• Confers with City departments to establish building and space requirements; advises on feasibility of projects; and manages the preparation of drawings, reports, and recommendations of findings.
• Oversees project staff, contractors, and consultants; manages consultant and contractor selection process, negotiates fees, and approves contracts; evaluates contractor performance and recommends changes to quantity and quality of service provided.
• Initiates the preparation of and presents feasibility studies, environmental studies, cost estimates, schedules, and programs for the development or alteration of buildings, structures, and related infrastructure.
• Tracks and monitors all project activities; reviews work under construction to ensure that all new construction and alteration work complies with plans, specifications, codes, budgets and schedules; and coordinates the work of multi-disciplinary staff across organizational boundaries.
• Prepares reports and cost control analyses; analyzes claims and recommends approval of consultant/contract payments.
• Represents the department in meetings and conferences related to construction, materials, or work standards.
• Coordinates and conducts community meetings associated with project(s) and responds to community issues and concerns; provides presentations to governmental and regulatory agencies, community groups, and the Board of Supervisors.
• Ensures related files and records are maintained.

• Manage more moderately complex capital projects from program planning through final acceptance of construction and warranty period.
• Train staff in procedural and technical aspects of their jobs; assigns and reviews work; acts as a technical resource to staff; may provide input into performance evaluations and other personnel matters.

• 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 project management 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.