Assistant Deputy Director Capital Project Delivery

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above based on position requirements and the successful candidates 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 Capital Projects Assistant Deputy Directorpositions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

• Lead and manage the full project delivery lifecycle including scope definition pre-design planning design development technical review constructability analysis construction oversight commissioning and close-out
• Oversee multidisciplinary project management and logistics teams responsible for delivering complex capital projects in an active operating environment
• Plan prioritize and manage multiple concurrent projects while minimizing operational disruptions to the facility and its stakeholders
• Partner with procurement teams on public works contracting including A/E selection construction contracting job order contracting and alternate delivery methods (CMAR DB PDB)
• Guide development of scopes schedules budgets technical requirements security coordination needs and resource allocations
• Ensure strict compliance with public works contracting requirements building codes safety programs and regulatory frameworks
• Maintain effective communication with internal departments (Operations Maintenance Finance IT Security Environmental) and external agencies cities and utility providers
• Serve as a technical representative in meetings with contractors consultants community groups and internal leadership
• Monitor and report on project performance risks and milestones; recommend corrective measures when issues arise

The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following key competencies:

Technical Experience Technical Knowledge

• Significant experience delivering large-scale public works or capital infrastructure projects including design coordination constructability review construction oversight commissioning and close-out
• Ability to lead and integrate multidisciplinary technical teams spanning engineering architecture construction management and project controls
• Demonstrated experience managing projects within operationally constrained and security-sensitive facilities such as hospitals campuses transportation hubs secured government complexes or similar occupied environments
• Knowledge of public-sector contracting requirements including relevant building codes California Public Contracting Code Cal-OSHA and Federal/State/local regulations
• Familiarity with utility system upgrades vertical conveyance fire/life-safety systems MEP/HVAC systems central utility plants seismic improvements or comparable complex infrastructure
• Experience with alternative delivery methods such as design-build CMAR progressive design-build and job-order contracting
• Aviation-specific technical knowledge (FAA standards airport security protocols airfield/terminal/landside development) is valued but not required

• Ability to delegate review and monitor complex work for quality timeliness and accountability
• Skilled in coaching mentoring and developing staff in a fast-paced operational environment
• Proven leadership in guiding diverse stakeholder groups from project concept through completion
• Experience enforcing safety guidelines and promoting safe construction practices

• Ability to interpret and enforce compliance with plans specifications schedules and contract provisions
• Strong analytical skills to anticipate project challenges related to scope budget schedule or operating constraints
• Ability to assess technical data evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions in clear actionable terms
• Experience resolving escalated issues and coordinating remediation or corrective actions
• Skilled in performing quantity calculations estimates and data-driven evaluations
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff contractors agencies and regulatory bodies

• Demonstrated ability to plan organize and deliver multiple projects simultaneously within active operational settings
• Proven record of completing assignments on time and within budget
• Ability to manage competing priorities shifting deadlines and multifaceted stakeholder needs
• Experience coordinating work phases to minimize disruption to facility operations and public services

• Experience presenting technical and project information to executive leadership elected bodies private-sector partners community groups and regulatory agencies
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear concise communications suited for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated political and organizational savvy when navigating sensitive issues across departments and stakeholders
• Skilled in written and oral communication for proposals reports briefings and collaborative discussions
• Experience negotiating and managing competitive bidding processes for complex public works contracts

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

While this is mostly a daytime assignment projects construction mostly occurs at night. Given the airports 24/7 operations there may be responsibilities on nights or weekends.

LICENSE REQUIRED
The successful candidate must obtain possess and maintain the following licenses:

• Valid California Drivers License Class C or higher by date of appointment
• Valid Airport Access Badge with an Airport Driving Endorsement within ten (10) days of employment