Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services - Construction

Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services - Construction

Join the Salt Lake City School District’s Auxiliary Services team as the Assistant Director for Construction. You will provide direction, leadership, and oversight to a range of construction and facilities operations, serving as the district’s liaison to contractors, stakeholders, and the Board.

• Salary Range: $125,353 - $145,371 annually
• Salary Schedule/Lane: 8/IV
• FTE: 1.0 (40 Hours per Week)
• Contract Status:
  Contract
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  01/05/2026
• Priority Screening Date: 11/25/2025

The Assistant Director, Auxiliary Services – Construction provides direction, leadership, and administrative oversight to operations and departments supervised. They serve as liaison for the district in all levels of communication, maintain a working knowledge of and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, develop and enforce Board policies, and provide information and recommendations to the Board, Superintendent, staff, and/or public.

This position supervises the following direct reports:
Pre‑Construction Manager (2), Construction Project Manager, and Building Code Inspector.

• All positions require selected candidates to be fingerprinted and successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related technical field.
  • Or an Associate’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible construction or facilities management experience.
  • Or ten (10) years of directly related construction management or project management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Leadership Experience
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience supervising construction or facilities staff, contractors, or consultants, including experience leading multiple projects or teams simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and performance for complex construction programs.
• Technical Knowledge and Skills
  • Strong knowledge of OSHA compliance, safety standards, and building codes relevant to construction and facilities operations.
  • Proficiency with standard office and project management software (Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling tools, etc.).
  • Ability to interpret and communicate construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Communication and Professional Skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with executives, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Travel and Site Work
  • Regular travel to construction and facility sites is required.
• Current Utah Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, computer, phone, copy machine, scanner, etc.
• Speak, read, write, and present professionally in English.

• Education
  • Master’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management, Architecture, or Project Management.
• Certifications
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar industry credential.
  • Asbestos Inspector and Project Manager Certifications (or ability to obtain within one year).
  • Additional certifications in safety, sustainability, or facilities management (e.g., LEED AP, OSHA 30, Facilities Management Professional (FMP)).
• Industry Experience
  • Experience in K–12 education, institutional construction, or public sector capital improvement programs.
  • Experience with work order management systems (e.g., FAMIS, School Dude, FMX, or similar platforms).
• Technology Proficiency
  • Intermediate or advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), or construction management platforms (e.g., Procore, e‑Builder).
• Language Skills
  • Spanish language proficiency (reading, writing, and speaking).

• Supervise subordinate staff in construction (e.g., interviewing, coaching, determining workload, training, evaluating,…