Under general direction, to provide project management, liaison, inspection, and contract administration for the design, construction and modification of County buildings, facilities and structures. Distinguishing Characteristics This is the first working level in the series. Incumbents are responsible for small to moderate-sized projects in terms of dollar amount, technical complexity and permitting requirements. Projects at this level typically have a value of $5 million dollars or less. Typical Tasks Develops project scope, budget, funding, and schedule; Manages consultant and contractor selection process and participates as a member of consultant selection committee and is responsible for fee negotiations and approval of contracts; Communicates among the County, consultants, and other interested agencies or parties; Assures that project program and conceptual design meet the County's needs and are compatible with master plans; Responsible for keeping projects within approved budgets on their approved schedule; Analyzes claims and approves consultant/contractor payment requests; Participates in public hearings; Prepares and presents project reports; Provides guidance to consultant on project criteria, regulations, codes, standards and schedules; Identifies and manages responses to CEQA, ADA, energy conservation, and other special requirements; Evaluates existing facilities; Reviews and approves technical reports, designs, and contract documents to assure adequacy, compliance with project program and constructability and cost efficiency; Coordinates the review of such documents by other County staff and/or consultant peer reviewers; Secures the approval of designs and construction documents by the appropriate governmental agencies; May produce technical reports, studies, architectural/engineering contract documents and technical specifications; Inspects progress and approves the completion of construction projects; May assign and approve the work of construction inspectors; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as required. Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the attainment of the knowledge and abilities listed below.

Training and Experience Note:

Training and experience equivalent to possession of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a major in Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical), Landscape Architecture, Construction Management or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of recent experience in architecture, landscape architecture, or engineering project design and construction, construction management, or space planning as a fully licensed professional, or under a licensed professional. Possession of California driver's license, upon appointment, and ability to qualify for and maintain County driver's authorization.

Knowledge of:

Modern construction and design methods and practices; Roles and responsibilities of the various architectural/engineering disciplines, construction managers, contractors and other participants in the design/construction process; Basic concepts of cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling techniques; Applicable California codes, laws and regulations pertaining to public building projects;. Project deadlines and time constraints, both practical and contractual; Computer use and knowledge of various programs and applications relevant to the position.

Ability to:

Analyze departmental needs relating to small design and construction projects and prepare project scope budgets and schedules appropriate to the classification level; Coordinate the planning and program administration of small design and construction projects appropriate to the classification level; Negotiate contracts for consultant services for small design and construction projects appropriate to the classification level; Effectively communicate in oral and written form; Prepare project reports and correspondence; Make presentations to the public and various agencies.