Project Manager

Project Manager (Construction/Landfill)Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Project Manager positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.DEADLINE TO APPLY This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. (PST).OC WASTE & RECYCLING OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing waste management services, operating public landfills, protecting the local environment, investing in renewable energy enterprises and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. The department manages one of the nation's premier solid waste disposal systems, serving residents and businesses in the County's 34 cities and unincorporated areas. Our three active landfills reflect environmental engineering at its best. They are among the largest in the state and annually receive more than 4 million tons of solid waste. These state-of-the-art facilities - Olinda Alpha Landfill near Brea, Frank R Bowerman Landfill near Irvine and Prima Deshecha Landfill next to San Juan Capistrano—take pride in being good neighbors. The landfills use sanitary and environmentally friendly operational methods and have earned many awards for their modern management techniques, regulatory compliance and environmental practices.THE OPPORTUNITY OCWR has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager supporting the Project Management Office (PMO) unit of the Compliance Support and Landfill Technology division. This Division focuses on improving efficiency, using advanced technologies, and streamlining processes to support safe and reliable operations. The PMO handles both capital and non-capital projects included in OCWR's Strategic Financial Plan and provides construction and project management services from start to finish. This position is stationed at the Prima Deshecha Landfill in the city of San Juan Capistrano and reports to the South Region's assigned Senior Project Manager.The Project Manager job duties include but are not limited to:Independently managing a broad range of landfill related projects including horizonal infrastructure, maintenance and repair, operations, and capital projectsManaging service contracts (landfill gas, liquids management, habitat maintenance, pest abatement, etc.), facilities maintenance and repair (paving, painting, fencing, HVAC, tenant improvement, etc.) and moderately technical and complex capital projectsManaging all project phases that include initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing, utilizing tools and techniques derived from the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI)Authoring scopes of work, request for proposals, contract task orders, agenda staff reports and contract agreementsDrafting, negotiating, and executing different contracting vehicles that include Purchase Orders, Regional Cooperative Agreements, Job Order Contracts, Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Manager at Risk, Landfill Service Contracts, A-E On-Call Contracts, Task Orders, and other Special Service ContractsOverseeing diverse project teams composed of internal clients, consultants, contractors, building departments, regulatory agencies, trade staff and contracted staff from a broad range of disciplines including architecture/engineering, construction management and specialty consultantsAdministers and manages design, construction, and maintenance contracts, change orders, time extensions and modifications of contract agreements, and monitors progress, recommends payments, and ensures contract compliance during warranty periodSupporting the Department and Landfills to ensure compliance with legislative and environmental regulations specific to the solid waste industry, as well as ensuring permitting compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory agencies, including permit application and variance submittalsOverseeing complex landfill maintenance, repair, facilities and capital improvement design, planning, and construction projectsManaging OCWR projects that range from small ($500K or under), medium ($500K - $2M), to large ($2M+)DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate has six (6) years of experience in project management including horizontal construction, capital improvement, and maintenance and repair projects.In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of the following competencies:Technical ExpertiseExperience applying project management industry standards and practices in the areas of project planning, coordinating, budget management, scheduling and monitoringKnowledge and application of principles of architectural/engineering design and construction practices in multiple disciplines such as landfilling, architectural, civil, structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and heating, ventilating and air conditioningKnowledge of California Public Contracting Code (PCC), Uniform Building Codes (UBC), Cal-OSHA building construction regulations, Federal, State and local codes and regulations and other pertinent safety rules and regulationsExperience with regulatory compliance enforced by the local, federal and state agencies such as CalRecycle, Local Enforcement Agency, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, South Coast Air Quality Management District, and Environmental Protection AgencyAnalysis and Problem SolvingAbility to understand, interpret and enforce compliance with plans, specifications schedules and contract provisionsAbility to recognize and anticipate problems of project scope, budget, schedule, plans and specifications and determine necessary changesAbility to research, evaluate, estimate, and accurately interpret and apply technical data and policy information to solve problems and/or make recommendations to managementAbility to identify issues, choose the best option, and make timely decisionsPlanning and OrganizationAbility to plan and organize work effectively to ensure that assignments are on schedule, within budget and adhere to policyAbility to manage multiple projects with changing and competing prioritiesLeadership SkillsAbility to manage project scope, schedule, and budget and provide recommendations as neededAbility to lead project team and coordinate with stakeholders from project concept to completionAbility to make well-informed and objective decisions by perceiving the impact and implications of the decisions in a professional ethical frameworkActive Communication and Writing SkillsAbility to build consensus and negotiate with public and private partiesAbility to clearly communicate expectations, tasks, plans, and schedules to stakeholdersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click here for details on the Project Manager classification, including the physical, mental, environmental and working conditions.NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.). RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.Application Appraisal Panel | AAP (Weighted 100%) An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application, and supplemental questionnaire for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most qualified candidates will move forward to the next step in the recruitment process or will be placed on the eligible list.Eligible List Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. Veterans Employment Preference The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION The County of Orange is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should notify the recruiter listed on the job posting as soon as possible. Documentation supporting the accommodation request may be required.EMAIL NOTIFICATION Email is the primary form of notification during the