Capital Projects Administrator

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.

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

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  Capital Projects budget is $229.9 million, including capital projects administration ($3 million), SJ BeWell construction project ($68.3), energy-related capital projects ($9.3 million), and public improvement projects ($149.3 million). Please click the link to the SJC Capital Projects Budget overview for more details:
Capital Projects - Department Summary

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

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Approximate Annual salary range $-$**

All applications must be submitted by the final filing date:

Recruitment #: 0826-EC2201-EX

** 4% COLA EFFECTIVE AUGUST 2027

September 25, 2026

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