Assistant Project Manager
Corona, CA 
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Posted 17 days ago
Job Description
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Are you an energetic and intelligent individual who is ready to perform work requiring your analytical ability? We are looking for a team player and effective communicator who enjoys working with a variety of City staff and the public!!

The Public Works Department has a vacancy for this position in the Capital Improvement Program Division. The primary responsibility for this position is the planning, design, and construction of capital improvement plan projects, including but not limited to utilities, streets, storm drains, parks and facilities.


Knowledge & Education
  • Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major courses in civil engineering or related fields.
  • No experience is required.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License, to be maintained throughout employment.

Skills/Abilities
  • Performs planning, design, and construction management duties for capital improvement plan projects.
  • Prepares and administers contracts for a variety of engineering consulting services, including planning, environmental, design, right-of-way activities, and construction management and inspection.
  • Determines scope of projects; prepares requests for proposals (RFPs).
  • Performs field investigations to confirm existing site conditions for proposed project submittals and any potential constraints which may be of concern for the project.
  • Conducts project feasibility studies and master plans.
  • Reviews and oversee consultants' environmental clearance documents; prepares staff reports and presentations for various meetings.
  • Prepares, reviews, and serve as the assistant project manager overseeing consultants' survey, drawings, plans, specifications, engineering calculations and estimates, costa analysis studies, projects' schedules and budget, and construction bid packages.
  • Meets with contractors, engineers, developers, architects, a variety of outside agencies, and the general public in acquiring information and coordinating engineering matters; provides information regarding City capital project requirements.
  • Researches, coordinates, and reviews proposed right-of-way alignments and the vacation of existing rights-of-way; prepares documentation for easement acquisitions.
  • Coordinate and process construction bid documents; prepares reports and makes recommendations.
  • Performs construction management tasks, including ensuring construction materials used on City projects meet project quality and quantity standards and expectations, monitoring construction activities and schedules and contractor's work, evaluating and reviewing the appropriateness of implementing new methods, products, and materials related to engineering projects.
  • Prepares reports and makes recommendations; makes presentations to committees and the City Council, as necessary.

Characteristics

  • An upbeat attitude, eager to participate and actively engage in all aspects of the organization.
  • A passion for producing outstanding quality of work and delivering exceptional program outcomes.
  • A self-starter with a can-do attitude who will take initiative to address issues and propose solutions.
  • Detail and process-oriented individual who prides themselves on high quality, error-free work.
  • A high-performing, genuine, authentic individual with a good sense of humor will thrive in this role.
  • Unwavering integrity, and principled decision-maker, regardless of outside pressures.
  • A genuine interest in city government and desire to advance take on increasing roles of responsibility in the public sector.
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The Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policy making and legislative authority is vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments/organizational units: Community Services, City Manager's Office, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Police, Planning & Development, Public Works and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 is $ 369.9 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 194.5 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 860 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

Application Process

The selection process will consist of:

This is a continuous recruitment, and first review will be completed on Monday, May 6th, 2024, at 7:00AM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early.

  • Application Review
  • Oral Examination - Week of May 13th, 2024 (Tentative Dates)
Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible list, and highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive information/instructions via email.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$81,780.00 - $99,408.00 Annually
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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