Director of Construction and Project Management

director of construction & project management

the director of construction and project management for the washoe county school district provides leadership and oversight for all construction project management activities under the direction of the chief facilities management officer. This position manages the construction planning, development, and execution of new school and support facilities, additions, renovations, revitalization and renewal projects, it construction, furniture, fixtures and equipment (ffe) installations, remodels, and major facility maintenance projects to support the district's educational mission.

• direct, organize, plan, coordinate, and manage the functions and services of facilities management construction division.
• manages all phases of construction projects, from contract negotiation through project close‑out.
• reviews and approves construction project change orders and contractor progress payment requests.
• monitors project budgets, schedules, and quality of workmanship to ensure compliance with project requirements and district guidelines.
• maintains complete and accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, test reports, board actions, correspondence, and related records.
• coordinates with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders regarding technical interpretations and application of laws, ordinances, and engineering codes.
• collaborates with planning staff, design professionals, inspectors, local authorities, and contractors to resolve design and construction issues.
• verifies corrective actions have been implemented and incorporates lessons learned to prevent recurring project issues.
• ensures all project close‑out requirements are completed and all documentation is received in accordance with district standards, jurisdictional requirements, and project specifications.
• maintains compliance with nevada revised statutes (nrs) governing public works projects.
• ensures adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes related to assigned construction projects.
• direct organize, plan, coordinate and manage the functions and services of the capital projects and facilities management remodel division including budget, design, bidding/quoting, in‑house construction and contracted construction.
• direct, organize, plan, budget, coordinate and manage the space planning, acquisition, and relocation of furniture, fixtures and equipment for all construction projects, lease property projects and remodel projects.
• develops overall construction program project schedules and works with the planning director to implement all projects timely and effectively serves as the liaison to the sites and administration for construction activities.
• evaluate division performance, reviewing work methods and procedures and developing and implementing changes in work processes to enhance efficiency.
• develops labor resource plan for remodel, project management and project inspection services and secures the needed resources through the hiring of personnel or contracted services.
• direct, oversee, and perform construction project management for all major and minor construction projects, with both in‑house and contracted services.
• provide advice and conduct investigations as requested by washoe county school district board of trustees.
• studies plans and specifications for accuracy and completeness in fulfilling project needs, and to help determine if plans are ready for bidding and construction.
• manages nrs prevailing wage and federal davis‑bacon wage requirements including monitoring, review, investigation and determinations.
• provides services including space planning, design, construction estimates, ffe estimates, construction management and relocation supervision.
• supervise assigned staff, determining work performance standards, conducting performance evaluations, providing direction to staff, conducting employment interviews, and handling disciplinary problems.

• works with the regulated systems division to monitor construction activity and compliance with regulated systems…