REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR OF FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
POSITION SUMMARY: This is a responsible position specializing in coordination of new construction, remodeling, and renovation projects for the District Facilities Department. This position coordinates construction projects with the Facilities Department, design professionals, contractors, sub-contractors, utility providers, vendors, and the District Technical Services and Purchasing Departments. This individual serves in a project management capacity, as the District’s representative.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education – Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, or related field from an accredited educational institution. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience – Minimum five years of verifiable successful administrative or management experience in construction and/or an equivalent combination of education and training in construction management.
- Computer Skills – Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position. Experience in data entry and Microsoft Suite.
- Certificates and/or License(s) – Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must have certification in the State Requirements of Educational Facilities (SREF) or be able to obtain certification within eleven months from the date of hire.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: L-Light Work – Required to push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Employees hired for this position must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times.
- Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the District’s strategic plan.
- Perform cost and budget estimates.
- Attend and coordinate construction project team meetings.
- Oversee project and construction work within the facilities department and coordinate with other departments and schools.
- Coordinate and facilitate pre-construction meetings.
- Coordinate the purchasing and delivery schedules of District furnished items with construction project schedules.
- Assist with plans and specifications review process.
- Attend pre-bid meetings and openings.
- Administer contracts and purchase orders to vendors for construction and other related services.
- Review and approve pay requests, change orders, and change proposals. Monitor the cost progress and quality of work.
- Perform evaluations of the contractor and other vendors at the close of the project.
- Facilitate the close-out process including the collection and review of record documents and operation manuals and oversee the archiving of close-out documents.
- Coordinate the District training of new equipment and building systems.
- Coordinate and track the notification and follow-up for contractor warranty work.
- Assist Facilities Department personnel concerning new construction, remodeling, and renovations.
- Assist with cost estimation and project schedule management.
- Supervise the maintenance of blueprints, specifications, and construction records in the Facilities Department archives.
- Maintain accurate records of construction projects.
- Read Blueprints and construction specifications.
- Possess general knowledge of all phases of construction work.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions may affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
- Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
- Indoors/Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
- Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
- Vibration: The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movement of the extremities and/or the whole body.