CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE, PW

Capital Projects Management Associate, PW Salary: $113,652.00 - $145,068.00 Annually Location: Los Angeles County, CA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: C4140G Department: PUBLIC WORKS Opening Date: 02/12/2025 Position/Program Information Exam Number: C4140G Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity Filing Period: We will begin accepting applications on February 13, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. No out of class experience or withholds will be accepted. Required experience should be fully met at the time of filing. With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County has the largest population of any county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, with more than 42 diverse departments and over 2,300 different job descriptions, the County offers a lifetime of opportunities and careers. We are Los Angeles County Public Works, the largest municipal Public Works agency in the nation. With more than 4,000 employees, Public Works offers over 500 different types of career opportunities that promote professional and personal growth as well as a rewarding and exciting work environment. Don't miss an opportunity to join our team! Essential Job Functions A Capital Projects Management Associate, PW is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions: Manages the programming, design, construction, and post-construction of County capital projects of small to medium size by controlling all aspects cost and schedule, and through the resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery. Acts as the immediately responsible contact for capital projects involving buildings and infrastructure projects. Develops, manages, and updates detailed total projects cost estimates and project schedules and exerts cost and schedule control during all phases of project delivery. Coordinates the project related activities of tenant departments and other project stakeholders as needed to ensure successful delivery of the projects within cost and schedule limitations. Assists a Capital Projects Manager, PW or a higher-level manager in the coordination of larger and more complex projects. Identifies potential problem areas in advance and takes corrective action or notifies competent authority as necessary. Coordinates and manages the procurement of professional consultant proposals. Reviews change in program plans requested by client departments and provides advice on budget and schedule implications. Coordinates and monitors construction inspections and makes periodic design or construction progress reviews and reports. Approves, with limited authority, change orders and recommends disposition on large changes to work. Reviews plans and performs monitoring of current and approved capital projects budgets and makes recommendation for adjustments. Requirements Selection Requirements: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field -AND- either: Option I: Two years of project management experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works; -OR - Option II: Three years of experience in project planning and development, systems development, resource management, budget maintenance and control, schedule management and control, design, and construction of building and/or infrastructure projects. License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Other Requirements: A valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States is required -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager is required. Physical Expectations: Physical Class II This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved. Special Requirement Information:In order to receive credit for the required degree/coursework, you must include a legible copy of the transcripts, or letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization, at the time of filing or within five (5) business days from filing. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable; however official transcripts will be required at the time of appointment. Applications received without evidence of the required degree will not be accepted as meeting the stated requirements. Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc. (Accreditation Information) If you are unable to attach required documents, you must email them to with the subject of "CPM Associate C4140G " within five (5) business days of filing. Please include your name, exam number, and exam title on the documents. Experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Assistant, Public Works is defined as: assists in the performance of detailed staff work related to the planning, development, management, and coordination of County facility or capital projects in the Department of Public Works. Applicants MUST attach a copy of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager with their application or within five (5) business days from filing. Applications submitted without the required certificate will be rejected as incomplete. Additional Information Exam Content: The exam consists of two (2) parts: Part I: A multiple choice and/or simulation test, weighted 70%, assessing Professional Potential, Achievement, Coping with Uncertainty, Responsibility, Working to High Quality Standards, Willingness to Learn, Working Relationships, Analyzing Information, Learning Quickly, Generating New Ideas, Using Time Efficiently, Adapting to Change, and Deductive Reasoning. MULTIPLE CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19. Part II: A Training and Experience evaluation, weighted 30%, assessing competencies gained in the following areas: Experience managing the project budget for building and/or infrastructure projects Experience managing contracts for building and/or infrastructure projects Experience managing the delivery of vertical building and/or infrastructure projects Experience in various engineering activities Experience reviewing and interpreting engineering plans Applicants must meet the requirements and achieve a combined passing score of 70% or higher on Parts I and II of the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add , , , , , and to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component. The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). The list of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to

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