Project Manager III

Job Description:

Project Manager III

Description

Position Description

Final Filing Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

Exam#: 25/14A12/08MZ

Current vacancies in this classification exist in the Public Works and Facilities Divisions.

The Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department (PWFP) brings together a range of functions to ensure safe building construction, plan for the future needs of the County, manage infrastructure and county facilities, and protect natural resources. The Department is responsible for public works, county roads and bridges, county parks, and county facilities.

Public Works: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple and sometimes concurrent Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) involving County roads and bridges. The projects may range from small pavement or drainage improvements, to complete bridge replacement projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating all project phases including scoping and estimating, budgeting, securing project grant funds, environmental documentation, design, permitting, bidding, and construction.

Facilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple and sometimes concurrent Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) at County Facilities. The projects may include small interior tenant improvements, replacement and repair of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, exterior site work, fencing and parking improvements as well as renovation of existing facilities and construction of new facilities to meet operational needs of requesting departments. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating all project phases including scoping and estimating, budgeting, scheduling, feasibility, design, permitting, bidding, and construction.

Under general direction, the incumbent will plan, coordinate, and manage projects of varying levels of complexity, size and impact, to ensure adherence to timelines, budgets and contract administration; and performs related work as required. The Project Manager III is the advanced level position in the series. Incumbents at this level are responsible for managing multiple, concurrent projects that are typically longer in term, and greater in complexity, size, scope, budget, and/or impact.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates with department representatives to define project needs and develop project scope and work plans for projects that are typically less complex and are smaller in size, scope, budget, and impact.
• Works with architects, engineers, contractors, and/or other professional consultants as required to evaluate, define, and/or design work solutions and project specifications.
• Coordinates multiple concurrent project activities with contractors, vendors, consultants, and/or governmental agencies.
• Analyzes issues or problems related to planning, implementing, or completing project work and develops and implements solutions.
• Confers with management and provides technical advice on the potential impacts of projects such as those related to staffing, budgets, organization and workflow, and contract or regulatory compliance.
• Obtains contractors by researching vendors and requesting and evaluating bids and proposals.
• Coordinates schedules with facility occupants, contractors, material vendors, and/or others as related to the assigned project area.
• Inspects project work for compliance with work specifications and contracts, processes change orders, and conducts pre-final inspections.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with internal and external stakeholders, agencies, boards, committees, and commissions to provide information, garner acceptance and support for projects, and ensure projects meet customer needs.
• Coordinates with department representatives to define project needs and develop project scope and workplans for multiple concurrent projects that are typically moderate in complexity, and medium to large in size, scope, budget and/or impact.
• Coordinates with department representatives to define project needs and develop project scope and work plans for multiple concurrent projects which are typically longer in term and/or greater in complexity, and larger in size, scope, budget and/or impact.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Project Manager III .

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Thorough Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of project management, including planning, scheduling, organizing, and coordinating.
• Principles and practices of the assigned project area and related fields.
• Public administration, including the principles and practices of governmental budgeting and the organization and functions of County government.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws related to the assigned project area.
• Safe working practices, codes, and regulations as applicable to the assigned project area.
• Research methods, including data collection and analysis.
• Contract negotiation tactics and strategies.

Skill and Ability to:

• Develop and administer a project budget, and analyze expenditures related to the assigned project area.
• Research, collect, analyze, and evaluate complex data to make sound judgments, logical decisions, and defensible recommendations.
• Interpret and apply codes, regulations, laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Communicate effectively in writing in order to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and technical memoranda.
• Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Manage multiple concurrent project activities that often have competing timelines and deadlines.
• Utilize persona computers and software such as Microsoft Excel and Word, and Project Management software.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and others contacted through the course of work; respond in a positive manner to supervision and attend and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.
• Determine project needs; schedule and organize work.
• Provide direction, monitor, train, coach, and assign work to lower-level staff.
• Supervise and/or lead professional, support and technical staff.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment listed above is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Administration, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

AND

Experience:

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative experience which include significant work experience in project management

Additional Information

REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be willing to travel within and outside the County of Monterey.
• Be willing and have the ability to be exposed to adverse conditions such as inclement weather, wind, dust, loud noise, heat, chemicals, gases, equipment, and machinery to visit work sites as necessary.

BENEFITS:

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the X Unit Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
  
  

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty , by

Final Filing Date: Monday, September 22, 2025 , 11:59 PM(PST)

Or

Hard copy applications

may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Monterey County, Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department
Attn: Marlene Zamudio, Human Resources Analyst
1441 Schilling Place, 1st Floor, Salinas CA 93901
Email: zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov
Phone: (831) 755-4893 Fax: (831) 784-5603

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to all of the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Marlene Zamudio , Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-4893, or zamudiomr@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 9/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$9,028.07 - $12,323.13 Monthly