Deschutes County seeks volunteers interested in serving on Facility Project Review Committee

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Deschutes County is seeking a new volunteer committee member to serve on the Facility Project Review Committee. Candidates should have financial industry experience.

The committee provides recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners on pending and upcoming County building and facility projects, as requested by the Board.

The seven-member committee includes members with construction, architecture, real estate and development experience.

The committee provides recommendations in the following areas: development options and alternative solutions, conceptual proposals, project scope, cost estimates and cost, contracting methodology, and value engineering. The committee may also be asked to provide feedback and recommendations on whether to build, remodel, buy or lease a facility. 

The Board will assign projects for review based on the projected costs (in general, projects over $200,000) and projects that are challenging, critical, or high profile. Projects will be limited to those that being considered or planned by the County. Projects will not include private development or projects from other governmental entities.

The committee meets quarterly, or on as needed basis. Meetings are typically held virtually or in Bend at the Deschutes County Services Center

To apply, please visit www.deschutes.org/jobs.