San Joaquin County is in search of an experienced leader to oversee the administrative, service-related and operational activities of the Capital Projects Administration Division of the General Services Department. The Capital Projects Administrator is responsible for directing, organizing and staffing all capital projects for the County including planning, development, construction and project delivery. The incumbent will have broad administrative responsibility for short and long-range strategic planning, policy and procedure development/implementation, and budgetary control.
The Capital Projects Administrator will play a critical leadership role in the General Services Department and will have a strong foundation and understanding of capital project administration. The ideal candidate must be a collaborative and creative problem solver with a high level of ethics and integrity. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well with the Board of Supervisors, Commissions, County leadership and outside organizations.
Completed application package including the supplemental application must be submitted to the Human Resources Division by the final filing date:
Final Filing Date:January 31, 2025
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit our website to submit an application and supplemental questionnaire.
Desirable Qualifications
Candidates invited to participate in the screening and selection process will possess a combination of education and experience comparable to:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year university with a degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Facility Planning, Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, civil engineering, capital projects planning, or architectural design, and two years of related supervisory or managerial experience.
Substitution: Certification as a Certified Construction Manager as issued by the Construction Manager Certification Institute or Project Management Professional certification as issued by the Project Management Institute may substitute for education.
Required Qualifications
License: Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Established in 1850, San Joaquin County is composed of 28 departments and agencies that provide a full range of services to more than 789,410 residents. Encompassing an area of 1,426 square miles, including 35 square miles of water and waterways, with eight cities — Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Mountain House, Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy — San Joaquin County has a long history of providing responsive public service and innovative programs while operating under sound fiscal principles. Working together, an elected Board of Supervisors and County staff strive to represent, and support and protect the individuals, families, businesses, and natural resources that make our County a great place to live, work and play.