Division Manager, Public Works - Capital Improvement Program/Airport

City of San José

  • San Jose, CA
  • $131,187 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.The Public Works Department is one of the largest departments in the City of San José with approximately 650 staff and an annual operating budget of $140 million (FY23). The Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. Public Works is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.The Department is a leader in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with a focus on voter-approved improvements projects, such as the $650 million Measure T Program, along with Airport CIP, which this Division Manager will administer.The Public Works Department is seeking to fill 1 full-time Division Manager vacancy in the CIP/Airport Division.The current salary range for the Division Manager is $131,187.68 - $207,658.10. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.The Division Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works and will manage a growing team of 13 skilled engineers, architects, and analysts. The successful candidate will be a registered professional engineer and/or architect.The Division Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating operational and administrative service functions within the Division, overseeing total project management, from forecasting, planning, design, engineering, bidding, and construction management through to ribbon cuttings. They assist executive and senior management in formulating and implementing department policies and procedures. They are experienced in delivering capital projects from start to finish, are fast learners, nimble, diplomatic, and have demonstrated capability in working with multiple stakeholders.An in-depth knowledge of employing airport industry standard specifications, municipal codes, and engineering principles is desired. Identifying opportunities to streamline the project planning, design, and management processes will be a mark of their success. A strong focus on customer service and partnering with other departments and agencies is essential. The Division Manager will need to balance the demands of quality, speed, and cost with regard to the development and rapid implementation of the Airport's Capital Improvement Program.The Division Manager position performs work of considerable difficulty including:Hiring and retaining staff to assist on-time delivery of projects that meet budget.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sensitivity and implementation practices are required.Leading and managing the Training and Development team to create consistent project management practices and improvement in our contractor outreach program.Leadership, coordination, and enhancement for airport capital activities between the Airport staff, the Public Works departmental divisions, elected officials, other stakeholders, and the public, using the City's values as a guide.Leading the majority of the $650 million Measure T Program which builds projects to improve Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure.Building capital infrastructure in partnership with and creating opportunities for small and local businesses to participate in public works projects. Design/build methodology is often used while guiding contractors and the overall team.Directing special Airport strategic planning programs.Presenting reports and information to the City Council, boards, committees, and other divisions or departments as necessary.Representing the Department of Public Works in a variety of airport interdepartmental and intergovernmental matters.Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and to use sound airport engineering principles to achieve team effectiveness in project delivery.Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or a closely related field, master's degree in related field preferred.Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible professional experience in managing public infrastructure engineering, capital project delivery, program administration, or equivalent.Supervision: Three (3) years of supervisory experience. Management experience in an equivalent major division within a public agency preferred.Certifications: This position requires being a registered professional engineer or architect and being capable of securing a valid CA driver's license.Form 700 requirement: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk's Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.CompetenciesThe ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of, and experience with, applicable professional/technical principles and practices, citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations including knowledge or experience related to:Experience in large capital project budget preparation and administration.California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) or comparable requirements.Experience in human resource management, including employee recruitment, retention, and organizational development.Design/Build capital project delivery.Design, review, and construction of public infrastructure, such as airport/airfield and/or public roads and facilities.Understanding the use of engineering or architecture technology.Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.Communication Skills: Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current; well-organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form. Ability to effectively present ideas orally and in writing.Management: Evaluates priorities to ensure that the “true” top priorities are handled satisfactorily; sets clear goals for the employees and the work unit.Political Skills: In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how their actions will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.Customer Service: Approaches problem-solving by focusing on customers first; advocates for customer results point of view; demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently in a timely, accurate, respectful, and friendly manner.Conflict Management: Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to resolve conflict that arises from the varying opinions on project issues/outcomes.Fiscal Management: Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.Teamwork / Interpersonal Skills: Uses efficient and cost-effective approaches to integrate technology into the workplace and improve program effectiveness. Use of diversity, equity, and inclusive principles required.Selection Process:The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. To be considered for this position, you must fill out the application on the City of San Jose website and submit the following:ResumeCover letter: Your cover letter should be one to two pages. This response will also be used to evaluate your written communication skills. In your cover letter, describe how your education and experience makes you the best candidate for this position, be sure to include any experience in the following areas: * Managing and delivering capital projects.
  • Budget planning and monitoring of various programs and projects.
  • Leading a work unit to achieve a common goal.
  • Knowledge and experience related to an airport capital improvement program or similar industrial facility.
You must submit your resume and a cover letter in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact .

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