Construction Project Manager

Salary : $120,577.60 - $161,574.40 Annually
Location : Headquarters - 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 2026-54-DS
Department: PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


DESCRIPTION
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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To view a full list of essential function, skills, and abilities, please use the link provided below to the Construction Project classification specification
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

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

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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 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.
ELIGIBLE LIST:

The duration of an Eligible List for this recruitment is one (1) year, unless abolished by the Human Resources Director prior to the expiration.
WITHDRAWING FROM THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

If an applicant chooses to withdraw from this recruitment process, he/she is required to submit an email notification to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at requesting a withdrawal from the process. The email to the recruiter must include the applicant's current phone number.
QUESTIONS:

All questions regarding this position should be directed to Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at View phone number on click.appcast.io or
NOTE:

The provisions of this publication do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision in this publication may be modified or revoked without notice.
Orange County Fire Authority Management Association (OCFAMA) Representation

This classification is represented by the OCFAMA. Please contact OCFAMA President for information about joining OCFAMA.

Base Salary Adjustments:
2.50% effective June 26, 2026

Annual Merit Review Program
Administrative Managers are eligible for performance salary increases from 2.75% to 5.5% annually based on their work performance and until they reach the top of their salary range. Please note, new managers and newly promoted managers must be assigned to their position prior to March 1 during the annual performance rating period (August 1 through July 31) to be eligible for their initial merit review. Administrative Managers who are at the maximum of their salary range at the time they receive their annual performance evaluation will receive a $500 contribution to their 401(a) deferred compensation account if they received a rating of at least "standard."

Medical Benefit
Administrative Managers have a choice of medical plans under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, and receive a monthly cash allotment to be applied toward health care coverage and other benefits. In addition to purchasing health care coverage, at their option, Administrative Managers may receive any or all remaining funds in cash or defer such funds to other benefits. The enrollment period for a new employee is sixty (60) days from the date of employment. The effective date of coverage will begin on the first day of the month following submission of the CalPERS Health Benefit Plan Enrollment Form.

In 2025, the monthly cash allotment is $2,597.52 per month, paid over 24 pay periods.
In 2026, the monthly cash allotment is $2,768.96 per month, paid over 24 pay periods.

Please visit for more information regarding the various plans offered under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program, as well as the current premium rates.

Dental, Orthodontia, and Vision Care
Dental, orthodontia, and vision insurance are provided, at no cost to the employee, for the employee and dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following date of hire or promotion.

Longevity Pay
Administrative Managers will receive longevity pay as a percentage of base salary as follows:

• 1.50% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 5th year in any OCFAMA position.
• 3.0% at the beginning of the pay period that includes the commencement of their 10th year in any OCFAMA position.

Optional Benefit Plan (OBP)
An annual allocation of $2,065 (pro-rated for mid-year hire/promotion date) will be provided to Administrative Managers to cover health care costs and other select benefits including:

• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Cash prorated each pay period or lump sum of cash at year end

OBP begins on the 1st day of the month following a 28-day waiting period.

Retirement
All regular OCFA employees are members of the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) - a defined benefit retirement program. Employees are enrolled in one of the following retirement formulas based on date of hire.

Legacy General Members: Employees hired on or after December 1, 2012, who establish reciprocitywith OCERS are enrolled in the 2.0% at age 55 retirement formula (Plan N). Employees pays their maximum employee contribution based on age of entry into OCERS (or reciprocal retirement system), including any increases to the maximum employee contribution as calculated by OCERS. The compensation limit for Legacy members in 2024 is $345,000.

New General Members (PEPRA): Employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, without reciprocity are enrolled in the 2.5% at age 67 retirement formula (Plan U). Employees contribute 50% of the normal retirement cost toward the employee's retirement contribution but no higher than their maximum employee contribution (based on age of entry into OCERS). The compensation limit for PEPRA members in 2024 is $181,734 (non-Social Security participants).

For more information about OCERS retirement, please visit , or view the Retirement Plan


Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
A life and AD&D policy is provided to Administrative Managers at no cost. Administrative Managers may purchase additional employee paid life, dependent life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage are provided to Administrative Managers at no cost.

Deferred Compensation:
Employees may participate in the Authority's 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan on a voluntary basis. This plan is 100% employee funded.

Retiree Medical Savings Plan
Employees participate in an employer sponsored retirement Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a contribution of 4.0% of base salary.
* Effective April 4, 2025 (PP09) the contribution rate decreases to 3.0% of base salary.

Social Security
OCFA employees are not covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI); therefore, they are not required to contribute 6.2% of salary towards Social Security.

Medicare
Employees contribute 1.45% to Medicare. Employees whose wages exceed $200,000 in a calendar year shall contribute an additional 0.9%.

Bilingual Pay
If qualified, bilingual pay is $0.30 per hour up to a maximum of forty (40) hours per FLSA workweek. Pre-designated languages include: Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese/Mandarin/Cantonese, and American Sign Language. Other languages may qualify on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition Reimbursement
Administrative Managers are eligible for up to $2,000 per fiscal year in accordance with the program guidelines. Employees are also eligible to be reimbursed for job-related licenses and certifications (including the costs necessary to obtain and/or maintain the license or certification).

Vacation
Administrative Manager accruals begins on your first day of employment. Approximate annual accruals are:

• Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 120 hours per year
• After 3 years, but less than 10 years, approximately 160 hours per year
• After 10 years, approximately 200 hours per year

Holidays
Administrative Managers observe 13 holidays within the calendar year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday
• Lincoln's Birthday
• President's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Day after Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day

Sick Leave
Sick leave is accumulated from year-to-year and accrues as follows:

• Upon employment and up to 3 years, approximately 72 hours per year
• After 3 years, approximately 96 hours per year

At retirement, employees receive a payoff of their sick leave based on their years of full-time continuous service.

Paid Annual Leave (PAL)
After completion of new probation, an employee will be eligible to take up to forty (40) hours of paid time off each year, in addition to their accrued time. PAL is awarded on January 1 of the subsequent year and every year thereafter. PAL cannot be cashed out and must be used within the calendar year it is earned.

Annual Physical Examination
Administrative Managers are provided a voluntary annual physical examination by an Authority-designated physician at no cost.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
The OCFA offers regular, limited-term, and probationary employees both a Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars into an account that can be used throughout the year on qualified medical or dependent care expenses. Participants pay fewer taxes and take home more money.


Behavioral Health and Wellness
OCFA offers a variety of behavioral health and wellness services to our employees and their dependents, including access to the OCFA Peer Support Team Members, OCFA Chaplains, and the Counseling Team International (TCTI). TCTI provides behavioral health and wellness services to public safety agency employees and their eligible family members with confidential professional assistance. Support services include, but are not limited to, the following types of situations: marital and family problems, stress/burnout, anger management, separation/divorce, child/adolescent issues, depression, and critical incident/trauma. TCTI also offers life care resource assistance for child care, adoption, elderly and senior care, and financial information.

Pet Discount Program
OCFA has partnered with United Pet Care to offer a pet healthcare program. This program helps employees reduce the cost of escalating veterinary bills at an affordable rate. All pets are eligible regardless of their age or medical condition.

Benevolent Association
Employees have the option to join OCFA's Benevolent Association which was created to "Take Care of Their Own". Included in your $8.00 per pay period cost is $10,000 Member Death Benefit, $4,000 Dependent Death Benefit, $32,500 Annual Scholarships for Members and Dependents., Hardship Grants/Loans, Annual Picnic for Members, Holiday Ball, Retiree Tribute. In addition, Discount Offers- Recreation/Amusement Parks, fitness 19 & 24-Hour Fit. gym membership. Discount Movie Tickets, Angel Baseball Games with Tailgate Party, etc.). In addition, membership allows access to very good supplemental insurances of many type, including Long Term Disability, Long Term Care, Various AFLAC (ICU, Cancer, Accident Inj., CSFA membership, Living Trusts & more.) The Family Auxiliary and KIDS Fund (provides monetary assistance only to kids of members), both operate under the Benevolent Assoc. Visit the for more information or you can watch
Revised 09/2025

This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Memoranda of Understanding, Personnel and Salary Resolution, retirement contract, insurance policy contract, or any other official document of the Orange County Fire Authority, including Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders. All insurance benefits described in the summary are subject to the terms and limitations of the Orange County Fire Authority's insurance contracts with individual insurance providers. Should you have any questions pertaining to information in this summary, please contact Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Are you a current Orange County Fire Authority employee?

• Yes
• No

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From the choices below, select the highest level of education you have completed.

• Less than high school diploma or GED
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college credits completed
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• PhD

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If you possess a bachelor's degree or higher, please list the major of completion. If you do not possess a bachelor's degree or higher, please write "N/A".
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Please indicate the years of responsible experience managing construction and/or civil engineering projects. Please note, your experience MUST be detailed in your application.

• Less than one (1) year of experience in administrative analytical work involving finance, contracts, compliance reporting, or other related functions.
• More than 1 but less than three (3) years of responsible experience managing construction and/or civil engineering projects.
• More than 3 but less than five (5) years of responsible experience managing construction and/or civil engineering projects.
• More than 5 but less than seven (7) years of responsible experience managing construction and/or civil engineering projects.
• 7 or more years of responsible experience managing construction and/or civil engineering projects

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From the list below, please select the areas of experience you possess. Please note that the experience selected below MUST be detailed in the experience section(s) of your application.

• Public works project experience
• Experience providing general oversight and coordination of construction and/or civil engineering projects or contracts.
• Experience and ability to analyze problems, conduct studies, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed solutions and implement approved recommendation.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting maps, plans, sketches, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and engineering drawings.
• Experience reviewing construction schedules, progress reports, consumed materials, and 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.
• I do not possess any experience in the areas listed above

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If you possess any of the experience listed in question #6, please provide a detailed explanation of your experience. If you do not possess any experience listed, please write "N/A".
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Do you possess at least 2 years of supervisory experience? Please note, your experience MUST be detailed in your application.

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Required Question