The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for planning, directing, supervising and reviewing the activities of staff engaged in the design, planning, scheduling, and construction management of projects relating to the construction, alteration, and maintenance of water utility, water reclamation, sewer collections, power generation, and geothermal systems.

The single position class of Construction Manager is an advanced supervisory level position in the Engineering technical/professional series. Supervision is received from the Engineering Manager. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over Construction Project Managers, technical and professional engineering staff, and support staff, and oversee the management and coordination of contractor/developer installed projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, or Water or wastewater technology, a general contractor's license, and at least seven years of increasingly responsible experience in construction or project management handling multiple large and complex projects involving pipes and plant facilities or wastewater collection systems including at least three years in a supervisory role, Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, Water Technology, Wastewater Technology, or closely related field. Experience: Seven (7) years increasingly responsible experience in construction or project management handling multiple large and complex projects involving pipes and process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, or instrumentation systems including at least three (3) years in a lead or supervisory role.

Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND Experience: Twelve (12) years of increasingly responsible experience or project management handling multiple large and complex projects involving pipes and process facilities, wastewater collection systems, mechanical equipment, or instrumentation systems, including at least three (3) years in a lead or supervisory role. OR Education: Graduation from high school, or equivalent; AND Experience: Performance at the level of Construction Project Manager position for three (3) years; AND Certificates: Must have and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 1 certificate or higher at the time of application; AND Must have and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Treatment Operator Grade 1 certificate or higher at the time of application. Certification: Must obtain and maintain a California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 or higher and an SWRCB Water Treatment Operator Grade 2 or higher within 36 months of appointment; Must obtain a Certified Construction Management (CCM) certificate within three (3) years of appointment; General contractor license is highly desirable. Click here to view the Construction Manager job description NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Class "C" California driver's license. For out of state applicants, a valid driver's license is required and a valid Class "C" California driver's license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c). PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Work involves exposure to potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious disease including smoke, fumes, gas, treated water, high frequency noise, dirt, dust, grease, oil, chemicals, solvents, and toxic agents. The incumbent needs to be able to tolerate unpleasant odors, wet conditions and uncomfortable climactic conditions. There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The incumbent requires sufficient mobility to work in a field setting in varying weather conditions and an office setting, transport materials and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and to travel to various locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis