Part Time Temporary Professional Support (Facilities Projects )

Job Title: Part Time Temporary Professional Support (Facilities Projects )

Dept./School: Construction Department

Working hours: As needed (Limit to 49% FTE)

Reports to: Executive Director, Construction

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Supports all aspects of the construction process from the acquisition of property through the warranty phase of new construction and building renovations; serves with the construction management team(s) to provide guidance and support of the construction managers’ work; helps in the coordination and management of all new construction and renovation projects in the district; helps to ensure compliance with planning and zoning requirements; works with immediate supervisor, demographers & developers to ensure the District stays ahead of the fast growth in our area

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred
• Valid Texas Administrator’s Certificate issued by State Board for Educator Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to evaluate instructional programs
• Ability to organize and direct personnel and related projects
• Knowledge of teaching and learning needs, design and construction schedules and budgets
• Ability to remain calm and poised in stressful situations
• Ability to communicate and work with the public and maintain an effective working relationship with auxiliary personnel, administrators, teaching staff, design and construction teams, and district administrators
• Ability to communicate effectively with District Administrators and School Board Members
• Excellent organizational communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Knowledge of project planning and construction principles
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances, and the inspection certification process
• Excellent hearing and vision (including peripheral, color discrimination and depth perception)
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Some knowledge of construction project management, architectural, or engineering experience

Experience:

• At least five years of management experience
• At least five years as an instructional administrator at the campus level

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Participates in the construction process for the district, inclusive of:
• Evaluation and acquisition of school sites
• Architect and contractor selection
• Budget and construction cost estimation
• Liaison to the architects and district staff to develop the building design
• Works with the oversight of the construction process
• Supports on-site inspection of construction projects to ensure conformance with construction documents, programs, and needs.
• Supports the maintenance of construction progress design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
• Supports and helps to coordinate and conduct project development and construction progress meetings.
• Helps supervise warranty correction work.
• Helps maintains safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations
• Consults with faculties, administrative staff, and community concerning program preparation and construction design needs.
• Supports the coordination, storage, and handling of construction documents.
• Compiles, maintains, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Assists the building principals in developing and implementing temporary access issue necessitated by construction.
• Supports the Monitoring and approval of financial aspects of the projects.
• Assists in the furniture layout and acquisition process.
• Supports the process to for architects, engineers, and consultants to develop, review, and finalize project.
• Supports with the regulation of district construction projects.
• Helps with the review of existing facilities and makes recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Assist with the recommendation and priorities for repair projects.
• Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Denton ISD and directives from supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Architects, engineers, and construction companies (in consultation with the executive manager of construction, planning and growth, & executive director of operations)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; works indoors and outdoors to conduct on-site inspection of all facilities and construction projects; works around machinery with moving parts; works on ladders or scaffolding; continuous lifting, carrying, dragging; continuous reaching above shoulder level; frequent driving of vehicles; frequent bending and squatting; continuous walking; continuous standing; both limited & extended sitting; subject to temperature extremes; subject to fumes, dust, solvents, and toxic chemicals/materials; must work with machinery with moving parts

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

Out of District Applicants
Interested candidates must complete and submit the Denton ISD on-line External Application at www.Dentonisd.org. Upload employment credentials and a current résumé detailing experience, qualifications and professional accomplishments.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Position will remain vacant until qualified applicant is employed.

THE DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER