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The City of Fresno is recruiting an Assistant Director who will oversee the Construction Management Division of the Capital Projects Department.
This recruitment is open until filled and can close at anytime.
The Assistant Director for Construction Management is responsible for the daily operations of the division and works directly with division managers, inspection staff, client departments and contractors. The Construction Management Division provides capital project inspection, contract management, and surveying services for the City's capital program.
Incumbents will exercise considerable judgment and discretion in the administration and direction of the department and its operations. In addition, the Assistant Director acts as technical advisor to the Director and City Manager and attends meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees relevant to Capital Projects and related services. The Assistant Director participates in the preparation and administration of the Department's annual operating and capital budgets and is expected to coordinate activities with other departments within the City of Fresno, as well as division sections and outside agencies.
This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Engineering, Project Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or degree field(s) as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.
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Five (5) years of directly related management experience as deemed acceptable by the Director of Personnel Services and the appointing authority.
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Nine (9) years of directly related experience including five (5) years at a management level.
For the Department of Capital Projects, directly related experience could include 9 years of experience in the construction industry. Various functions such as construction management, contract management, inspection, estimating, scheduling and other related duties would be applicable.
Possession, at time of appointment and continued maintenance, of a valid California Driver License is required.
APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION OF REQUIRED UNITS.
The Ideal Candidate
Fresno is seeking an experienced, engaged and strong leaders who will assist in the implementation of the long-range vision for the Capital Projects Department.
Entrepreneurial-minded individuals with a capacity for independent, innovative solution-oriented thinking would do well in this position, as would someone with demonstrated knowledge and experience in leading capital projects with a thorough understanding of compliance and legal mandates. The ideal candidate will have a record of straightforward and open communication and a willingness to make effective decisions within the parameters of the position, as well as the ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency situations or under adverse conditions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background and knowledge of the construction industry and common industry standards. A combination of technical field experience and resident engineer/office engineer experience is ideal. The Assistant Director of Construction Management will not only need to have the skills and experience to lead the Division of inspection and surveying staff; the incumbent also needs to have a strong moral compass and integrity. The Assistant Director will often be engaged in negotiations with contractors, attorneys, mediators and/or surety companies. It is important for the Assistant Director to be trustworthy and capable of representing the department Director and serving as designee with contract documents. The ideal candidate will also have strong communication skills and take a proactive approach to resolving issues and communicating with the department Director, Council offices, City Manager's Office, client departments, and/or the community. Lastly, the ideal candidate will help establish a culture within the department of always trying to improve in process and efficiency and who embodies a public servant leadership style is critical. An appreciation of diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace is essential.
