Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is currently recruiting to fill one (1) vacancy for the position of Construction Project Manager, in the Property Management Department. This position will support and enhance security infrastructure. This recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for future vacancies.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Last day to apply: Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 11:59 pm
• Oral Interview scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026
• Selection Interview scheduled for the week of July 13, 2026

Please note that the above schedule may change due to the needs of the Authority. If there is a change to the schedule listed above, all candidates will be notified.

To view a full list of essential function, skills, and abilities, please use the link provided below to the Construction Project classification specification

Construction Project Manager

EDUCATION (position requirements at application):

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE (position requirements at application):

A minimum of five (5) years of responsible experience managing construction and/or civil engineering projects including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.

This classification is subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program, which periodically provides Risk Management with the incumbent's Driver License records and status.

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Public works project experience
• Prior experience in public sector human resources and/or human resources within a unionized work environment is highly desirable. Examples of public sector includes:
  1. Cities
  2. Counties
  3. Public education institutions
  4. Special districts/authorities
  5. State and federal government
• Experience providing general oversight and coordination of construction and/or civil engineering projects or contracts
• Experience and ability to:
  1. Analyze problems
  2. Conduct studies
  3. Identify alternative solutions and project consequences of proposed solutions
  4. Implement approved recommendation
• Experience reviewing and interpreting:
  1. Maps
  2. Plans
  3. Sketches
  4. Schematics
  5. Diagrams
  6. Blueprints
  7. Engineering drawings
• Experience reviewing:
  1. Construction schedules
  2. Progress reports
  3. Consumed materials
  4. Cost summary reports
• Familiarity with pertinent building/construction laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Familiarity with public agency procurement processes and procedures

DEFINITION

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, and manages capital improvement projects including the research, survey, design, permitting, and construction management of assigned projects; establishes and directs the implementation and administration of Authority-wide policies and programs related to engineering initiatives and administration throughout the Authority; provides complex and responsible support to the Construction and Facilities Division Manager in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Construction and Facilities Division Manager. Exercises direct and general supervision over professional and technical staff, as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a management classification responsible for developing, planning, and reviewing the capital improvement projects of the Logistics Department including research, survey, design, permitting, and construction management. Responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures, budget administration, project evaluation, and management of staff for the assigned areas. Incumbents serve as a professional-level resource for organizational, managerial, and operational analyses and studies. Performance of the work requires the use of considerable independence, initiative, and discretion within broad guidelines. This class is distinguished from Construction and Facilities Division Manager in that the latter has management responsibility for all functional areas of the Construction and Facilities Division including all rehabilitation, new construction, maintenance, and repair functions and activities of the Authority.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

When assigned to an office environment:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various Authority and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

When assigned to a field environment:

Must possess mobility to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; to reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, and grasp; to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and equipment; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform light to medium physical work, to work in confining spaces and around machines; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 75 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees predominately work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may work in the field and be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous chemical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

INITIAL SELECTION REVIEW:

The Human Resources Department reviews all initial application materials to identify qualified applicants. Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be invited to the first phase of the recruitment process. The OCFA reserves the right to refer only the better qualified applicants if the number of applicants is high. If the number of applicants is high, the review process may include a secondary screening (by a panel of job knowledge experts) of the applications and/or supplemental questionnaires in which the better qualified applicants are referred to the next phase of the recruitment process. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job announcement before submitting their online application materials.

TESTING:

Testing for this position or any other position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. If a revision is made to a testing component during a recruitment process, the assigned recruiter will notify by email all affected applicants.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATION:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io at least 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.

RECRUITMENT/SELECTION PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS:

All recruitment/selection process and requirements will be held in accordance with the OCFA's Selection Rules, which are available for inspection in the Human Resources Department.