Director, Facilities Planning And Construction Management

This is an open and promotional recruitment to establish an eligibility list to fill the current vacant position. The eligibility list will also be used to fill any vacancies which may occur within a period of one year, or until the eligibility list is depleted. The current vacancy works 12 months per year.

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, implements and maintains the District Long Range Facilities Master Plan for projects involving facility planning, design, acquisition, construction, and modernization; manages and directs activities to secure and account for the financing and expenditures necessary to ensure schools and ancillary facilities are constructed, renovated, and available in a timely manner; administers contracts, represents the District, and serves as a liaison with architects, contractors, State and local agencies, District personnel, and the community on matters related to facilities and construction;

supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

Plan, implement, organize, and administer the District's Long Range Facilities Master Plan for construction and modernization, including facility renovation, modernization, and new construction projects; analyze needs and recommend building priorities; establish and maintain systems for monitoring and reporting progress on facilities projects.

Coordinate activities associated with new construction and modernization projects, moving and demolition of buildings, additions, renovations, and improvements to existing properties, structures, and temporary classroom buildings, use of existing facilities, and other matters related to school facilities; collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services and Director of Maintenance and Operations to develop and implement short and long-range plans and programs related to facilities maintenance and operations.

Determine and oversee eligibility and apply for new construction, renovation, modernization, and reconstruction funds for facility development; coordinate estimates of costs of building and renovation projects in cooperation with technical personnel; develop and implement budgets for the department and facility projects; monitor budget accounts on an ongoing basis; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations and fiscal policies; determine cash flow of facility construction and renovation projects in the master plan;

prepare and submit financial documentation necessary to comply with continuing disclosure requirements; and plan debt issuance activities.

Serve as the liaison for the District with the California Department of Education, the Office of Public School Construction, Division of the State Architect, the Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Coastal Commission, the San Diego County Office of Education, local planning boards, departments, contractors, governmental agencies, District personnel, and community members.

Coordinate the analysis of sites, the acquisition of property, and the development of designs and plans for carrying out the Districts facilities master plan.

Communicate and coordinate project activities with the staffs of the County, cities, developers and architects to determine the enrollment impact of development on the District, and planning for school facilities, gaining the necessary financial agreements from developers and government agencies; attend meetings to convey the District’s position on land use matters, joining use agreements, Safe Routes to School, and construction and improvement of sites;

review mitigation and developer agreements for the purpose of determining appropriate rate, method and amounts of special tax and fees.

Provide technical expertise to administration regarding assigned functions; participate in the formulation of policies, procedures, and programs; advise administration of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action; meet and collaborate with site and District administrators prior to, during, and after completion of projects.

Direct the selection of and monitor the work of construction…