26 - Executive Director of Facilities and Construction Management

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director of Facilities is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all operations and maintenance functions in the District, personnel and equipment within the Facilities and Construction Management Department, including building maintenance, mechanical systems, exterior operations, custodial operations, energy management, and support systems. In addition, provides leadership and oversight to district warehouse, nutrition services department, and serves as liaison with District transportation vendor.

Requirements

Master's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Education, or other closely related field, or comparable training or experience as determined by the Superintendent of Schools
Five (5) years of experience in construction, building maintenance, mechanical systems, environmental regulatory requirements, leadership, and budgeting with at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
Verified valid Colorado Driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in public school (K-12) setting
Knowledge of construction codes, health and safety regulations, financial and management practices, purchasing, supervision and motivation of personnel, and state and local regulations regarding the maintenance of buildings and equipment
Excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
Excellent integrity and good moral character and initiative
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
Must be familiar with and be able to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications

Responsibilities

Manage, provide leadership, and oversee a wide variety of program components (i.e. custodial and maintenance operations, building construction services, district warehouse services, nutrition services, district transportation vendors, OSHA and safety compliance, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established guidelines and regulations
Review the strategic business and educational plans to develop the strategic facility operations and improvement plans
Provide administrative plans, procedures, and oversight to develop high performing, healthy, safe and sustainable buildings that foster student achievement and provide centers of community
Provide support for changes in the education specifications by reviewing the facility conditions and determining the proper procurement needs and project delivery methods
Manage and provide project programming services and pre-design service
Write and/or review contracts, RFP's, and bid specifications
Write, review, revise, negotiate, and/or facilitate lease contracts and inter-agency agreements and act as Pueblo School District 60 liaison on all related issues
Negotiate fees and resolve contractual matters for construction and operation of building services and ensure that product services and contracts are properly procured and administered
Develop facility standards for construction and on-going operation of the facility to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, policies, and guidelines
Act as owner representative and point of contact for all professional building design services, consultants, and construction related contracts
Provide contract administration and personnel management and oversight for all facilities related functions
Provide benchmarking, performance measurement, and assessment guidelines for continual improvement of the facilities and support operations
Provide facilities and equipment conditions assessment and programs capital renewal projects
Provide facility surveys, needs analysis, feasibility studies, cost assessments and justifications for grant applications and auxiliary funds
Develop and establish funding mechanisms and budget guidelines to build, operate and sustain facilities at the lowest possible cost
Implement, manage and/or maintain administrative records, files and databases for capital asset management, work management and control, budget control, energy management, property control, inventory management, safety and environmental compliance and space utilization
Develop and prepare annual budget. Analyze and review budgetary and financial data. Monitor and authorize expenditures in accordance with guidelines
Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff. Interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignments and disciplinary actions. Arrange for appropriate departmental employee training programs
Evaluate benchmarks to determine productivity, customer satisfaction and resource needs
Provide technical expertise regarding assigned functions. Formulate and develop procedures to comply with federal , state and local regulations
Work with management staff to develop goals and objectives consistent with the overall strategic facility management plan and ensure that work is performed in the most cost efficient and effective manner
Communicate with other administrators, District personnel, and contractors to coordinate maintenance and operations activities.
Provide overall technical guidance and direction to facilitate and assist the site in meeting the mission of the District
Write, review, and recommend associated policy for review and approval by the Superintendent and the Board of Education
Present maintenance and operations related plans, projects, programs and needs to sites, the community and Board of Education