What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator Facilities position at San Marcos Unified School District?
JOB TITLE: Coordinator: Facilities
Job Summary: The position of Facilities Coordinator is done for the purpose of coordinating the district school building program and providing a liaison for the district between the district and: architectural, engineering and landscaping firms and other consultants and/or contractors.
Essential Job Functions:
Under the direction of the Facilities Director:
* Prepares and evaluates plans, specifications, calculations, schedules and cost estimates for new construction and modernization for the purpose of implementing the district school building program.
* Plans and attends meetings between district staff and contracted consultants during the building design process for the purpose of ensuring district input into the design and building of new facilities and/or modernization projects.
*Prepares bid and contract documents, within the legal confines of planning, design, and construction for the purpose of ensuring and enforcing the service expectations of consultants and contractors.
* Represents the district in meetings with contracted consultants for the purpose of ensuring district input into the preparation, design and construction documents.
* Observes and evaluates all district construction activities for the purpose of monitoring progress of firms on projects and ensuring that projected deadlines are being met.
* Researches and assists in the procurement of data for the purpose of preparing and maintaining district building and grounds standards and drawings.
*Prepares and maintains comprehensive project budgets for the purpose of staying fiscally responsible.
* Reviews designs and working drawings for the purpose of complying with district standards and sustainability practices.
* Assists and supervises in the development of planning guides, scoping documents, plans and specifications for the purpose of expediting projects through the Office of the State Architect and all applicable regulatory agencies from conceptual planning and programming through final close out and project certification.
* Supervises the preparation of plans for renovation or modernization of district facilities for the purpose of compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, and fire and life safety regulations.
Other Job Functions:
* Participates in various activities (e.g. meetings, training, etc.) for the purpose of receiving, reporting and conveying information.
Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications:
* Experience Desired: Six years of progressively responsible experience in the fields of architecture; construction; construction management; planning; demographics; project management in the education industry.
* Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:
Skill to operate standard office equipment including use of basic office and construction computer applications; understanding of drafting and use of computer drawing and modeling systems (CAD, BIM etc.); develop and implement architectural projects; communicate effectively, utilize communication tools such as electronic presentation software, establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and the public; use English in both written and verbal form, use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; perform arithmetic calculations.
Knowledge of planning principles and practices as they pertain to new construction and/or renovation; reading and interpreting data (maps, plans, drawing, etc.); research procedures; relevant building, education, state and federal codes, regulations and requirements.
Ability to direct multiple complex projects simultaneously as assigned, work under minimal supervision accurately and with attention to detail; understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation.
* Knowledge of current K-12 funding sources.
* Other equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
* Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:
* Graduation from an accredited college with a major in architecture, planning, development, public administration, construction management or construction Required.
Upon hire candidate will need to provide a valid California Driver’s License and will need have Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance, Health Physical Clearance, and Tuberculosis Clearance.
