Director of Construction

New Braunfels ISD - Director of Construction

Description / Notes :

If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.

Primary Purpose :

This position is bond funded and contingent upon the availability of funds.

Direct and coordinate the activities of the Consultants and Contractors engaged on NBISD’s Capital Improvement Bond Program Projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to, design and construction standards dissemination and verification, budget compliance and time management, including construction schedule preparation and monitoring.

Special Knowledge Skills :

• Ability to communicate articulately in written and verbal form.
• Ability to prepare solicitation documents, including but not limited to notice and instructions to bidders, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Professional and Google Suite.
• Familiarity with mechanical and electrical design and installation criteria.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations to management, parents and taxpayers.
• Ability to understand, review and approve construction financial documents, budgets and pay applications.
• Proven ability and skill to manage construction projects.
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with building codes and zoning ordinances.

Experience :

Five years of successful experience in construction management in a school district within the last eight years, preferred.

Three years as a director or department supervisor in construction management of a school district, preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties :

• Work collaboratively to serve as liaison between campus principals, architects, engineers, consultants and department to develop, review and finalize project plans, drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Conduct Design, Construction, and Contractor Procedural Orientations to the Management and Administrative requirements specific to NBISD Standards, Guidelines and Communications.

Develop as necessary in conjunction with Director of Facilities. Develop and conduct individual project(s) Pre-Bid and Pre-Construction meetings for the benefit of participating Consultants, Contractors and Subcontractors.

• Provide performance and objective reports on project progress and submit reports to Direct report including monthly Board Reports for assigned projects.
• With Construction Manager (CM), conduct weekly construction phase meetings with the Contractor and Consultants, minute meetings in absence of CM, expedite RFI and RFP responses to Contractor(s) by consultant(s);

administer overall documentation compliance with construction phase management guidelines and schedules.

• Oversee on-site observations of construction projects to verify conformance with construction documents and programs, including but not limited to, material testing, overhead inspections, air balancing, fire inspections and conformance to Technical Design Specifications.
• Coordinate with city, county, state and federal officials to verify conformity with codes and ordinances regulating district construction projects.
• Attend various project development and construction meetings or partnering sessions and assist in identifying methods to expedite the development process.
• Manage and monitor the Project Architect(s) relative to the various phases of their responsibilities and ensure that they comply with policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with district personnel and General Contractors to supervise warranty correction work, conduct walk-through inspections and make final warranty check prior to end of warranty periods.
• Verify compliance of final closeout procedures for the general contractors, engineers and job order contractors (i.e., new schools, additions, renovations, demolitions and hazmat).
• Supervise use of a web-based construction management program to monitor and track all project management tasks.
• Respond to A / E Consultants, Contractor and Campus Administrators after normal working hours (on call 24-7 to resolve construction issues and prevent project delays).
• Serve as the District Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all Americans with Disabilities Act issues.
• Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned.

Personnel Management :

Recommend staffing levels to support the ongoing work of the current bond programs including the warranty period for completed work.

Safety :

Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state and insurance regulations and develop a program of preventative safety.

Other :

• Perform disaster duty when needed.
• Attend professional growth activities to keep abreast of innovative techniques in maintenance operations.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Advise Chief Financial Officer on matters regarding assigned functions.

Supervisory Responsibility :

• Oversees and manages the work of the Design Consultants and Construction Contractors in meeting the design and construction projects objectives of the Bond program.
• Provides Guidance and Direction to Construction Managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Frequent standing, climbing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, heavy lifting and carrying.

Frequently required to walk, climb stairs / ladders. Frequently required to lift and carry between 15 and 44 lbs. Exposure to wet and dry conditions along with extreme heat.

May be exposed to mechanical operations, be in high, precarious places, around fumes or airborne particles as well as caustic chemicals, and possibly very loud work environment.

Frequent district-wide travel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Qualifications :

Education / Certification :

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Construction Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Science or a degree in an approved field of study.

Salary Range :

Starting at : $92,233.00

Benefits : How To Apply :

How To Apply :

Visit the district web page at : www.nbisd.org

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