Senior Project Manager*
Apply NowCompany: County of San Bernardino, CA
Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404
Description:
Salary : $90,542.40 - $131,164.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-40001-01
Department: Special Districts
Opening Date: 01/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Join Our Team!
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $135,096*annually.
The Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Project Management Division has a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager*who manageshigh-value and complex construction projects needing hands-on oversight of improvements, upgrades, and new construction of related road, water and wastewater systems and facilities. Responsibilities include supervising and overseeing other Project Managers that are engaged in preparing, reviewing, and approving structural, architectural and engineering design plans and specifications for water/sewer and power systems, including piping, pumps, pump stations, wells, motors, and meters, as well as district buildings, roads, and parks, and a variety of related capital improvement projects. This position administers and manages construction contracts, including requests for proposals, estimating expenses, determining/adhering to schedules, negotiating agreements and change orders, assuring compliance with building codes and inspections, and acting as technical advisor to ensure projects are completed safely, timely, and within contract specifications.
Official Title: Special Districts Senior Project Manager
For more detailed information, review the job description.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Excellent Benefits Package!
Coming from the private sector?Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
Click the link below for additional details:
Benefits By Occupational Unit:Non-Represented
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Physical: Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Occasionally lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. Department vehicle will be provided as needed and when available. At the time of hire, the individual providing the transportation must provide a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Four (4) years of professional experience with responsibility for managing medium-large capital improvement projects, and which involved design, procurement and construction of infrastructure facilities/buildings/equipment.
Substitutions:
Two (2) additional years of experience may be substitute for the degree requirement. Education must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of coursework directly related to engineering, or construction management. (Relevant coursework must be included on supplemental question #3).
OR
Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
Possession of a Construction Management or Engineering degreewith an understanding of the varied environments and conditions common to San Bernardino County, is ideal. The prepared candidate will possess related experience with municipal agencies which manage water, sewer, road, and other similar services. Related experience with California Public Contract Code (PCC) and possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are also desired.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Non-Represented Compensation Plan
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
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Education: Indicate your qualifying education/certification level:
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Education/Coursework - If you possess a BS or higher in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, indicate degree information in the answer field below (e.g. Bachelor's in Engineering, UCLA).
If you do not possess a related degree, please list your completed coursework and be sure to include the following: School, Course Title, Course Number, and Number of qtr/sem Units. Only list courses required or related to the position. E.g., UCLA, Engineering, Eng300, Sem units. If you have no related coursework, indicate with N/A.
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Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Be sure this employer is listed in the Work History section of your application and fully details your qualifying experience.
05
Certifications: List any relevant certificates or designations you possess (e.g., EIT, PE, LSIT, CCM, QSP/QSD, CPSWQ, CPESC, CESSWI, CA Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, PMP). Include the name of the certification, number, and expiration date. If none, indicate with "N/A".
06
Construction Project Management: Describe your experience and specific responsibilities with construction project management. Include the project, scope, duration, complexity, and sign-off responsibility for each. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
07
Project Design Plans: Describe your experience preparing, reviewing, and approving design plans and specifications for construction projects. Include your specific responsibilities for each project. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
08
Procurement of Services: Describe your experience with procuring design and construction services; for each project, include the expected project budget, duration, stakeholders, and performance measures. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
09
Budget: Describe your experience in creating a budget for each project. Include your estimating sources and cost analysis, how you tracked your progress and payments, and consequences for overdraws. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
10
Supervision/Lead Worker Experience: Describe your specific experience and responsibilities in supervising or performing as a lead worker over other project managers engaged in construction-related projects. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
11
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Required Question
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-40001-01
Department: Special Districts
Opening Date: 01/22/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
Join Our Team!
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $135,096*annually.
The Department of Public Works, Special Districts - Project Management Division has a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager*who manageshigh-value and complex construction projects needing hands-on oversight of improvements, upgrades, and new construction of related road, water and wastewater systems and facilities. Responsibilities include supervising and overseeing other Project Managers that are engaged in preparing, reviewing, and approving structural, architectural and engineering design plans and specifications for water/sewer and power systems, including piping, pumps, pump stations, wells, motors, and meters, as well as district buildings, roads, and parks, and a variety of related capital improvement projects. This position administers and manages construction contracts, including requests for proposals, estimating expenses, determining/adhering to schedules, negotiating agreements and change orders, assuring compliance with building codes and inspections, and acting as technical advisor to ensure projects are completed safely, timely, and within contract specifications.
Official Title: Special Districts Senior Project Manager
For more detailed information, review the job description.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time without notice.
Excellent Benefits Package!
Coming from the private sector?Join our County team today and enjoy all the benefits that come with public employment!
Health Benefits
Paid Time Off
Retirement
- Medical and Dental: family coverage
- Vision: employee coverage
- Premium subsidies to offset health costs
- Flexible spending account (FSA) pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
- 11 days accruable sick leave
- 15 paid holidays
- Perfect attendance leave
- Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
- Generous Pension
- Retirement reciprocity may be available
- 457(b) deferred compensation plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
Click the link below for additional details:
Benefits By Occupational Unit:Non-Represented
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Physical: Frequent sitting, walking, standing, bending, and squatting. Requires fine manipulation in both hands. Occasionally lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. Employees may be required to make provisions for transportation. Department vehicle will be provided as needed and when available. At the time of hire, the individual providing the transportation must provide a valid California driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance.
Background: Applicants must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.
Sponsorship: Please note that San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following education and experience requirements:Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
Experience:
Four (4) years of professional experience with responsibility for managing medium-large capital improvement projects, and which involved design, procurement and construction of infrastructure facilities/buildings/equipment.
Substitutions:
Two (2) additional years of experience may be substitute for the degree requirement. Education must include 30 semester (45 quarter) units of coursework directly related to engineering, or construction management. (Relevant coursework must be included on supplemental question #3).
OR
Four (4) additional years of directly related experience may substitute for the education requirement.
Desired Qualifications
Possession of a Construction Management or Engineering degreewith an understanding of the varied environments and conditions common to San Bernardino County, is ideal. The prepared candidate will possess related experience with municipal agencies which manage water, sewer, road, and other similar services. Related experience with California Public Contract Code (PCC) and possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification are also desired.
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application, as well as the information provided as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the stated deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com and from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn of any additional information regarding this recruitment. Also, check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Non-Represented Compensation Plan
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits, please click
A summary of benefits is provided below. Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01
Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Experience listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
02
Education: Indicate your qualifying education/certification level:
- CA Professional Engineer
- MA degree in a related field
- BS degree in a related field
- AA degree in a related field
- College degree in another field (be sure to list related coursework below)
- Related college coursework (be sure to include list of coursework below)
- None of the above
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Education/Coursework - If you possess a BS or higher in engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, indicate degree information in the answer field below (e.g. Bachelor's in Engineering, UCLA).
If you do not possess a related degree, please list your completed coursework and be sure to include the following: School, Course Title, Course Number, and Number of qtr/sem Units. Only list courses required or related to the position. E.g., UCLA, Engineering, Eng300, Sem units. If you have no related coursework, indicate with N/A.
04
Qualifying Employer: Provide the name of the Employer where you acquired your qualifying experience. Be sure this employer is listed in the Work History section of your application and fully details your qualifying experience.
05
Certifications: List any relevant certificates or designations you possess (e.g., EIT, PE, LSIT, CCM, QSP/QSD, CPSWQ, CPESC, CESSWI, CA Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, PMP). Include the name of the certification, number, and expiration date. If none, indicate with "N/A".
06
Construction Project Management: Describe your experience and specific responsibilities with construction project management. Include the project, scope, duration, complexity, and sign-off responsibility for each. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
07
Project Design Plans: Describe your experience preparing, reviewing, and approving design plans and specifications for construction projects. Include your specific responsibilities for each project. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
08
Procurement of Services: Describe your experience with procuring design and construction services; for each project, include the expected project budget, duration, stakeholders, and performance measures. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
09
Budget: Describe your experience in creating a budget for each project. Include your estimating sources and cost analysis, how you tracked your progress and payments, and consequences for overdraws. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
10
Supervision/Lead Worker Experience: Describe your specific experience and responsibilities in supervising or performing as a lead worker over other project managers engaged in construction-related projects. If no experience, indicate "N/A".
11
Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
12
**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. Click this link to Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
- I understand
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
Required Question