Capital Improvement Project Manager II

County of San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$88,836.80–$122,408 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Advertising, Auto Insurance, Bid Packages, Budget Management, Capital Project, Class C License, Communication Skills, Conservation, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Project Management, Construction Schedule, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Custodial Services, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, Facilities Management, Human Resources, Landscaping, Leadership, Legal, Liability Insurance, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Options Analysis, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Project Management Software, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Public Administration, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Information (RFI), Sales Management, Schedule Development, Service Delivery, Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
San Bernardino, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Capital Improvement Project Manager II

Salary

$88,836.80 - $122,408.00 Annually

Location

Throughout San Bernardino County, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01072-01

Department

Project & Facilities Management Department

Opening Date

05/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description
  • Benefits
  • Questions

The Job

The Project & Facilities Management Department is recruiting for Capital Improvement Project Managers II, who are responsible for the oversight of design and construction of capital projects, including renovations, expansions, new facilities, and infrastructure, as well as landscape projects. Capital Improvement Project Managers II work under general direction and have full responsibility for small, medium, and large capital improvement projects. Capital Improvement Project Managers II may assist higher-level Project Managers in the coordination of larger and more complex projects.

For more detailed information, refer to the Capital Improvement Project Manager II job description.

The Project & Facilities Management Department (PFMD) is a multi-disciplined department of professionals providing San Bernardino County with comprehensive building and facilities services. The department builds and maintains the majority of the Countys vast infrastructure, which includes over 250 facilities. Several key departments served include Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Fire District, Sheriff, Probation, Regional Parks, County Administrative Offices, Library, Museum, and many more!

The Project Management team is committed to the timely and cost-effective design and construction of projects included in the Countys annual Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, the team is dedicated to providing quality improvements to ensure acceptable and safe environments for County departments and the public they serve.

The Project Management team are forward thinkers, seeking innovative solutions to improve processes, deliver quality services, and develop meaningful relationships with customers. Additionally, the team are hands-on, independent, and self-motivating, preparing bid packages and advertisements for procurement, negotiating and administering contracts for design and construction, and providing inspection and construction project management services from concept through occupancy.

In addition, the Facilities Management team comprises over 100 dedicated staff who oversee the operations, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services for most County-owned facilities.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:

Benefits by Occupational Unit: Administrative Services

Modified Benefits Option: General Unit

Employee Benefits

County MOU: General Unit

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C drivers license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.

Physical: This position includes the following demands: frequent sitting; occasional walking, standing, bending, and squatting; fine manipulation in both hands; continuously reach or work below the shoulder level; must frequently demonstrate near vision and occasionally demonstrate far vision; occasionally lift or carry ten (10) pounds or less; occasionally work near equipment and machinery on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; occasionally exposed to dust, gas, toxic materials, noise, and extremes in temperature and/or humidity; occasionally use protective equipment or clothing.

Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years of professional-level project management experience over multiple capital improvement and building projects, with responsibility from conception to completion. Responsibilities should include developing and updating project schedules, tracking construction budgets, managing Requests for Information, and coordination of design and construction submittals. Typical experience includes medium-sized commercial, industrial, institutional, and public projects.

  • AND-

Education: Associate Degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field.

  • Education Substitutions

You may substitute the associate degree if you meet one of the following options:

  • Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program in construction related trades resulting in journey-level status.

  • One (1) additional year of qualifying experience with possession of 15 semester (23 quarter) units of coursework in the noted fields of study.

  • Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Demonstrated leadership ability with strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong construction project management experience.
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports.
  • Strong and effective presentation skills
  • Critical thinker with the ability to remain objective, analyzing the facts, and evaluating options.
  • Effective negotiator with the skills and knowledge of techniques required to leverage contract terms.
  • Understanding of the Countys Board approval process and experience preparing Board Agenda Items (BAI).
  • Bachelors Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or a closely related field is preferred.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number of qualified applications are received. To receive priority consideration for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible. This recruitment may close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been reached.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview.

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 as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. 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.

If you require technical assistance, please 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:

If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

Administrative Services Unit

San Bernardino County 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 other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits* for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

  • Retirement benefits subject to change.

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PLEASE READ THE BELOW STATEMENT

Instructions: The information provided on your application and in your responses to the following Supplemental Questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements for this position, as well as in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. It is in your best interest to be as thorough as possible in your responses. Resumes will NOT be reviewed to determine qualifications. Applicants will not be able to update their application materials or answers to the questionnaire once the application has been submitted. Note: 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 statements.

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Education/Coursework: If you do not possess an Associates Degree or higher in a qualifying discipline, list your related coursework AND/OR completed Apprenticeship program information. Only list courses required or related to the position. Please provide the following information:

  • Course Number & Title
  • School name
  • Units: number of units & type (semester or quarter) Example: CSUSB, Intro to Project Management, PM01, 4 qtr units.

If you have completed a degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Public Administration, Business, or other closely related field, indicate degree completed (e.g., B.S., M.S., etc.), major field, and school. You do not need to list coursework. If none, indicate "N/A."

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Substitution Qualification: If you are qualifying for this position with the use of an education substitution, please indicate which substitution you would like your application reviewed for.

  • One (1) additional year of qualifying experience with possession of 15 semester (23 quarter) units of coursework. I will indicate my coursework history section of the Supplemental Questionnaire.
  • Successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program in a construction trade(s) resulting in journey-level status. I will indicate my program completion in the coursework history section of the Supplemental Questionnaire.
  • Two (2) additional years of qualifying experience.
  • None of the above. I qualify under the standard qualifications.

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Experience: Indicate the years of experience you have managing multiple capital improvement and building projects.

  • Seven (7) or more years
  • Six (6) years
  • Five (5) years
  • Four (4) years
  • Three (3) years
  • Two (2) years
  • Less than two (2) years
  • I do not have experience as indicated.

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Areas of Experience: Indicate the areas in which you have three (3) or more years of experience.

Select all that apply.

  • Developing and updating project schedules
  • Tracking project budgets
  • Managing RFIs
  • Oversight of design and construction processes
  • Coordinating site selection
  • Performing space needs studies
  • Developing design criteria
  • None of the above

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Describe your experience with project management and scheduling of building and improvement projects. Include your responsibilities and address the following:

  • Types of projects
  • Dollar amounts of your projects
  • Average number of projects managed concurrently
  • Duration of your typical projects
  • Scope of your common projects

Also identify your stakeholders, number/frequency of meetings with those stakeholders per project, and number/frequency of site visits on your typical projects. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

07

Describe your experience with procurement of design and construction services. Include your responsibilities and address the following:

  • Types of service packages
  • Duration and dollar amount of contracts
  • Average number of contracts managed concurrently

Also identify your stakeholders and the number/frequency of meetings with those stakeholders per contract. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Describe your experience managing large capital improvement projects and programs. Provide specific example(s) and include your role, level of responsibility, duties, and your use of project management tools and techniques. Candidates are encouraged to attach a project list to their application indicating project size, role, and nature of project(s). If no experience, indicate "N/A."

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Supervisory and Leadership Experience: Describe your experience supervising, managing, and leading the activities of staff. Include specific examples of how you lead staff through various transitions in policies, procedures, and project goals. List specific examples of how you developed, trained, and mentored employees to achieve better results and develop effective working relationships. If no experience, indicate "N/A."

10

Indicate the public agencies with which you have experience. Include the type of project(s) and length of time you worked on each public agency project for each employer.

If you do not have experience working with a public agency, briefly describe your understanding of public projects and the relevant processes.

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List any licenses or certifications you possess that relate to your Project Management experience. If none, indicate "N/A."

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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.

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ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails 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. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). 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 www.governmentjobs.com (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.

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