Administrative Manager

Additional credits will be given to applicants who possess the desirable qualifications as listed on the supplemental questionnaire.   

• Experience working for large public-sector organizations serving populations of 125,000 or more; experience leading the enterprise management***** of a construction organization******.
•  Bachelor's degree or higher in:
  • Construction Management,
  • Engineering,
  • Architecture,
  • or a closely related field.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • Professional Engineer (PE),
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM),
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), or
  • Program Management Professional (PgMP)

The Department is seeking a highly accomplished capital delivery executive to serve as Division Manager, Capital Projects. The Division Manager is a senior leader accountable for the planning, execution, financial management, and performance outcomes of ISD’s Capital Projects Division. Reporting to a senior executive, this role requires strong executive level judgment, operational vigor, and the ability to drive change in a complex public-sector environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to deftly provide both strategic and operational leadership for this critical division, overseeing construction project management activities from inception through closeout, across multiple capital initiatives.

Please see the link to the brochure by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3Zr6XhU

Essential Job Functions

• Provides executive leadership to approximately 50 internal staff and 25 contracted managers and project professionals, directing all aspects of capital planning, design, construction, deferred maintenance, and major system replacement projects.
• Oversees the full lifecycle of capital projects, ensuring delivery meets County standards for cost, schedule, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and fiscal accountability.
• Leads continuous improvement in capital delivery practices, including project planning, estimating accuracy, value engineering, design management, and construction execution.
• Establishes and enforces strong program controls and performance management systems, with an emphasis on schedule reliability, cost predictability, consultant and contractor accountability, and transparent reporting.
• Directs facility assessment and asset lifecycle planning activities, applying industry standards (e.g., RSMeans) to support long-term capital planning, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, and data-driven investment decisions.
• Oversees division budgeting, forecasting, billing, and cash-flow management, ensuring project funding availability, accurate encumbrances, and timely invoice processing in accordance with County policy.
• Manages the full contract lifecycle—from scope development and procurement through administration, closeout, and performance evaluation—while promoting competitive procurement and participation by small, local, and diverse businesses.
• Prepares and reviews Board-related materials, executive briefings, and project status reports; evaluates risks and issues, and recommends corrective actions to senior leadership and the Board of Supervisors.
• Builds strong working relationships with County departments, oversight entities, external agencies, and elected officials; regularly briefs executive leadership and Board offices.
• Leads organizational change initiatives, staffing strategies, workload alignment, and management systems improvements to increase efficiency, accountability, and service value.
• Acts on behalf of the senior executive in their absence.

For more information, please view the classification specification: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1066162