Senior Capital Project Manager

Position Information

Are you ready to shape the future of Sonoma County? Join Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) as our next Senior Capital Project Manager and put your architecture and construction expertise to work on projects that make a lasting impact!

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits
* including:

• Hybrid Telework – schedule that meets needs may be available depending on assignment
• Salary Advancement – salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months full time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase every year thereafter, until reaching top of range
• Paid Time Off – competitive vacation, sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness – annual benefit allowances up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions – 100% premium contribution for majority of employee‑only and employee+family health plan options
• Post‑Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement – County contributions to help fund post‑retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement – a pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation – 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave – up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits – excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Acting as a senior member of the SPI management team, the Senior Capital Project Manager (SCPM) provides overall supervision of the Capital Projects team responsible for new and ongoing projects. As the division lead, the SCPM also supports County Administration through management of the Capital Improvement Plan, managing the capital project budgets, professional services agreements, and major construction contracts, and advising the Deputy Director on strategic goals and the long‑term vision for the team.

The SCPM ensures capital improvement projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet customers’ satisfaction. Supporting the SCPM in these efforts is one Capital Project Manager (CPM) and the Capital Projects Team, who is responsible for managing projects at the Main Adult Detention Facility, Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney, Public Defender, and Probation, as well as all other County facilities.

The SCPM is familiar with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards and practices, and applies them as required. In addition to providing leadership for the Capital Projects Unit, the SCPM is responsible for directly managing the most complex design and construction projects.

• Supervising and leading staff to optimize team dynamics to build a motivated and high performing team, including performance management, assignment of projects, and balancing workloads through the consideration of staff strengths and areas of expertise
• Monitoring required levels of productivity for reimbursable staff
• Advising staff of potential risks to execution and when to take corrective action
• Ensuring projects comply with applicable laws, codes, regulations, and policies
• Providing consultation on design and construction issues, accessibility standards, means and methods of construction, cost estimating, contract management, procurement processes, and construction administration
• Recommending and implementing process improvements to project management

As our next SCPM, you will bring your strong leadership and mentorship skills, dedication, and desire to improve the built…