Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Jackson Public Schools MS Facilities & Operations - Jackson, Mississippi Open in Google Maps

Job : 5929343

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Degree in architecture or engineering plus four years experience OR a degree in building construction, architectural technology, etc. OR associate degree in building technology and seven years experience

Experience with contractors or in field inspection with A/E ten (10) to fifteen (15) years experience depending on quality of experience

Must be insurable by district insurance carrier

Construction Director

N/A

To supervise all phases of the construction process to include programming, planning, design, building, and construction for projects within Jackson Public Schools.

• Assists in all construction phases from programming to final completion
• Consults in determining the needs of the system with respect to modifications, alterations, or additions to plant facilities.
• Advises the director in the selection of architects and engineers for specific plants renovations and additions; draft professional contracts.
• Advises and establishes a budget for proposed project to be contracted.
• Advises the architect/engineer and makes professional suggestions in areas of cost, design, contract, documents, systems, and scheduling.
• Consults with Facilities Operations staff for special projects and estimating improvements.
• Receives, tabulates, and assesses bids.
• Makes recommendations for award of construction contracts.
• Prepares and keeps field log and performs periodic site inspections.
• Use Microsoft Word or other document software to prepare field logs.
• Executes field orders and change orders from inception to board recommendation.
• Processes applications for payment.
• Familiar with AIA documents.
• Can read and interpret building plans and specifications.
• Monitors construction schedules.
• Processes closing documents.
• Communicates well verbally and written.
• Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
• Develop drawings and specifications for internal JPS projects.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Classification:

Manager, Construction

Scale:

Classified Exempt Administrative and Executive Staff Salary Scale

Grade:

C

Days Employed:

241 per school year

Salary:

$62,656.00 - $75,126.00

Overtime:

Exempt

MS Personnel/Accreditation Data:

511019

Position Type: Full-Time