POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Chief Operations Officer is responsible for Overseeing that Facilities Planning and Construction department is meeting the departmental goals including staffing needs, planning, and project management. This position will provide management assistance related to the district's capital improvement projects, use independent judgment and discretion to perform other related duties as required. Approximately 20% of work will be spent in the field and in the planning stages of construction to include: coordination of design teams, plan reviews, and project budget development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Represents the District and District interests regarding planning, permitting, and county zoning issues including:
represents the school district at county planning staff reviews, requests for rezoning, zoning amendments, subdivisions, conditional uses and encroachments.
monitors and reports revisions to zoning ordinance, works with appropriate committees and sub-committees
provides relevant information to the planning and zoning commission
monitors and provides input on annexation requests
compiles and develops collected data into reports concerning planning issues
provides technical and advisory services to municipal, county and school district staff as required
attends all appropriate meetings as well as prepares the necessary information for the meeting, researches issues, writes papers and provides zoning and planning information.
Responsible for assisting in the districts short and long-range planning activities
Oversees capital projects to ensure that they are delivering a quality project on-time an on-budget
provide project coordination on special projects
creates and monitors the department's public relations. project information should be readily available to the public
monitors student projections and provides input to principals
perform all other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES: Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Chief Operational Services Officer, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in directing the work activities of others in the scope of authority and in a timely manner for project completion. The ability to manage stress and succeed having multiple tasks with deadlines.
Must have a valid drivers license.
Knowledge of basic principals of construction management including RFI's, CO's, submittal approvals, schedule of values, pay apps, etc.
EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, architecture, planning, or construction management/science or other related field from an accredited institution. Three years minimum related construction experience with K-12 experience preferred.
Knowledge of Principles, practices, procedures, rules, codes, regulations, contract administration (particularly with AIA documents), techniques and strategies of public school construction, and assigned responsibilities
Construction management principles, functions, and activities. Familarity with construction industry standards and costs
Architectural/engineering design and procedures.
Principles and techniques of providing successful leadership and conflict management skills.
Effective project management skills.
Proficient computer technology and software skills, include scheduling software, Microsoft Office suite and Construction project management software such as Projectmates.
Ability to manage the operations of the assigned office/department/services.
Read, interpret and apply legal mandates, policies, rules, regulations and operational procedures pertaining to school and departmental operations.
Effectively and efficiently perform responsible management functions, duties and activities.
Develop goals and objectives.
Establish and meet schedules and timelines.
Work with discretion and confidentiality.
Plan, organize, coordinate, assign, review and evaluate the work of others.
Deal with a variety of projects simultaneously.
Prepare clear and concise management reports.
Apply policies and procedures related to the assigned duties and responsibilities of the position with good judgment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
Speak and hear.
Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.
WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS:
Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting.
Have regular and punctual attendance.
Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities.
As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.
1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents.
2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents.
3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s).
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