Director of Construction Services

Job Title

Director of Construction Services

Operations

Chief Operations Officer

Exempt

Secretary, Architects, Program Manager, Construction Manager, Outside Consultants

Fulltime 12 months

Based on Degree and Years of Experience

• Education:
  
  Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years progressively more responsible experience in commercial construction/project management
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication and organizational skills; detail‑orientation; ability to manage all phases of large‑scale construction projects; in-depth knowledge of bid estimating, negotiating contracts, budgeting, specifications, construction scheduling, reading and understanding blueprints; strong technical skills with full understanding of Excel, Word and CAD; full understanding of Master Format and AIA Documents

• Scopes and provides cost estimates for bond projects; develops bid strategies and specifications; provides value‑engineering analysis of projects
• Schedules and participates in bid openings; analyzes bid results and develops project budgets; monitors project expenses
• Develops and evaluates construction contracts; facilitates applications for and insures compliance with permits, zoning and platting submission deadlines; secures structural engineering as necessary
• Works as liaison between district, architecture firms and contractors and the City of Broken Arrow
• Analyzes change orders based on contractual obligations of contractors; develops strategies for reducing change order requests
• Provides timely information on construction projects to administration and the Board of Education
• Completes field inspections on new construction and renovations for compliance with specifications
• Coordinates the hiring, contract negotiations and communication with outside consultants: architects, engineers, program managers and construction managers
• Identifies and coordinates furniture, fixtures and equipment purchases for capital improvement projects; identifies funding and works with Purchasing Department to acquire same
• Coordinates with District personnel for design and construction of facilities; assists in development of site specific plans to accommodate construction

Supervises, oversees and manages assigned staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

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 read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents; respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community; write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format; effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors

Ability to apply routine mathematical concepts and operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; apply mathematical operations to tasks such as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written and oral instructions; define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; interpret extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Develops cooperative and functional relationships with district staff and the public; maintains consistent and punctual attendance; ensures job responsibilities are met competently and within established deadlines; maintains 95% attendance; attends all BOE meetings, applicable City of Broken Arrow Planning Commission meetings and Technical Advisory Committee meetings

• The position requires use of a computer, keyboard and related equipment; driving a vehicle on district business; grasping, sitting, standing, walking, twisting, bending, reaching; may kneel, crouch and climb stairs and inclines
• When performing outdoors/on‑site work the position may require walking and standing on slippery and uneven surfaces; may be exposed to noise, fumes, solvents or chemicals, dust and vehicular traffic