Director of Capital Projects - apply directly at nkschools.org
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
The Director of Capital Projects directs and manages all phases of the Capital program, including current, new and replacement facilities. This position is responsible for maintaining and updating the District’s long and short-range capital plan. Additionally, this position oversees and coordinates all aspects of program/project implementation, receives input/direction, and makes recommendations to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, Administrative team, and the Board of Directors.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Directs the planning, design, and construction of the School District Capital Measure Program.
2. Provides planning, leadership, and direction and recommends short and long-range plans, goals and objectives, implementation, and funding strategies for the School District’s Capital Measure Program.
3. Works collaboratively with instructional and support services staff to integrate Capital Measure Program plans, goals, and objectives with the effective delivery of instructional and support services.
4. Directs all phases of Capital Measure Projects, such as, but not limited to adding, remodeling, upgrading, and/or renewing existing facilities, engaging with schools/communities, envisioning and setting goals, completing need-assessments, planning scenarios, funding strategies, scheduling, and conceptualizing design alternatives.
5. Directs the implementation of plans and programs for the Capital Measure Projects, such as, but not limited to overseeing bidding, budgeting, scheduling, selection of design and construction teams, permitting, construction administration and monitoring, move-in, commissioning and close-out, and post-occupancy evaluation.
6. Presents program and project status to the Board of Directors. Manages submissions of all requests for Board of Directors' actions.
7. Maintains ongoing communication with the Superintendent or designee regarding planning, design, and construction issues.
8. Develops program budgets and cash flow for multiple projects and revenue sources.
9. Oversees preparation of all project budgets. Creates and manages detailed project program accounting.
10. Manages project delivery process decisions. Oversees and adheres to the state-mandated processes for the selection of architects, consultants, construction contractors, and vendors.
11. Reviews applications and identifies final candidates; presents the selection recommendation for Board approval.
12. Manages and supervises the work of hired architects, consultants, construction contractors, and vendors.
13. Manages the process of submission of requests for state construction assistance funds and other grants for eligible capital projects.
14. Manages assigned Capital Project (CP) budgets and approves payments made from CP funds.
15. Monitors costs and construction project timelines as needed; directs and monitors the Capital Measure Projects' workload; determines the need for addition or reduction of staff and outside consultants. Provides information, analysis, and recommendations on utilization of capital funds.
16. Manages and oversees the administration of contracts with engineers, architects, contractors, and other consultants; monitors contractors’ compliance within contract parameters; negotiates revisions to contracts based on design changes.
17. Manages and oversees District building condition assessments and Study & Survey in collaboration with the Facilities Operations Department
18. Acts as mediator for contract disputes. May act as District representative in lawsuits.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
1. B.A. degree in Architecture or related field with experience in applying architectural design skills and management of large public facilities.
2. Previous experience working in a public school setting is preferred.
3. Five (5) or more years of experience in capital projects administration, including work experience within many of the following areas: budget preparation, educational visioning, community involvement, property management, supervision and administration of general operations, public relations, and capital project administration.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
1. Ability to negotiate contracts and mediate disputes.
2. Ability to manage a program of multiple large complex construction projects and monitor schedules and costs to ensure projects are completed in accordance with educational goals, District standards, on time and within budget.
3. Ability to work effectively within the context of government regulations, concerns of citizens, District staff, and School Board.
4. Ability to provide leadership and work effectively in a decentralized management environment and to supervise assigned staff.
5. Ability to facilitate large group meetings and reach consensus on issues involving participants with conflicting interests.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both orally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Knowledge of current learning environment planning practices including best and next approaches to master planning, educational visioning, community involvement, pre-design, design, program and project management, and educational facilities evaluation.
2. Knowledge of state, local, and federal building codes and regulations related to all aspects of large public capital construction projects, including Alternative Public Works procurement.
3. Knowledge of current principles and practices of governmental budget and finance practices and management, and supervision.
4. Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, professional colleagues, Board Members, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
5. Skilled in preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports.
6. Skilled in managing multiple tasks, setting objectives/goals, and re-prioritizing as needed.
7. Skilled in managing, developing and coaching staff.
Reporting Relationship:
Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Operations and Finance
Union Affiliation: Non-Bargained FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $174,200
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $174,200.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Poulsbo, WA 98370 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Poulsbo, WA 98370: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person