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• A strong leader: You are an experienced project manager with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead major capital improvement projects.
• A strong oral communicator: You will effectively collaborate and communicate with staff, contractors and consultants.
• Independent and self-motivated: You will look for opportunities to improve business processes within the division.
• Adaptable: You are capable of managing workplace dynamics and change with resilience and composure.
• A critical thinker: You analytically and logically evaluate information, propositions, and claims.
• A multitasker: You can manage and balance many competing responsibilities and workloads.

• Provides leadership in developing, planning, managing, and executing major citywide capital improvement projects, such as vertical construction and facility remodeling
• Administers design and construction contracts by reviewing program reports, designs, specifications, estimates, invoices, and construction activities of firms under contract to ensure compliance with project scope and design criteria
• Evaluates completed projects and verifies that contractual terms have been met
• Consults with other City departments, outside agencies, and the public
• Represents the Municipal Services Department on committees and makes presentations as required for project communication and/or approval
• Monitors and reports on the budgets, schedules, and status of work being performed by subordinate employees, consultants, and contractors
• Coordinates and supervises work done jointly with other City departments and divisions relative to assigned projects
• Responsible for all phases required for assigned projects, including project initiation, consultant selection, design, bidding, construction, and post-construction
• Confers and coordinates with other City department managers and representatives regarding new construction and/or alterations to existing facilities
• Conducts feasibility studies and research to determine project requirements, options, and costs for proposed infrastructure modifications
• Prepares project budgets and schedules, and is responsible for monitoring, managing, and meeting approved budgets and schedules
• Prepares consultant solicitations; supervises consultant selection process; negotiates and administers consultant contracts
• Directs consultants in the design and preparation of plans and specifications that meet project requirements and comply with City standards
• Develops cost estimates or manages the preparation of cost estimates for projects and makes recommendations as needed to meet project budgets
• Prepares and processes documents necessary for applicable notices, permits, and approvals
• Prepares or manages the preparation of documents necessary for bidding and manages the bidding process
• Monitors construction for conformity and compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances
• Manages projects during construction, including coordination of City departments and preparation or evaluation of change orders, payment requests, punch lists, and reports
• Assures that as-built data is properly recorded, operation and maintenance data are submitted and distributed, and that projects are properly closed out at completion
• Provides regular status reports for all assigned projects
• Assists in preparation or evaluation of reports, studies, correspondence, long-range plans, or presentations, as required
• Reports to Municipal Services Director, City Manager, and/or City Council regarding progress and status of assigned projects
• Travels to various off-site locations to oversee compliance with project plans, specifications, codes, and relevant ordinances in construction projects
• Driving to meetings, various City facilities, project sites, events, and other locations
• Oversees the work of multiple project teams, consultants, and contractors to ensure coordinated delivery of program objectives
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible, professional-level experience in program management or development coordination, with broad program oversight in construction or project management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of design and construction, especially as applied to public projects which come under the jurisdiction of the City
• Laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances impacting construction in the City of Murrieta
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Construction methods, materials, and equipment
• Construction project management
• Basic knowledge of engineering principles
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration
• Proper inspection methods and procedures
• Research and statistical methods
• Computer equipment and software applicable to construction project administration
• Principles of supervision, training, and work evaluation
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
• Contract administration, including negotiation, development, implementation, and evaluation

• Read and correctly interpret complex plans and specifications
• Work with people in groups and individually
• Coordinate the work of engineers, architects, contractors, consultants and others engaged in the programming, planning, design, and construction of capital improvement projects
• Plan and organize major work projects and assign work to meet deadlines on large and complex projects
• Use computers and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and project management applications
• Manage consultants’ preparation of construction and contract documents
• Communicate both verbally and in writing at a level commensurate with successful job performance
• Provide supervision, training, and work evaluation for assigned staff
• Provide input for plans, designs, and specifications for public works construction projects
• Administer contracts
• Analyze and evaluate construction project data and information, developing sound recommendations
• Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
• Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients

• RETIREMENT : The City participates in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
  • Tier 1 (Classic Members hired prior to 12/30/2012)
    • Formula: 2.7% at 55
    • Member Contribution: 8.0% of compensation
    • Final Compensation: Highest twelve (12) consecutive month period
  • Tier 2 (Classic Members hired on or after 12/30/2012)
    • Formula: 2.0% at 60
    • Member Contribution: 7.0% of compensation
    • Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period
  • Tier 3 (New Members)
    • Formula: 2.0% at 62
    • Member Contribution: 50% of normal cost (currently 8.0% of compensation)
    • Final Compensation: Highest thirty-six (36) consecutive month period
• MEDICAL INSURANCE : The City contributes up to $1,891.28 per month toward medical insurance for employees and their eligible dependents.
• RETIREE MEDICAL INSURANCE : Please refer to the MPC Compensation Plan for details.
• DENTAL INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• VISION INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for the employee and their eligible dependents.
• LIFE INSURANCE : The City pays for 100% of the premium for a life insurance policy equal to one time an employee's base salary. Additional life insurance is available.
• SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE: The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
• LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE : The City pays 100% of the premium for the employee.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. The City contributes a matching amount to the employee's account on a dollar-for-dollar basis, not to exceed the following amounts.
  • $3,400 per year for Department Heads toward 401a plan.
  • $3,000 per year for Managers towards the 457 plan.
  • $2,000 per year for Confidential towards the 457 plan.
• ANNUAL LEAVE AND HOLIDAYS : 192 hours of annual leave and 117 hours of holiday leave.
• ADMIN LEAVE ACCRUAL : Department Heads and Management staff.
  • Department Heads - 120 hrs per year.
  • Management - 80 hrs per year.
• AUTO ALLOWANCE : $300 per month Department Heads only (Exception Fire & Police Chief)
• FLEX SCHEDULE : Administrative staff currently works a 9/80 alternative work schedule. Other schedule options (5/8, 4/10) may be available based on the City’s operational needs.
• SPANISH LANGUAGE PAY : 2.5% of base pay for eligible members of the association who are fluent in Spanish. Eligibility is based on business necessity.