PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for directing the District's ESPLOST Projects for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, including strategic and tactical planning, design and construction.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director – Capital Projects

SALARY SCHEDULE: A-3

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education Level: Bachelor’s degree in architecture, business, engineering, facilities planning, or relevant degree in construction management from an accredited college or university;

 Valid Georgia Driver’s License

 Preferred: Master’s degree in architecture, engineering, facilities planning, or relevant   degree in construction management from an accredited college or university

2. Experience, Skill, and Certification: 

• Five years building design and construction experience and/or 10 years Facilities Management experience.
• Requires strong leadership, team building and management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability manage all aspects of Georgia Capital Outlay Program.
• Documented experience in managing State of Georgia Capital Outlay application process.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Access.
• Ability to read all construction related documents.
• Eligible for Georgia Professional Standards Support Certificate

   ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Work with Executive Director to develop strategic plans for ESPLOST and capital projects within the framework of the Local Facilities Plan and other operational plans.
2. Directs the program management firm responsible for ESPLOST Projects for Savannah-Chatham County Public School System, including strategic and tactical planning, design and construction.
3. Creates and manage project budget. Monitors expenses to ensure project progresses on schedule and within the prescribed budget.
4. Manages all facets of project design, construction, and occupancy.
5. Prepares bid solicitation documents in compliance with district, state of Georgia and federal regulations, if applicable.
6. Qualifies contractors by reviewing bids and related documents.
7. Facilitates meetings regarding project matters.
8. Oversees architects, engineers, vendors, consultants, and program management firm staff.
9. Manages project team by providing direction and leadership.
10. Maintains construction documents in accordance with State of Georgia records retention requirements.
11. Develops the Program of Capital Projects from the strategic plans, forecasting out through the next budget cycle, integrating the known project needs into a comprehensive, affordable plan.
12. Manages the day-to-day operations of the Facilities Construction Department including overseeing planning and budgeting, assigning and tracking work assignments, troubleshooting problems with staff and fostering the growth and development of staff.
13. Manages SCCPSS’ risk in these endeavors by partnering with legal to establish timely contracts that contain detailed scopes of services, appropriate insurance coverage and clear responsibilities and liabilities.

14. Develops Standard work for project development and delivery; track progress using standard work tools and innovate/improve based on the results.
15. Supports the vision and goals of the organization by actively participating in its leadership activities, trainings and upholding its policies and standards.
16. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Incumbents will be considered “at will.” This position is considered to be “essential personnel, critical staff” when there is an event that creates security challenges or disruptions to district operations. This position may be required to work during identified periods of an emergency as defined in Policy Regulation GBRB-R, Title: Professional Personnel Time Schedules. Appropriate pay will be determined based on the Grade and allowable experience. This is a 250-day position, Gr. (A-3)

NON-ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered “non-essential” in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an “individual case” basis.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE   Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

EXCEPTIONAL PHYSICAL OR SENSORY DEMANDS

(Check any that apply to this job and complete the required information.)

[X] Heavy lifting of up to _____pounds

[X] Frequent climbing up to ____ feet, and/or working on building roofs.

[ X ] Potential for exposure to heavy dust, dirt, chemical or paint fumes, or

other airborne matter at construction sites.

[ X ] Potential exposure to heat, electric current, hazardous chemicals or other potential hazards at construction sites.

[ ] Sitting or standing for extended periods with no control over rest periods.

[ X ] Other: Incumbent must hold a valid driver’s license, must have reliable

personal transportation, and must be able to drive between various sites each day.