Senior Administrator-Senior Project Manager

Overview

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

Senior Project Manager-Strategic Projects

Facilities Design & Construction (FD&C)

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

Senior Administrator Band 3

Exempt

No

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a hybrid telework workweek

Represents the interests of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in the administration of facility capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with the procedures and policies of the Board of Education. Coordinates with school administrators and other staff as required to execute construction work and minimize disruption to school operations. Maintains construction project schedules and budgets, applying sound business principles and innovative methods to reduce costs.

Uses the available data systems to effectively manage work and track performance.

• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;
  Google Apps;
• Working knowledge of computers and common office software, with the ability to learn project management, database, construction management, and building automation software used by WCPSS;
• Knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements;
• Demonstrated experience coordinating or supervising construction, maintenance, repair, renovation, or building-system work as a contractor, owner's representative, facilities/maintenance and operation employee, inspector, supervisor, foreman, or similar role;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills; organizational skills;
• Ability to be proactive and apply technical knowledge to improve deliverables, providing attention to detail to minimize errors;
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate project information, both orally and in writing, to staff, contractors, consultants, school administrators, and other stakeholders;
• Ability to accurately read, interpret, and comply with WCPSS and departmental procedures;
• Ability to work well within a team environment that values an open exchange of ideas;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders (e.g. design professionals, contractors, inspectors, principals, teachers, parents, other school system staff).

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, facilities management, business administration,

or a related field;
AND

• Five years of progressively responsible relevant experience;
  OR
• Associate degree or technical/trade education in a related field;
  AND
• Seven years of progressively responsible relevant experience;
  OR
• High school diploma or equivalent;
  AND
• Ten years of equivalent combination of education, training, trade experience, and relevant professional experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position;
  OR
• A combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.

• Experience in general construction, facilities maintenance and operations, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, site work, security, roofing, building envelope, or life-safety systems;
• Experience planning or coordinating capital improvement, renovation, repair, or maintenance projects in occupied facilities.