Alameda County General Services Agency is seeking a strong, innovative, and strategic leader to oversee the Design and Construction Division. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Capital Programs, the Capital Programs Manager
oversees capital improvement projects of an impressive and growing portfolio. The Capital Programs Manager is responsible for the overall coordination and direction of a team of Senior Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered within scope, timeline, and budget.
Key responsibilities include:
• Provide leadership and administrative policy direction to the Design and Construction Division;
• Establish and monitor performance goals and key performance indicators for the division, and report progress to the Deputy Director of Capital Programs;
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and ordinances, including the California Environmental Quality Act, County Green Building ordinance, energy conservation goals, and hazardous materials measures;
• Negotiate construction and professional service contracts and ensure compliance with County requirements;
• Advise County agencies and departments on issues of architectural, construction management, and administrative significance;
• Oversee the approval of design and construction documents;
• Manage preparation and execution of program budgets and schedules and ensure program budgets and schedules are adhering to contract requirements; and
• Participate in strategic planning for the Design and Construction Division and represent the GSA at a variety of meetings.
The ideal candidate will have strong political acumen and exemplify the following:
• Develop working relationships and partnerships; establish credibility and trust with staff and stakeholders;
• Build a strong culture of service and accountability within the GSA and to the departments it serves;
• Creative leader with a proven track record of successfully developing and executing complex capital programs;
• Communicate clearly and concisely in an influential and persuasive manner; and
• Collaborate with a diverse population and promote diversity and inclusion in a multicultural environment.
Education:
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in architecture, or an engineering discipline closely related to the design and construction of
capital projects, including but not limited to civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering, from a four or five-year
accredited college or university degree program.
AND
Experience:
The equivalent of seven years of increasingly responsible full-time professional experience
in the field of building design and/or construction management, including five years of supervisory or project management
experience and staff management/team leadership experience on major high-cost building projects. Public agency experience
is preferred.
Certification/Professional License:
Possession of a valid license as an architect issued by the State of California Architects Board or as an engineer (including but
not limited to civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering) issued by the State of California Board for Professional
Engineers and Land Surveyors is desirable.
License:
Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Desirable: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, licensed architect or engineer, and public sector and unionized
environment experience.
Job Posting Closes on August 21, 2020, 5:00 PST
Annual Salary: $140,129.60 - $178,838.40