Capital Projects Coordinator

Salary: $44.04 - $52.96 Hourly
Location : Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-0613-01 (O/GS)
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 11/13/2026
Closing Date: 12/4/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description
The County of Santa Barbara's General Services Department is accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time position for a Capital Projects Coordinator in Santa Barbara County, California. The Capital Projects Coordinator position will support Capital Division staff and leadership in administering projects that deliver safe, functional, healthy facilities and workspaces to County Departments.
THE POSITION: Under direction from the Capital Division Chief or Division Managers, coordinates design and construction activities, manages budgets and schedules, and provides administrative and technical support to operational and capital initiatives.

Capital Projects Coordinator.
Assignments may include, but not be limited to, technical analysis, assisting with project scope development (including extensive client partnering), cost and budget tracking, construction observation and documentation, tracking progress of the various consultants in accordance with their respective professional services agreements and supports the activities of multi-disciplinary teams.

Assist the project manager or project management team in coordinating communications with departments on project planning and construction progress. Additionally, assist Capital and Facilities/Maintenance staff in coordinating agency-required applications and reporting, including direct agency contacts, assembly of tracking methods, and compliance strategies. The position works under the general direction of project managers, the Capital Division Manager, and the Capital Division Chief, but does require independent daily task organization, prioritization, time management, and problem-solving.

Under the general direction and guidance of Capital Division Managers, assists in coordinating the development of project scopes of work (SOW) through extensive interaction with internal clients. This process is typically followed by the development of rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates. The Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format is utilized to structure both the SOW and the ROM.

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have:

• Associate degree or higher in construction project management, architecture, engineering, space planning, drafting technology, or a related field.
• Experience in building construction project management (i.e., developing and managing scope, schedule, and budget for a project).
• Experience coordinating project scopes (SOW) and development of rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and their project teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Experience and competency in utilizing Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, PowerPoint, and other Office software.
• Demonstrated experience with and commitment to the following:
  • Efficiency
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Great Teamwork
  • Respect for People and the Environment
  • Ethical Standards
  • Character
  • Leadership
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Innovation in the Workplace

Examples of Duties

• Consults with contractors and consultants on questions of design, scope of work, cost, and bidding of capital projects; estimates costs; prepares and negotiates contracts, change orders, and inspection reports; certifies payment requests; maintains construction records; and prepares claims on grant-funded projects using office automation software.

• Coordinates with consultant architects and engineers concerning projects under proposal or construction and maintains appropriate records; inspects and monitors construction to ensure compliance with project specifications; coordinates contractors and maintenance personnel; assists maintenance personnel with problems relating to existing buildings.
• Performs long-range and short-term planning for the County's space needs; conducts needs assessments to determine area and utility requirements; determines feasibility of leasing or buying space and makes recommendations accordingly; studies space requirements and makes recommendations regarding space planning; prepares detailed drawings and specifications for building alterations, new buildings, and miscellaneous construction projects for bidding and construction purposes.
• May supervise paraprofessional staff.
• Direct consultant selection, administer contracts, and assist in bidding and construction contract administration
• Prepare grants, permit applications, Requests for Proposals/Invitations for Bids, consultant agreements, public notices, and other project documents

• Performs project-related administrative duties such as:
  • Entering purchase requisitions or job orders into the County's ERP System
  • Soliciting contract packages on Public Purchase, the County's solicitation platform
  • Following up on finance-related issues (e.g. status of payment, status of budget revisions, status of approval of requisitions)
  • Routing contract or other project-related documents for signature through DocuSign.

Employment Standards

• Completion of 24 semester units or 36 quarter units of college coursework in architecture, engineering, space planning, drafting technology, or a closely related field, AND two years of experience in architectural, engineering, or construction project management, architectural inspection, construction inspection, architectural design or space planning; OR,

• A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to the employment standard listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of: Capital project management; contract administration; structural and mechanical design principles; architectural design principles; principles related to space planning; building plans, elevations, sections, and perspective drawings; laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to building construction, maintenance, and repair; cost-benefit analysis; project cost estimation; basic functions of word processing and spreadsheet software.
Ability to: Prepare architectural renderings, drawings, and specifications; learn CAD software; prepare requests for proposal; collect and analyze information, draw conclusions, and make recommendations; keep records; coordinate requirements and work of other County employees, contractors, subcontractors, and consultant architects and engineers; organize and prioritize tasks; communicate and cooperate with design professionals in other disciplines; learn practices and principles of supervision.

Additional Requirements:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at the time of appointment and must be valid throughout the duration of employment.
• The position will be assigned to the South County, and the incumbent will be required to travel extensively throughout the County.

Supplemental Information
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

• Review applications and supplemental questionnaire to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking. Responses to the required examination supplemental questions will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the responses to these questions. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFER:

• Live Scan and Background Check: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate's appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a Live Scan and background check which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. A Live Scan is electronic fingerprint scanning that is certified by the State Department of Justice. Further instructions about when and how to complete the Live Scan will be included in the offer letter. Appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.