Capital Projects Management Specialist I (#RE0130)
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$30.85-$37.50 Hourly / $5,347.20-$6,499.56 Monthly / $64,166.46-$77,994.73 Yearly

Under supervision, provides direct project management support on small capital projects from the annual Job Ordering Contract (JOC) workplan list or deferred maintenance that may involve one or two trades; prepares and plans specifications and procurement documents; executes construction contracts and monitors field activities and work production for assigned objectives; prepares and reviews construction cost estimates, coordination of project activities; provides project assistance, works with high-level staff on medium to large capital projects; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

This is the entry-level in the Capital Projects Management Specialist series. Incumbents at this level perform project management on routine and non-routine projects and assist higher-level staff with components of medium to large capital projects. At the entry-level, once learned, incumbents may independently carry out recurring assignments without specific instructions but refer deviations to problems and unfamiliar situations not covered to the supervisor for direction. As experience is gained, more responsibility for projects is assigned. Upon successful completion of one year as a Capital Projects Management Specialist I, incumbents are eligible to move to the journey-level class of Capital Projects Management Specialist II.

Practices, procedures, and techniques involved in the planning, development, and implementation of construction and renovation projects and related architectural functions; applicable codes, laws, and regulations pertaining to public building projects; basic concepts of project management, cost estimating, budgeting, contract administration, and scheduling techniques; principles and practices of engineering, architecture, construction, maintenance, and real property transactions; principles and practices of public administration and local government operations, including accounting, budgeting, organizational planning and analysis, statistical analysis, research methods, and report writing; basic computer and modern office automation technology, and related software programs; and techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.

Perform project management on capital and construction projects and negotiate design and construction contracts; plan, develop, implement, and administer budget and control expenditures; coordinate schedules; quickly understand problems and develop solutions; analyze design as well as construction and administrative issues and make sound recommendations; read and interpret plans, maps, specifications, and manuals, and oversee technical and contractual arrangements; understand, interpret, and apply rules and procedures; conceptualize, comprehend, and communicate goals and objectives; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax; prepare clear and concise reports; make presentations in a public setting; independently organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines; compile, organize, and summarize statistical, economic, and technical data; operate computers and related software; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County officials, department heads and others at all levels, both internal and external to the County.