Salary : $137,571.20 - $168,979.20 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0639-26-09
Department: Department of Public Works
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40 hours
ABOUT THE POSITION Working under the direction of the Construction Division Manager, the Capital Planning and Project Manager III plays a key leadership role in delivering Capital Improvement Projects from the construction phase through successful completion and closeout. This position serves as a central point of coordination, working closely with County project managers, contractors, consultants, internal departments, and other project stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established goals.
The Capital Planning and Project Manager III coordinates with the design-phase County Project Manager to obtain contract, funding, and award documentation and leads the transition into the construction phase with the successful contractor. The position establishes and manages contracts with third-party consultants, as needed, to provide specialized project support and serves as the primary point of contact for the project team throughout construction and closeout.
With a strong focus on project delivery and accountability, the Capital Planning and Project Manager III is responsible for ensuring Capital Improvement Projects are completed within approved budgets and schedules while maintaining quality and compliance with applicable requirements. The position also ensures projects meet state-mandated safety requirements and provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to administrative support staff.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex, high-impact capital projects, build strong partnerships across teams and organizations, and make a meaningful contribution to the successful delivery of improvements that serve the community. The Capital Planning and Project Manager III will have the opportunity to apply their project management expertise, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities while helping shape and deliver the County's capital program.
Hybrid schedule:The Department of Public Works has embraced a
hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely for up to two (2) business days per workweek. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.
ABOUT YOU Our Highly Qualified Candidate:The ideal candidate has a broad range of professional level experience in managing both public and private commercial and civil construction projects. As a senior Project Manager, the successful individual must be able to effectively manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously. Can foster collaborative relationships with supervisor, construction division staff as well as staff in design departments, including Marin County Parks, DPW Engineering and DPW Capital.
QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:- Construction principles and practices including materials, methods, and tools involved in repair and construction of buildings, structures, and infrastructure.
- Federal, state, and local codes, statutes, and regulations pertaining to public sector construction projects and contract and labor compliance.
- Principles and practices of public and personnel administration, supervision, and training.
- Principles and practices of project planning, development, management, implementation and evaluation.
- Cost estimating and cost control techniques.
- Public safety and security including relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local and state security operations for the protection of people, property, and data.
- Government purchasing and bidding policies, practices, and procedures.
- Professional services contracting.
- Computer technology, including project management systems and software.
- Disability access compliance and related Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) laws.
- Sustainable Green building principles and practices.
- Real estate, including principles and practices of effective commercial property management.
- Budget development and tracking, cost control procedures, financial forecasting, and fiscal analysis.
- Space and furniture planning.
Ability to:- Plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional, contract, and paraprofessional staff.
- Develop, manage and implement a variety of projects to meet County goals and objectives.
- Represent the County in meetings with other departments, agencies, contractors, businesses, and the public.
- Identify complex operational issues, analyze data, and use critical thinking to develop, evaluate, and implement effective solutions.
- Coordinate and adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
- Adapt technology equipment to serve user needs.
- Develop, implement, and manage complex projects from inception to completion, adapting flexibly to changing priorities.
- Prepare and deliver effective presentations to governing boards, the public, and a variety of audiences.
- Adapt to changing priorities.
- Exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Draft and interpret contract terms.
- Read blueprints and maps.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other County departments, property owners, consultants, contractors, and the general public.
- Handle conflict effectively.
- Use computer programs for financial modeling, project management and word processing.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing on legal, financial, and administrative topics.
- Develop management information reports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSESAny combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in construction management, project management, civil, structural or mechanical engineering, facilities planning, design management, architecture, business, economics, planning or a related field AND four years of progressively responsible experience in project management related to the area of assignment.
The required education is interchangeable with project management experience related to the area of assignment on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years.
Possession of a master's degree in a field noted above, professional registration or licensure, or Project Management Institute (PMI) / Construction Management Institute (CMI) certification is desirable. Either may be substituted for one year of required experience.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Stephen Schoengarth, Human Resources Analyst, at 415-473-6946.All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERALBelow are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS 1, 2, 3Your qualifying experience is listed in the Work Experience section of the standard application.
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Your degree and major are listed in the Education section of the standard application,
along with all relevant documentation attached to your submission. 03
Your professional registration or licensure, or Project Management Institute (PMI) / Construction Management Institute (CMI) certification is listed in the Certificates and Licenses section of the standard application,
along with all relevant documentation attached to your submission. 04
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS 4, 5, 6 (If you do not possess any experience, please state "No Experience" in the space provided)Referencing your Work Experience listings, describe your experience managing capital and/or civil projects in the construction phase, including how you ensured compliance with budget and schedule requirements.
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Citing your Work Experience listings, detail your experience negotiating change orders on behalf of an owner/Agency with a general contractor, along with any challenges encountered and lessons learned.
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Please provide step-by-step examples from your Work Experience listings where you engaged with professional architecture/engineering firms to respond to Requests for Information in the field on a fast-paced construction project.
Required Question
