The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top ten cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Department of Public Works (DPW) is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.
T he Public Works Department is one of the largest departments in the City of San José with approximately 650 staff and an annual operating budget of $140 million (FY23). The Department is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. Public Works is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
The Department is a leader in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), with a focus on voter-approved improvements projects, such as the $650 million Measure T Program, along with Airport CIP, which this Division Manager will administer.
The Public Works Department is seeking to fill 1 full-time Division Manager vacanc y in the CIP/Airport Division.
The current salary range for the Division Manager is $131,187.68 - $207,658.10. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.
The Division Manager will report directly to the Deputy Director of Public Works and will manage a growing team of 13 skilled engineers, architects, and analysts. The successful candidate will be a registered professional engineer and/or architect.
T he Division Manager is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating operational and administrative service functions within the Division , oversee ing total project management, from forecasting, planning, design, engineering, bidding, and construction management through to ribbon cuttings. They assist executive and senior management in formulating and implementing department policies and procedures. They are experienced in delivering capital projects from start to finish, are fast learners, nimble, diplomatic, and have demonstrated capability in working with multiple stakeholders.
An in-depth knowledge of employing airport industry standard specifications, municipal codes, and engineering principles is desired. Identifying opportunities to streamline the project planning, design, and management processes will be a mark of their success. A strong focus on customer service and partnering with other departments and agencies is essential. The Division Manager will need to balance the demands of quality, speed, and cost with regard to the development and rapid implementation of the Airport's Capital Improvement Program.
The Division Manager position performs work of considerable difficulty including:
- Hiring and retaining staff to assist on-time delivery of projects that meet budget.
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) sensitivity and implementation practices are required .
- Leading and managing the Training and Development team to create consistent project management practices and improvement in our contractor outreach program.
- Leadership, coordination, and enhancement for airport capital activities between the Airport staff, the Public Works departmental divisions, elected officials, other stakeholders, and the public, using the City's values as a guide.
- Leading the majority of the $650 million Measure T Program which builds projects to improve Disaster Preparedness, Public Safety, and Infrastructure.
- Building capital infrastructure in partnership with and creating opportunities for small and local businesses to participate in public works projects. Design/build methodology is often used while guiding contractors and the overall team.
- Directing special Airport strategic planning programs.
- Presenting reports and information to the City Council, boards, committees, and other divisions or departments as necessary.
- Representing the Department of Public Works in a variety of airport interdepartmental and intergovernmental matters.
- Maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations and to use sound airport engineering principles to achieve team effectiveness in project delivery.