Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager

Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager

The Contra Costa County Capital Project Management (CPM) Division in the Public Works Department is offering an excellent employment opportunity to fill a vacant Assistant Capital Facilities Project Manager position, located in Martinez, CA. The Department is seeking candidates with an entry-level project management background who will play a support role in managing multiple capital facility and building renovation projects through completion, assisting in daily operations, and providing back-up to other project managers within those Divisions.

The Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. CCCPWD strives for continuous improvement to deliver cost effective, safe reliable and sustainable projects, programs, and quality services.

We are looking for someone who :

• Has a basic understanding of design and the construction process
• Is a strong communicator, someone who demonstrates a positive attitude and desires to work within a team
• Is customer-focused, with strong attention to detail
• Demonstrates ethics, integrity, and credibility
• Can assist in managing multiple projects at the same time

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Competencies Required :

License Required : Possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Education : Possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, civil engineering, construction / project management, facilities management, business administration, public administration or a closely related field.

Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, or its equivalent, experience managing commercial, institutional, governmental, or industrial design or construction projects. A certificate of completion from a construction management, project management, or facilities management program may be substituted for two years of the required education. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis up to a maximum of two years.

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Selection Plan :

Tentative dates for the online interview assessment are tentatively scheduled for November, 2025. The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

For recruitment-specific questions, please contact Fina Prak at Fina.Prak@pw.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.