Construction Management Specialist

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

2/5/26, 2/26/26 (final)

Under general supervision, Construction Management Specialists serve as assistants to the Resident Engineer or Inspection Supervisor and on behalf of the County on the construction phase of a single, complex project or multiple projects of less complexity. The Construction Management Specialist assists in ensuring that projects are constructed in accordance with plans and specifications, the Public Contract Code, and prudent construction management procedures.

• Principles and practices of construction inspection.
• Principles and practices of contract administration.
• Principles of construction law and the Public Contract Code.
• Construction project scheduling, cost estimating, materials, and claims analysis.
• Construction methods and techniques.
• Construction Change Order review and preparation.
• Various computer software programs used for construction management.

• Prepare technical reports.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Understand, interpret and enforce compliance with plans, specifications, bid documents, and contract provisions.
• Inspect materials and workmanship for safety hazards or construction problems.
• Assist with the preparation of project budgets.
• Maintain effective relationships with County employees, consultants and contractors.
• Assist with training and giving directions to construction inspection personnel in order to ensure critical areas are being inspected and proper records and documents are attained.
• Present solutions and options to less complex construction field problem.
• Write and review basic change orders, board letters, claims, correspondence to contractors, specifications and contract documents.
• Make written and verbal presentations to small civic groups and the general public in order to provide information on the status of construction projects.
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.

Either: 1. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Construction Management.

Or: 2. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering.

And

One year of full-time experience acting as a project manager or owner’s representative on public works construction projects.

Or: 3. Two years of full-time experience supervising staff engaged in the inspection of buildings, highways, streets, water/wastewater facilities, drainage construction, or other public works infrastructure projects.

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months
.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete.

The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

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