Job Description:
JOB TITLE: Director of Construction, Renovations, and Building Systems
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
FLSA: Exempt
Salary: $90,000-$125,000 commensurate with experience
 
Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
 
POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY
The Director of Construction, Renovations, and Building Systems is responsible for overseeing all aspects of construction, renovation, and maintenance of school district facilities. This position ensures that all projects are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
 
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
The Director of Construction, Renovations, and Building Systems shall have at least five years of experience as a construction specialist. This employee shall demonstrate a general knowledge of all phases in the major areas of construction, renovations, and building systems (HVAC). Experience in K-12 educational facility management and Professional certifications (e.g., Professional Engineer, Certified Educational Facility Planner) preferred. This position will require strong leadership and team management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency in budget management and financial planning, the ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, and strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop, recommend, and execute plans for provision of economical school facilities commensurate with legal and educational requirements.
2. Develop and assemble specifications and plans for “in-house” construction projects when architects/engineers are not required while ensuring compliance with district requirements are met.
3. Develop and assemble specifications and plans for contracted services for the district such as: lawn services, trash & recycling services, HVAC maintenance services, elevator services, pest control services, etc.
4. Work with commissioned architects in the construction of new facilities and the renovations of existing facilities to ensure compliance with district requirements and economical implementation, and implement professional procedures and results.
5. Provide for the technical review of plans and specifications prepared by architects and engineers, and confer with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and civil engineers of proposed specifications.
6. Recommend approval of preliminary plans, completed work drawings, and specifications.
7. Review construction cost estimates.
8. In coordination with the district’s architect, establish bidding and construction schedules, and prepare and issue contract documents and addenda.
9. Assist in planning for new construction by participating in pre-construction planning conferences and review color schemes submitted by contracted architects.
10. Visit all construction projects at frequent intervals, to assure that plans, specifications, codes, and regulations are being observed and followed.
11. Review and approve for payment, bills submitted by building contractors, testing laboratories, consulting engineers, and surveying firms.
12. Make recommendations on time extension requests, and assessment of liquidated damages.
13. Review requests for change orders to all construction projects and verify costs/credits incurred are reasonable and present change orders to the Board of Education when required.
14. Ensure that standards are maintained at a minimum consistent with all applicable laws.
15. Participate in the process of site selection and acquisition and the development of architectural plans.
16. Supervise and inspect the improvement and renovation work performed by outside contractors, and verify that the terms of all such contracts have been fulfilled before authorizing final payment.
17. Receive and maintain insurance policies secured by contractors, and verify appropriate coverage for public liability, property damage, fire, and workmen’s compensation.
18. Investigate reports of faulty workmanship or materials in new construction, and take appropriate action under the terms of the guarantee.
19. Coordinate with Director of Purchasing on new construction projects that require furnishing.
20. Investigate and evaluate new materials, techniques, and methods for providing adequate, economical educational facilities.

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