Director, Planning and Construction; Bond Funded - School Year 2025-2026

Position: Director, Planning and Construction (Bond Funded) - School Year 2025-2026
Position Type:

Administration/Administrator

Date Posted:

12/1/2025

Location:

Planning & Construction

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Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Director, Planning & Construction (Bond Funded)

Job Title:

Director, Planning & Construction (Bond Funded)

Reports To:

Associate Superintendent for Operations Classification:
Administrative Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt Days: 230 Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 109

Contract:

Non-Chapter 21 Date Revised: 11/15/2023 Primary

Purpose:

Provide leadership and oversight to the District's Planning & Construction Department. Oversees all management of bond and construction projects and activities. Qualifications/

Skills:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree from a recognized, accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction Studies (preferred) or may substitute equivalent work experience (five {5} years minimum) with a high school diploma/equivalent. Verifiable work experience shall be presented on the application. The final decision concerning equivalent experience shall be made by SBISD officials.

* Possess a valid Texas Operator's license.

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Advanced knowledge of project planning and construction including K-12 experience preferred/desired.

* Reviews all departmental reports and presentations for accuracy and establish deadlines.

* Strong written and oral communication skills required, including the development, editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to district staff, board of trustees, government entities and various committees.

* Strong overall communication, public relations and interpersonal skills to work effectively with various district staff, citizens, officials and other customers.

* Ability to handle all the responsibilities and challenges that are connected to the department and the willingness to work as needed.

* At any given time, the Director of Planning & Construction may have to deal with several projects and issues simultaneously that may demand immediate attention and recommendations as needed.

* General knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training and project management.

* Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures.

* Effective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public and others.

* Proven management skills and ability to manage day-to-day operations.

* Strong overall organizational skills.

* Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

Major Duties and

Responsibilities:
Program & Construction Management:

* Assist in the planning of all District bond and construction projects.

* Assist and works closely with the Director of Facilities (maintenance and custodial) as needed.

* Assist in all needed demographic studies, development and modification of educational specifications and design and construction standards.

* Assist in the development and implementation of the District's long-range facility plan.

* Responsible for all task and activities associated with the planning, budgeting, execution and completion of all bond programs/projects and construction projects.

* Tracking and controlling the construction schedules and the associated costs for achieving project completion within the budget and time allotted.

* Understanding of district's procurement processes.

* Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics.

* General knowledge of the principles of budgeting and finance.

* Overseeing coordination and selection of architects, engineers and professional consultants who work on various projects as needed.

* Overseeing coordination and selection construction managers at risk, general contractors and job order contractors who work on various projects as needed.

* Responsible for contracts and professional service agreements for all architects and engineer and professional services and for all construction related activities.

* Ensure that all plans and specifications for each project are developed as per District…