Construction and Capital Project Officer

Construction and Capital Project Officer

Johnston County Public Schools School Improvement Services - Smithfield, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job : 5889744

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF POSITION: Construction and Capital Projects Officer

LOCATION: Facilities and Capital Projects Department

MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 Months

SALARY: Administrative Salary Scale (Salary will be competitive based on qualifications and experience.)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

JOB GOALS: The Construction and Capital Projects Officer provides district-level leadership and oversight for Johnston County Public Schools’ construction, renovation, capital improvement, and major capital projects. The position is responsible for ensuring projects are properly planned, designed, procured, constructed, and completed in accordance with district priorities, approved budgets, established schedules, applicable laws, building codes, and district standards.

The Officer leads the district’s long-range capital project planning process and serves as the primary district liaison with architects, engineers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, governmental agencies, and other project stakeholders.

This position does not have responsibility for facilities maintenance, custodial services, grounds, or routine facilities operations. The Officer will work closely with the Facilities Officer during planning and design to ensure long-term operational, maintenance, and facility needs are appropriately considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, architectural engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in construction, engineering, capital projects, project management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex construction or capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, consultants, and contractors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering degree and professional engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in long-range capital project planning.
• Experience developing and managing a multi-year capital improvement program.
• Experience with K-12 school construction and capital improvement programs.
• Experience working with a public school district, local government, or governmental agency.
• Professional certification such as Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or similar credential.
• Knowledge of North Carolina school construction and public bidding requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Capital Planning and Long-Range Planning
Develop and maintain a comprehensive, long-range capital improvement and construction plan aligned with district growth, enrollment projections, facility needs, educational priorities, and district strategic priorities.

• Conduct and coordinate capital needs assessments and establish project priorities based on facility conditions, enrollment growth, capacity, program needs, and district priorities.
• Develop preliminary project scopes, budgets, timelines, and funding strategies.
• Assist the Superintendent and Cabinet with long-range capital planning and capital funding recommendations.
• Monitor enrollment growth, facility capacity, and demographic trends to anticipate future construction and expansion needs.
• Evaluate project delivery methods and make recommendations regarding the most effective approach for individual projects.
• Develop recommendations for new schools, additions, renovations, replacements, and major…