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Facilities seeks project manager, safety upgrades and tighter procurement coordination
Summary
Facilities Director Brandon Schultz asked for a new capital project manager and a project coordinator to handle an expanding workload tied to building maintenance, HVAC and roof projects; he also supported countywide procurement centralization and requested five lift replacements for the fleet shop.
Facilities Director Brandon Schultz told supervisors the department is juggling more project work and maintenance while managing a small trades staff and said the department’s recommended budget includes requests for a capital project manager and a project coordinator.
Schultz said the capital project manager position would lead planning, design oversight, project administration and owner‑representation work on major capital projects and argued that the position could reduce the workload currently absorbed by his office. He also said the project coordinator would centralize communication and scheduling for both major and minor projects, including office moves, remodels and security-system upgrades.
Schultz described a series of ongoing and recently completed facility projects — Courthouse HVAC, elevator controller upgrades, paving, roof replacements and plaza irrigation assessment — and urged investment in preventative maintenance to cut emergency repairs. He asked for $100,000 as a parts“stock” for HVAC components to reduce downtime when long-lead parts are required.
On procurement, Schultz supported a centralized procurement coordinator in finance, saying the volume of procurement paperwork and contract work inside Facilities is heavy and that centralizing procurement will reduce duplication and streamline contracts. He also requested replacement of five in-ground vehicle lifts at the county fleet shop and said the in‑ground lifts are at end of life and need replacement with above‑ground lifts for safety reasons.
Why it matters: Facilities said the county faces long lead times for major parts and higher utility costs; staff told the board that better project coordination, more preventative maintenance and centralized procurement will reduce long-run costs and improve safety.
Ending: Staff will return with detail on position descriptions, pay grades and implementation timelines if the board approves the recommended positions.
