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Construction Procurement and Contracts Manager: 159,536.00 - 203,777.60 annuallyConstruction Manager: $176,134.40 - 224,910.40 annually Overview: Valley Water is searching for top-tier candidates to fill this exciting opportunity.This is a single position, for which the incumbent would be hired as either a Construction, Procurement and Contracts Manager or a Construction Manager. There are multiple ways a candidate may develop the skills and experience required to be successful in this role. Depending on the background and experience of the selected candidate, the exact classification will be determined at point of hire.Valley Water is looking for a Construction Procurement and Contracts Manager/Construction Manager to manage Valley Water’s complex and technical public works procurements and oversee the Construction Contracts and Support Unit. Our ideal candidate will have experience managing procurement for large-scale construction projects and a background in public sector labor compliance. This candidate will have experience with complex, multi-million-dollar construction contracts and procurement spend (Valley Water’s spend over the next several years is $2.5 billion), preferably with construction projects in California. The selected candidate will be a proactive leader, a self-starter, and a motivator with strong communication skills and the technical expertise to offer solutions to obstacles in the procurement process. Come join an amazing organization and be a part of our leadership team where you can make a difference in the lives of millions.This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite, after completion of the probationary period (one year). THE JOBThe Construction Procurement and Contracts Manager/Construction Manager oversees the newly created Construction Contracts and Support Unit, including a staff of seven, which includes two direct reports. This position is responsible for managing Valley Water’s complex and technical public works procurements, including contract planning, development, advertisement, negotiations, award, and administration. This position will also oversee labor compliance programs after contracts are awarded, including Project Labor Agreements and prevailing wage. This position manages relationships within the organization and with vendors and prospective bidders, communicating processes, policies and procedures and representing Valley Water with tact and professionalism. IDEAL CANDIDATEThe ideal candidate will be self-guided, proactive, responsive, and solutions oriented, with excellent communication skills and a strong customer service orientation. The ideal candidate will also be engineering and architecturally minded, with the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications and communicate with both technical and lay people about the large-scale construction procurement projects they oversee. Successful candidates will have demonstrated knowledge of effective public sector procurement programs, labor compliance, prevailing wage, and the related laws and regulations. This candidate will have experience with complex, multi-million-dollar construction contracts and procurement spend (Valley Water’s spend over the next several years is $2.5 billion), preferably with construction projects in California. We are looking for a leader who will motivate and inspire staff while driving projects forward.Ideal Experience: Construction Procurement and Contracts Manager: Five (5) years of construction contract procurement management experience.ORConstruction Manager: Five (5) years of professional civil engineering and/or construction management experience and a P.E license.The five (5) years of experience must include two (2) years of direct supervisory experience.Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business public administration, civil engineering, or a science related degree or related field.

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Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.To review the Job Description for Construction Procurement and Contracts Manager, please click hereTo review the Job Description for Construction Manager, please click hereConstruction Contracts and Support Unit (Position Code 0696)COVID-19 vaccination requirement: *To protect our most valuable assets, our employees, as well as the communities we serve, Valley Water requires all newly hired Valley Water personnel to be fully vaccinated (for COVID -19) or to be formally excused from the requirement through the **reasonable accommodation process (for details, see bottom of job posting)Valley Water Telework Program: Eligibility for telework will depend on the type of work performed, operational needs, and the ability for the employee to perform the essential functions of their job duties while teleworking. Employment with Valley Water requires employees to live within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in San Jose, California by their start date. This posting will close without notice. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration for this role.

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(1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview.(2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary.Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification.Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement: Fully vaccinated means (1) it has been at least two weeks since a person has completed the entire recommended series of a COVID-19 vaccine, and (2) the person has provided proof of vaccination in a form consistent with the requirements for verification of vaccine status in the State of California’s July 26, 2021, Public Health Officer Order. **Limited Exemptions to Vaccination Requirement An individual who has been provided a job offer may request a reasonable accommodation to the vaccination requirement if they: 1. Have a contraindication recognized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or by the vaccine’s manufacturer to every approved COVID-19 vaccine. A contraindication means a condition that makes vaccination inadvisable; 2. Have a disability and are requesting an exception as a reasonable accommodation based upon this disability; or, 3. Object to COVID-19 vaccination based on their sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request.Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260.Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

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