Bond Director Job Hoover area,Alabama USA,Management

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Title:

Bond Director

Job Description:

Serves as the central point of coordination, communication, and decision-making for the District’s 2024 $ 490M Bond. The position bridges District school sites, departments, leadership, and external partners and authorities having jurisdiction to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and budget to protect the District’s long-term operational and financial interests. Performs management, oversight and reporting of construction schedules and budgets as key elements of the role.

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are essential as is the ability to present to a wide range of technical and non-technical audiences.

This position will be funded for approximately 2 to 3 years and reports to the Chief Operations Officer and the Chief Financial Officer.

MINIMUM EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or related field

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

Potential supervisory duties of District staff and Owner’s Representative(s) employees may be required.

ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Assignments could include being in the elements and could include heat, snow, rain, and other weather-related conditions.
May require travel in and around Denver metro area using personal vehicle.

ESSENTIAL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional lifting of 5 (five) pounds
Frequent sitting and standing
Occasional bending, squatting, or standing

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):
Responsibilities:

District Leadership Communication

Provide CFO, COO and District leadership with clear, consistent, decision-ready reporting on the progress and direction of the bond program.

Prepare and deliver regular status reports and briefings to the Superintendent on program progress, risks, and key decisions.
Present program updates, budget position, and strategic recommendations to Cabinet.
Provide reporting and documentation to the MBOC (bond oversight committee) to demonstrate accountability and transparency in the use of bond funds.
Support communication and formal reporting to the School Board, including presentations, approvals, and responses to Board inquiries.
Translate detailed project and financial information into concise, leadership-level summaries that support informed decision-making.

District Communication

Serve as the primary liaison between the bond program and District stakeholders, ensuring each group has timely, relevant information and a clear channel for input.

Maintain regular communication with principals/site leaders on project timing, site impacts, phasing, and expectations during construction.
Coordinate with BASE and Facility Use Leaders to align bond work with program needs, scheduling, and space use.
Partner with I.T. to ensure technology scope, infrastructure, and rollout are integrated into project planning and handoff.
Work with Security to incorporate safety and security requirements into project design, execution, and occupancy.
Coordinate closely with O&M on constructability, maintainability, standards, and the transition of completed work into district operations.
Engage other departments (e.g., transportation, nutrition services, facilities planning, student support) as needed so their requirements are captured early, and conflicts are surfaced before they impact scope or schedule.
Prepare presentations and reports to provide fiscal transparency and bond program schedule progress and updates to the Board of Education, MBOC, and stakeholders as needed.
Attend school, community and civic meetings to present information, receive community input, and advocate for the District.

Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Decision-Making on Bond Direction and Budget

Hold decision-making authority on the strategic direction of the bond program and the day-to-day choices that keep work moving.

Make recommendations on the large-scale use of contingency and overall bond strategy, weighing program priorities, risk, and long-term District needs. Coordinate with the COO and CFO to confirm recommendations with District leadership.
Hold weekly executive Bond team meetings to allow for the more operational, day-to-day decisions that…