BUILDING SERVICES PROJECT MANAGER

The Position

The City of Riverside, General Services Department is accepting applications for the position of Building Services Project Manager to fill one (1) vacancy in the Property Services. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Building Services Project Manager is responsible for overseeing tenant improvements, maintenance, lease agreements, and small capital projects for city-owned properties. Key duties include: project management, lease management, budget oversight, contract administration, facility coordination, compliance and reporting. This role requires strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects efficiently.

Under administrative direction, a Building Services Project Manager is to plan, supervise, and manage Building Services Projects; to perform a variety of complex, technical, and conceptual planning and design studies for the construction and alteration of City facilities; to participate and oversee the scheduling, coordination, and construction management of building services projects; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Provide management of project design and construction phases, develop project estimates and schedule, monitor project schedules and budgets. and complete work orders for the construction and alteration of City facilities.
• Provide direction and prepare project scope and job specifications; assist in evaluating bids for various building services projects.
• Negotiate project change orders relative to scope and costs.
• Supervise large and complex construction and alterations projects insuring conformance with plans and specifications, use of proper methods, materials, workmanship, and safety measures.
• Coordinate and schedule final inspections and acceptance of projects.
• Plan and schedule the inspection of buildings and facilities, plan and schedule maintenance repairs.
• Develop and coordinate a preventive maintenance program.
• Confer with superior regarding setting of priorities and progress of construction/alteration projects and activities.
• Coordinate building maintenance activities with other City departments, divisions, sections, and with outside agencies.
• Assist in the preparation of the capital improvement plan, betterments and improvements, and budget.
• Develop requests for proposals and bid documents for construction projects.
• Manage multiple construction projects concurrently.
• Draft council reports and presentations.
• Schedule and attend project progress meetings to ensure end user expectations are met.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of an Associate’s degree (60 semester units) from an accredited college or university with a major coursework in engineering, architecture, construction management, business administration or a related field. Specific course work in architectural and construction project management is highly desirable. Additional related professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Five years of construction project management experience in new construction, renovations, and tenant improvements.

Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Highly Desirables:

• Three years or more experience with Public Procurement Processes
• Three years or more experience managing Grant Funded Projects
• Five years or more of building successful customer engagement experiences
• Three years or more of Commercial Lease Management experience
• Three years or more of Cell Tower Lease Management experience.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
  
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
  
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $45 per month.
  
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
  
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
  
• Deferred Compensation - The City contributes $100 per month with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check. Participation in the deferred compensation plan is optional.
  
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
  
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
  
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
  
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
  
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
  
• Administrative Leave - 64 hrs per fiscal year.
  

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website: https://www.riversideca.gov/human/employee-hub/benefits/about-1

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.

Closing Date/Time: 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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