Capital Projects Manager Job Carson area,California USA,Engineering

The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Capital Projects Manager

* RECRUITMENT OPENED INTERNALLY TO ACTIVE FULL-TIME CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES*

Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Capital Projects Manager performs project management duties for the Public Works Department’s Engineering Division. Duties include managing related CIP engineering operations, public works-related contracts, and capital and maintenance projects for City utilities, streets, facilities, and functions. Key skills and tasks include understanding the principles, practices, rules and regulations of engineering, construction and maintenance activities;

maintaining records and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards and procedures; and, supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned staff. Under the direction of the City Engineer, the Capital Projects Manager plans, directs, organizes and administers the City’s Capital Improvement Projects portfolio and the related professional services and construction management; participates in the development of the Department’s annual CIP Budget;

and performs related duties as assigned. The CIP Program Manager supervises various Engineering Division staff and works closely with analysts in the Public Works and Finance Departments. The incumbent assists the City Engineer with other Department-wide duties as assigned and may provide services to other city departments and the public.

Vacancy Information

There is one (1) current full-time (FLSA: Exempt) vacancy with a 4/10 schedule, working Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break). Work hours and/or the work schedule may be adjusted based on the operational needs of the City.
This position is fully on-site. Remote work is not available for this position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Administration of Capital Projects. Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the Capital Improvement Program in Public Works. Working with the City Engineer, project managers and Engineering Division staff, the Capital Projects Manager assists, directs and implements, as required, the development of complex engineering design and construction packages for all capital projects. The Capital Projects Manager ensures the maintenance of detailed records of construction project management activities and results;

ensures the timely and accurate completion of construction as-built drawings, reports, certificates and related documentation; directs and ensures the City has the rights needed for projects including right-of-way and utility relocation. This is a management classification position that oversees the city’s capital improvement program, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within approved budget limits. Performs work as assigned with considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines.

2. Engineering and Design. Oversees and provides technical expertise to staff and consultants responsible for the development of engineering designs, environmental documents, plans, specifications and project cost/budget estimates; and, ensures that project design and construction meet established objectives and agreed-upon requirements of the state and various project-funding sources are cost effective, and are in compliance with regulatory requirements. In conjunction with the City Engineer, and as required, reviews and approves designs, technical studies, financial cost projections and specifications;

prepares correspondence on technical engineering issues; makes authoritative interpretations of applicable laws, regulations, policies and design standards; revises and approves construction…