Project Manager, Facilities

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Project Manager, Facilities for the Facilities Services office.  

Under the supervision of the unit manager, the Project Manager exercises independent judgment with the planning, design and construction of renovation and improvement projects of all scopes and sizes. Incumbents are also responsible for budget and schedule tracking, design management, and/or project administration. Workload and count will vary based on project complexity, but generally this position will manage 12-20 projects concurrently. Today, these positions are required to manage an average of 8.6 projects per year, with an estimated value of $5.6M approved by the Trial Court Facilities Modification Working Group. Work includes the necessary processes and procedures to develop and manage the execution of Facility Modifications. Facility Modifications (FM) projects include but are not limited to minor construction, tenant improvements, system and infrastructure renewal, and equipment replacement.

The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying mass transit costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Responsibilities

• FM Development and Estimating
  •  Develop detailed project scope for execution of FM projects.
  •  Document scope and develop preliminary cost estimates documentation.
• Communication on FM Projects
  • Meet with court, county, contactors, and other customers to evaluate project needs and requirements.
  • Coordinate and hold FM project meetings to provide project status, coordination of schedules, and deliverables.
• FM Project Execution and Management
  • Coordinate building access and hours of services between court and county customers and FM contractors, subcontractors, and other support services.
  • Manage and participate in project kick-off meetings with all project stakeholders.
• FM Contracting
  • Develop RFP, RFQ, and RFI documents in accordance with the JCC contracting policy.
  • Develop and manage contract selection process and document appropriate award justification.
• Project Closeout
  • Develop individual project close-out requirements based on JCC guidelines.
  • Review requirements with contractors during initial site walks and project estimating discussions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, building engineering, or construction management, and four (4) years of construction/project management experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Four (4) years as a Facilities Management Administrator with the Judicial Council of California or four (4) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of a Facilities Management Administrator in a California superior court or California state-level government entity.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
-Valid driver’s license, as assigned.
 

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

How To Apply

This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, resume, and answer to the supplemental question. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by April 20, 2026.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation.  Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.
 

Pay and Benefits

$9,755 - $12,202 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flex Elect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
   

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions.

1. Please describe what interests you about this job and why you believe it is a good fit.
2. Do you have a current, valid driver's license?