Salary : $121,644.00 - $182,472.00 Annually
Location : Pleasanton, CA
Job Type : Full-Time, Regular
Job Number : 202400061
Department : Public Works Department
Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
FLSA : Exempt
Bargaining Unit : MGMT
The City of Pleasanton is seeking a Construction Services Manager to lead its Construction Services Division within the Public Works Department. This role involves planning, organizing, and overseeing the inspection of public and private construction projects such as water mains, sewer mains, streets, and reservoirs. The manager will develop and implement goals and policies, ensure compliance with construction contracts, and coordinate projects with contractors and engineers. Additional responsibilities include supervising staff, representing the division in the community, and providing technical assistance. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction inspection and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to develop work plans, and analyze and solve construction-related problems.
For more information about the position, please refer to the job description by visiting the following link : Construction Services Manager.
Typical Duties
- Develop and implement divisional goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
- Plan, organize and direct Construction Services division activities including the inspection of private and public improvement projects involving water mains, sanitary sewer mains, streets and reservoirs.
- Direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Construction Services division work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
- Interpret and enforce construction contract requirements, identify field construction problems, and recommend appropriate action; review progress payments and change orders as approved by engineering.
- Assume on-site responsibility for coordination of specialized private and public improvement projects as assigned; meet with contractors and / or engineers to assist in coordinating construction work.
- Represent the division and department to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Manager or another field of study applicable to the responsibilities and requirements of this job class. Additional years of related work experience can substitute for the degree on a year-for year basis.
Experience : Five years of progressively responsible experience in construction inspection, including two years of supervisory responsibility.
Special Requirements : Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license is required.
Knowledge of :
Principles and practices for the construction of parks, streets, storm drains, sanitary sewers, water lines, curbs, gutter, sidewalks as related to private and public improvements.Traffic control standards.Construction schedule development and analysis.Contract change orders and progress payments procedures.Principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.Pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws.Principles and practices of organizational analysis and management.Budgeting procedures and techniques.Principles and practices of supervision, training and personnel management.Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment including relevant software programs.Oral and written communication skills; business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation.Safe work practices.Principles and practices of excellent customer service.Skill to :
Read, evaluate, and interpret complex construction drawings, technical reports and contracts.Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.Read, write and comprehend the English language at a level necessary for effective job performance exercising correct English usage, vocabulary, spelling, grammar and punctuation.Communicate effectively, tactfully and positively in both oral and written form.Operate and use modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.Contribute effectively to the accomplishments of City goals, objectives and activities.Ability to :
Organize and direct Construction Services division operations, ensuring compliance with City policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.On a continuous basis know and understand requirements and all essential aspects of the job; access, review, analyze and interpret a wide variety of reports, technical data and budget documents; know and understand laws, regulations, rules and codes related to area of assignment; observe performance and review and evaluate staff; problem solve department related issues; remember various processes and requirements; and interpret and communicate policy, information and instructions.On a continuous basis, remain stationary at desk and in meetings for long periods of time; intermittently move, traverse and position self around job site while performing work activities and performing inspection activities and to reach needed items; remain in stationary position at a desk or while driving vehicle; access equipment surrounding desk; activate, use and operate a computer and other office equipment; use telephone; communicate through written means; and move or transport weight of 25 pounds or less.Interpret and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules and regulations.Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.Recruitment Process
Application : To be considered for this position, please submit your application through our online application process at www.cityofpleasantonca.gov. Click on "Job Opportunities".
SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the need of the Agency :
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN Deadline to Filing :
11 : 59 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2025
Review of Minimum Qualifications :
Week of March 10, 2025
Structured Oral Interview :
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN
Management Pay and Performance Plan - This plan provides an opportunity for individuals to earn up to 20% above their control point for continued exceptional performance over time.Medical Insurance - Choice of one of four comprehensive health plans (available only in specific geographic areas of Northern California).Dental Insurance - City paid, including $2,000 maximum orthodontic benefit.Life Insurance - Twice annual salary to maximum $100,000.Long-Term / Short-Term Disability - 60% of salary to maximum benefit of $10,000 monthly for LTD. (employee paid)PERS RetirementDeferred Compensation Program - Two deferred compensation programs are available from which to choose, allowing employees to maximize contributions to their retirement accounts on a pre-tax basis. Management employees are eligible to participate in both programs concurrently.Vacation Leave - First through fourth year accrued at 6.667 hours per month; fifth through ninth year accrues at 10 hours per month; and progressing with years of service.Administrative Leave - Seven days per year, paid if not taken. City Manager may authorize an additional three days per year based on performance.Tuition Reimbursement - Job related courses from accredited college or universities reimbursed at California State University East Bay current tuition rate.Holidays - Eleven fixed holidays per year plus seven floating holidays.Paid Sick Leave -Twelve days per year.Employee Assistance ProgramSection 125 Flexible Benefit ProgramDo you possess a valid California Driver's License?
What is your highest level of education?
Less than High School GraduateHigh School / GED equivalentSome CollegeTechnical CollegeAssociate's DegreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree or higherHow many years of general construction experience do you have?
NoneLess than two yearsTwo to four yearsFour to five yearsFive to six yearsSix or more yearsHow many years of experience in construction inspection for a municipal or county jurisdiction do you have?
NoneLess than two yearsTwo to five yearsFive to six yearsSix to seven yearsSeven to eight yearsEight to nine yearsNine to ten yearsTen or more yearsHow many years of supervisory experience do you have?
NoneLess than two yearsTwo to four yearsFour to six yearsSix or more yearsAre you currently a Registered Construction Inspector (Division I) with the State of California ?
Are you related to anyone that works for the City of Pleasanton?
If you answered "Yes" that you are related to someone who works for the City of Pleasanton - please provide the following information : The name of the individual (first and last). The department your relations work for. If you answered, "No", enter N / A into the dialogue box.
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