management Institute.

Knowledge

Advanced principles and practices of capital project management; administrative principles, practices, and methods, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation, policy and procedure development, and quality control; modern construction methods and practices; applicable codes, laws and regulations pertaining to public building projects; principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures; advanced concepts of cost estimating, budgeting, contract administration, and scheduling techniques; principles and practices of engineering, architecture, construction, maintenance, and real property transactions; principles and practices of public administration and local government operations, including accounting, budgeting, organizational planning and analysis, statistical analysis, research methods, and report writing; principles of facilitation and conflict management; methods and techniques of long-range capital facilities planning and administration; contract administration; land use; basic computer and modern office automation technology and related software programs.

Ability

Plan, direct and coordinate the activities of capital projects and programs; conceptualize, comprehend, and communicate goals and objectives; perform complex project management on capital and construction projects; negotiate design and construction contracts; plan, develop, implement, and administer large and complex budget and control expenditures; coordinate, schedule, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and support staff; develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls; quickly understand problems and develop solutions; motivate others to achieve project goals; analyze complex design, construction and administrative issues; read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, and manuals, and oversee technical and contractual arrangements; understand, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures; establish priorities; conceptualize, comprehend, and communicate goals and objectives; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports; make presentations in a public setting; motivate others to achieve project goals; compile, organize and summarize statistical, economic, and technical data; operate computers and related software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, department heads and others at all levels, both internal and external to the County.

Physical/Mental Requirements

Mobility—operation of a data entry device; repetitive motion; sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; driving; Lifting—frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual—constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking—frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological—frequent decision making, concentration, speaking in public, and public contact; Special Requirements—may require working nights and weekends; Environmental—frequent exposure to dust, dirt, and construction noise; occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Health Insurance: San Joaquin County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees of this bargaining unit. The benefits include the option of four medical plans: a Kaiser HMO plan, a Sutter Health Plus HMO plan, and two self-funded PPO plans called the Select Plan and Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Dental Insurance: The County provides employees with a choice of four dental plans: Three through Delta Dental and one through United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. The County pays the full premium for all but one Delta Dental Plan (Buy-up), which the employee pays a slightly higher cost. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Vision Insurance: The County provides two vision plan options through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for the base plan at employee only coverage. The buy-up plan option has a slightly higher cost. Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.

Life Insurance: The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows:

1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000
3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000
5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000
10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000

Regular employees in this unit shall be provided with a supplemental life insurance policy with a face value up to $75,000. Employees may purchase additional term life insurance up to a maximum of $200,000 at the group rate.

Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan: This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan and dependent care costs. Annual limits are set by the IRS and may change each year.

Retirement Plan: Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees’ Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance.

Deferred Compensation: The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $22,500 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $30,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. For members of this unit, the County shall make a contribution equal to 2% of the employee’s base salary to the deferred compensation plan.

Vacation: Maximum earned vacation is 15 days each year up to 10 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.

Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.

Vacation Cash Out: Members shall have the option of purchasing up to eight 8-hour days vacation time once each calendar year from the member’s accumulated vacation with the approval of the County Administrator.

Administrative Leave: Each fiscal year, department heads grant 10 days of administrative leave to eligible salaried employees. Administrative leave may not be carried beyond to the next fiscal year.

Sick Leave: 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive: An employee is eligible to receive eigh