Gerold Zimmerman

Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.

Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.

Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates

Manage the development of project scope, budgets, establish funding sources.

Oversee project completion for the team and ensure scheduling requirements are met.

Participate as a member of consultant selection committees and participate in fee negotiations and approval of contracts;

Communicate among the County, consultants, and other interested agencies or parties;

Responsible for keeping construction projects within approved budgets and their schedule; analyzes claims and approves consultant/contractor payment requests;

Participate in public hearings; prepares and presents project status reports;

Provide guidance to subordinate staff and consultants on project criteria, regulations, codes, standards and schedules;

Identify and manages responses to CEQA, ADA, energy conservation, and other special requirements;

Participate in the development of strategic facilities plans and assessments of existing structures;

Review and approve technical reports, and contract documents to assure adequacy, and compliance with project constructability and cost efficiency;

Supervise the inspection and approval of the completion of construction projects;

Work with subordinate staff to ensure timely close out of completed projects;

Develop policy and procedures to ensure quality control of all construction and inspection related functions.

Managed work and performance of more than 20 employees.

Directed daily operations for maintenance staff of Elmwood Correctional Facility.

Determined the priority of work assignments, based on the availability of resources within the work center, to meet customer requirements in a timely and effective manner;

Investigated work sites, customer needs, and environmental conditions to determine workable solutions for job requirements and feasibility of work plans;

Reviewed contract specifications and enters into standard County contracts for the purpose of facility maintenance and other related work;

Used a variety of tools, including computer software packages, to meet specific technical needs during the process of completing a project;

Followed guidelines for personnel actions, including hiring, training, staff development, and evaluation;

Provided technical expertise and feedback, identifies potential problems with work plans, and participates in estimating guidelines;

Participated in the administration of work plans and provides the final inspection of work performed by contractors and County employees;

Monitored and assures overall employee and workplace safety; conducts or monitors regularly scheduled safety meetings;

Prepared reports and correspondence;

Maintained hazardous materials logs and/or direct the activities of subordinates that handle hazardous materials;

May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;

Reviewed and analyzed maintenance project requests; provided recommendations to contractors on construction methods, materials, labor, and other resources necessary to complete projects.

Determined the most viable methods of procuring desired services.

Conducted evaluations of existing site conditions for assigned projects, developed scope of work for projects, and prepared construction budget.

Prepared bid documents and selects potential bidders; conducted pre-bid walkthrough and provided technical construction expertise as necessary.

Prepared, reviewed and analyzed maintenance, repair or minor improvement contracts.

Managed and coordinated construction work schedules and budgets;

Administered contracts and insured completion of assigned construction projects within contract specifications.

Provided liaison for the Department with all interested parties including County employees, clients, departments, public agencies, outside contractors, and the public.

Coordinated and performed quality assurance of the work of County employees and contractors.

Supervised employees and contract staff.

Provided technical training and guidance in contract applications such as the County accounting system and computerized maintenance management systems.

Prepared status reports on projects; makes recommendations and presentations verbally, in writing, graphically or in other formats when necessary.

Inspected and approved project progress and scheduling of payments.

Ensured contractual provisions are met; monitored and enforced warranties.

Maintained complete and accurate contract documents and archives according to County of Santa Clara policies and procedures.

May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker.