Office_Engineer , Districtwide; Operations

Central Office Engineer I, Districtwide (Operations)

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Reports to: Director, Capital Improvements.

Salary Grade/

Schedule:

Unified 131.

Division: Operations.

Workdays: 246 days.

Position Summary: Under limited guidance, the Districtwide Engineer is responsible for facility inventory and developing processes to identify and prioritize capital renewal needs based on life-cycle analysis of building systems and facility deficiencies. The position assists with prioritizing infrastructure investments and projecting multi-year capital improvement plans.

Essential

Job Duties:

• Develop and maintain processes to evaluate and prioritize facility renewal needs using life-cycle analysis and facility condition data.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, maintenance, and construction teams to assess building systems, identify deficiencies, and plan infrastructure investments.
• Prepare and maintain multi-year capital improvement plans, including projections of capital costs, budget requirements, and timelines.
• Evaluate building systems and develop strategies to extend the life of mechanical, electrical, and structural components while improving energy efficiency.
• Develop and update District Educational Specifications, Design Guidelines, Standard Specifications, and Furniture Standards in collaboration with district departments.
• Manage facility portfolio data and ensure accurate reporting for capital planning and project prioritization.
• Assist with the administration of contracts and capital improvement programs, ensuring compliance, documentation, and performance standards are met.
• Conduct and participate in facility condition assessments, design meetings, and site inspections to ensure quality and adherence to standards.
• Lead or support continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives to enhance departmental processes, efficiency, and service delivery.
• Maintain professional standards, stay current on facility management and educational design trends, and represent the district at professional meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in facility design, construction, engineering, or project management, preferably in a K-12 environment.
• Licensed Architect, Professional Engineer (PE), or Certified Project Manager (PMP) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of school facility design, construction standards, building codes, and capital budgeting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to assess facility conditions and develop long-range capital and maintenance plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Proficiency in data-driven planning, facility management systems, and related software tools.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, professional ethics, and maintaining safe, high-quality learning environments.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• A constant need to exchange accurate information.
• Operating a computer and other office machinery.
• Observing details at close range.
• Remaining in a stationary position most of the time.
• Occasionally moving about inside an office.
• Occasionally moving office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• A constant work in an indoor environment.

Disclaimer: Information contained within this position specification summarizes information for interested individuals. The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position.