Placer County

Project Manager - Senior (#14794)

$43.47-$54.29 Hourly / $7,534.80-$9,410.27 Monthly / $90,417.60-$112,923.20 Yearly

DEFINITION

To develop, manage, and lead the most difficult and complex capital improvement, construction, infrastructure improvement, private development, capital park/trail/open space development, or real estate services projects from inception to completion; to lead the negotiation and administration of contracts and agreements associated with the project scope; to participate in and manage real estate acquisition and disposition and complex special property-related projects.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey level class in the Project Manager series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the amount of time spent performing assigned duties, and the nature of the public contact made. Employees in this classification perform the most difficult, complex, high-budget, large-scale, or politically sensitive project management duties assigned to classes within this series requiring specialized knowledge and abilities, and may act in a lead capacity and/or exercise direct supervision. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from higher-level professional or management staff.

May exercise technical and functional supervision or direct supervision over lower-level professional, technical, and clerical staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 
  • Lead discussions with department staff, other county departments, stakeholders, consultants, external customers, and applicants regarding the most difficult, complex, high-budget, large-scale, or politically sensitive facility maintenance and improvement, space need, lease or prospective lease space, infrastructure improvement, capital park/trail/open space development, or private development projects.
  • Prepare and/or direct facility master plan projects.
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor progress on difficult and complex projects; serve as a central point of contact to facilitate efficient progress through all phases of the project from initiation to completion; provide instruction, direction, and guidance regarding project steps, requirements, timelines, and relevant policies and procedures; ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop scopes of work; prepare or review plans, documents, budget reports, and authorization-related documents; manage the environmental review and regulatory permitting process.
  • Gather and analyze data and information and conduct studies related to the most difficult and complex departmental space and facility needs, service levels, capital projects, infrastructure improvement, park/trail/open space projects, conserved lands, or private development projects; conduct the most difficult and complex studies, including administrative and fiscal analyses.
  • Evaluate technical laws, requirements, and codes; prepare implementation strategies as required.
  • Determine feasibility and costs of requests for services and proposed projects; prepare, manage, and track budgets, cost estimates, and project schedules.
  • Review policies and procedures and implement measures to increase efficiencies, streamline processes, and minimize delays; provide recommendations for changes.
  • Develop and deliver informational items and presentations to the Board of Supervisors; obtain Board direction or approval on decision items as required; make presentations at various public meetings and represent the County to outside organizations.
  • Manage the bid process, including pre-bid conferences and walk-throughs; provide technical information in response to bidder inquiries.
  • Develop and administer project contracts, fee program credit/reimbursement processes, contracts associated with private development implementation, or other related contracts and agreements; apply for and administer grants. 
  • Conduct site visits, field inspections, and field verifications as required.
  • Plan, monitor, and determine the acquisition, development, and market potential of real property; dispose of and acquire real property.
  • Direct the resolution of real estate management-related issues, including responses to tenant requests; negotiate and administer property leases and consultant agreements; manage complex special property-related projects.
  • Prepare facility and real estate management policies and procedures; assist in budget preparation.
  • Oversee the planning, coordination, and implementation of various facility safety, energy management, building systems, and hazardous materials projects; lead support services to departments on facility-related issues.
  • Perform diagnostics; prepare reports, correspondence, agreements, graphs, and tables.
  • Review building maintenance system plans; inspect building maintenance systems during construction and accept building maintenance systems on behalf of the County after installation; provide ongoing field support for building systems.
  • Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; supervise, assign, and review the work of staff; conduct performance evaluations; recommend discipline; implement discipline procedures as directed to maintain the efficient and professional operation of assigned work unit.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other County employees, public and private companies and organizations, and the public using principles of effective customer service.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in both an indoor office environment with controlled temperature conditions and in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Training
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Project Manager II with Placer County.

Training: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, facility management, property management, construction management, architecture, civil engineering, project management, communications, land use urban development, planning, finance, real estate, or a related field.

Required License or Certificate:

  • May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
  • When assigned to asbestos management program
    • Possession of Environmental Protection Agency Asbestos Inspector/Manager/Planner Certification is required.
  • When assigned to manage fire life safety systems:
    • Possession of an electronic fire life systems certificate issued by the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies.
    • Possession of a fire alarm servicing certificate issued by the National Fire Protection Association.
    • Possession of life safety system factory certificates or equivalent professional certifications as determined by the department.
  • Possession of professional certifications as related to area of assignment, as determined by the Department.
  • Possession of a project management certificate is desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
  • Policies and procedures of the assigned department and its respective divisions.
  • County government and services as they relate to the area of assignment.
  • Principles and practices of project management and contract administration, including project budget management, basic accounting, contract law, and negotiations.
  • Principles and practices of building design; construction; infrastructure improvement; facility operations; real property acquisition, management, and development; land use; and real estate services, including finance, leasing, and marketing.
  • Principles and practices of open space, community, and private development, including land use policies and regulations, zoning, building code, and related procedures.
  • Principles and practices of administrative and fiscal analysis, including assessment of work-related space needs.
  • Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building, and conflict resolution.
  • Statistical methods and analysis, including the use of statistics in reports.
  • Mathematics, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
  • Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphics applications.
  • Pertinent federal, state, and local policies, procedures, statutes, ordinances, and regulations, including building codes, life safety codes, real estate law, zoning, land development, contract law, environmental law, and procurement as needed for area of assignment.
  • Business correspondence and report and presentation preparation.
  • Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment and software.
  • County budget processes. 
Ability to: 
  • On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; read, analyze, understand, identify, recall, interpret, and explain technical and numerical information, work papers, reports, special projects, rules, laws, and regulations; interpret drawings and plans; observe and problem-solve operational and technical policies and procedures; apply related rules, laws, and regulations;  work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and quickly switch between tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time; maintain awareness of safety at all times; observe safety rules and identify safety hazards.
  • On a continuous basis, sit at a desk or in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, balance, reach, push, pull, bend, squat, crouch, climb, stoop, kneel, and twist to reach equipment surrounding desk and to perform field work; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; speak, use telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate; see, hear, and distinguish between colors and shades of colors with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; lift moderate weight.
  • Supervise, train, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
  • Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations.
  • Understand and interpret complex rules and procedures.
  • Conduct difficult and/or complex administrative, fiscal, space, and related studies.
  • Plan, coordinate, and monitor difficult and complex capital improvement, real estate, facility, infrastructure improvement, capital park/trail/open space development; and private development projects.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and administer complex and/or sensitive leases, contract agreements, and land acquisitions.
  • Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
  • Obtain information through interview interact fairly and courteously with the public.
  • Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine proper course of action.
  • Use a computer, calculator, basic drafting tools, telephone, and other computer programs and office equipment.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

Length of Probation:

All permanent appointments to this classification shall serve a probationary period of twelve (12) calendar months or two thousand eighty (2,080) hours, whichever is more.  

Bargaining Unit:

General

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt


CLASS: 14794; EST: 9/2/1995; REV: 8/12/2024;