Facilities Project Manager III - Fire Department (Finance)

The Riverside County Fire Department seeks to fill Facilities Project Manager III positions located in Perris and Riverside. The Facilities Project Manager III provides advanced technical management of a variety of complex County facility construction, alteration and repair projects and architectural-engineering studies, including space management and facilities or furnishings planning and implementation, performs construction design, assists in the administration of construction contracts, and performs other related duties as required.

The department is seeking a Facilities Project Manager III with construction management experience; working with public safety and/or governmental facilities; expereince with real estate property acquisitions.

Based on the needs of the department, the duties of this position may require the incumbent to be available on stand-by status after regular working hours, as needed.

The Facilities Project Manager III is the advanced journey level classification in the professional Facilities Project Manager series and reports to a Supervising Facilities Project Manager. Incumbents perform a variety of complex, major County facility construction projects, including new facilities and major alterations, additions, and renovations of existing facilities from development of initial conceptual, schematic drawings through the final acceptance of construction and the warranty period (exclusive of road, parks, and flood control projects). Assignments require an advanced knowledge of the principles of architectural design and facility construction; structural, electrical and mechanical engineering construction; materials used in facilities construction and Uniform Building Codes.

Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Fire Department is one of California's largest integrated, cooperative, regional fire protection organizations. The Department, a unique partnership between State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the County of Riverside, serves 19 partner agencies and 1 community service district. The Department has five core values: Leadership, Competence, Integrity, Safety, and Customer Service.

Who May Apply? This recruitment is open to current Riverside County employees only. External applicants are not eligible for this position.• Coordinate the development of project concepts and requirements with County department officials to ensure project design is compatible with needs; prepare project concept proposals and cost estimates.

• Prepare Requests for Proposals and assist in the selection of architect-engineering (A-E) firms for designs and/or studies.

• Communicate County needs and desires to A-E and construction firms; review and analyze A-E firm design/study submittals for compliance with County and engineering standards and for appropriate design applications.

• Prepare recommendations relative to complex A-E firm design and material submittals; monitor construction management and inspection efforts of A-E firms.

• Resolve conflicts between cost and technical constraints, legal and regulatory requirements and user needs.

• Prepare and/or copy construction design documents, including specifications and drawings for building projects; conduct research and feasibility studies.

• Prepare correspondence and reports as needed. OPTION I Education: Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction or business management, business administration, or closely related field to the assignment.

Experience: Two years of professional level engineering, construction or project management, which included one year of responsibility for budget analysis, cost estimation and the design, planning and construction of buildings and/or public facilities equivalent to a Facilities Project Manager II with the County of Riverside. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of full time experience.)

OPTION IICertificate: Possession of a Project Management Certificate.

Experience: Five years of professional level engineering, construction or project management, which included responsibility for the design, planning, cost estimation, budget analysis, and construction of buildings and/or public facilities equivalent to the Facilities Project Manager II with the County of Riverside. (Additional qualifying education in engineering, architecture, construction or business management, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of one year of experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of education.)

ALL OPTIONSLicense: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Knowledge of: The principles of architectural design and facility construction; structural, electrical and mechanical engineering construction; materials used in facilities construction; Uniform Building Codes, local, state, and federal building construction regulations, and other pertinent safety or construction requirements; building construction cost estimating and contract change order negotiations; budget preparation.

Ability to: Develop and evaluate design and construction standards and criteria; coordinate the development of construction projects through completion; understand, interpret, apply, and enforce codes, regulations, specifications, schedules, and contract provisions; perform calculations used in construction design and cost estimating; communicate effectively in oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and various public officials; kneel, stoop, bend, squat, stretch, reach and extend arms above shoulder, walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds. Contact Information
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Letisia Jimenez at (951) 955-5787 or via email at ltjimenez@rivco.org .