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Imperial Valley College
Capital Projects Manager
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A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$117,174 / year median in California
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Capital Projects Manager Salary $123,180.00 - $160,723.00 Annually Location 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA Job Type Classified Administrator Job Number 27-031 Division Administrative Services Opening Date 09/01/2026 Closing Date Continuous Description Benefits Questions Representative Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be restricted or construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of individuals so classified, and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee in this classification. The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for coordinating and monitoring assigned District construction, modernization, renovation, and capital improvement projects, with a primary focus on bond-funded work. The position requires specialized knowledge of community college construction practices, project coordination, contract documents, building codes, public works requirements, construction schedules, budgets, inspections, and related compliance requirements. This classification is distinguished from maintenance and operations classifications in that the Capitol Projects Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating assigned construction, modernization, renovation, and capital improvement projects rather than managing routine maintenance, custodial, grounds, or daily facilities operations. The Capital Projects Manager is assigned specific bond projects and is responsible for day-to-day project coordination and execution.- Participates in developing master plans for Board-approved new construction, modernization, or deferred maintenance projects; evaluates requests for facility improvements and makes recommendations to the Vice President of Administrative Services or designee;
- Monitors and tracks bond project budgets; provides regular budget status reports to the Vice President of Administrative Services; recommends cost-saving measures and alerts management to potential budget overruns;
- Facilitates pre-construction meetings; coordinates with consultants to implement phasing plans, work restrictions, and construction schedules;
- Monitors and updates project timelines and costs; reviews and evaluates change orders, and resolves project issues;
- Identifies health and safety hazards associated with construction activities and implements action plans to ensure proper safety protocols are followed to mitigate risks;
- Oversees implementation of assigned bond-funded construction projects from initiation through close-out to ensure conformance with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards;
- Conducts regular site visits to assigned projects; documents site conditions and construction progress; and coordinates with inspectors, contractors, and consultants to resolve field issues;
- Maintains project files and documentation including contracts, change orders, permits, inspection records, correspondence, and close-out documents;
- Coordinates regulatory approvals for assigned projects; liaises with regulatory agencies, including the Division of the State Architect, Office of Public School Construction, California Community College Chancellor's Office, or State Allocation Board; prepares and submits necessary documents for project approval;
- Prepares and presents regular project status updates regarding schedule, budget, quality, and risk issues on assigned projects;
- Prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports related to construction activities and projects;
- Composes correspondence to staff, consultants, contractors, community groups, and other District constituents as needed;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:
EDUCATION
Graduation from a recognized college or university, with a bachelor's degree in planning, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Structural), Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field. Or ten (10) years of experience managing multi-million-dollar construction projects experience from start to finish.EXPERIENCE
At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience managing multi million dollar public school (K-14) or public works construction projects, including direct responsibility for project planning, design coordination, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and construction phase oversight. Experience working with the California Division of the State Architect (DSA), Office of Public-School Construction (OPSC), and state public school construction programs is highly desirable. Supplemental InformationRANGE 3 ON THE UNREPRESENTED GROUPS SALARY SCHEULE
: Initial Salary placement is normally at Step 1, no higher than Step 3. Please click here (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) to review current salary schedule.PLEASE NOTE, SALARY SCHEDULE HAS UPDATED. PLEASE REFER TO THE PLACEMENT ON THE LISTED SALARY SCHEDULE, AS JOB DESCRIPTIONS MAY INDICATE THE RANGE UTILIZED ON THE PREVIOUS SCHEDULE