Director, Capital Improvements

Summary The Director of Capital Improvements is responsible for the overall administration of Capital Improvement Programs for Fulton County Schools (FCS). Specifically, the incumbent in this position is responsible for the program management (i.e., planning, development, budgeting) of the FCS Capital Improvement Program. The role requires construction knowledge, project management expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to direct teams from planning through to execution.

Essential Duties

Formulates long term FCS Capital Improvement Plans and communicates to Senior Leadership

Monitors the Capital Improvement Program and communicates to Leadership through verbal and written reports ensuring that the Program is running according to plan and budget

Provides support through core steps of program management (e.g., report status, quality measures, training, defining rules of engagement, lessons learned, etc.) to achieve program objectives and continuous improvement

Assumes responsibility for the oversight of the SPLOST budgets

Monitors SPLOST schedules to ensure timely completion of milestones

Meets regularly with key personnel (i.e., project managers) to ensure that proper information flows through leadership, including establishing goals, objectives and long range plans

Assesses project team member contributions to provide input to management on performance

Advocates change adoption for Capital Improvement projects across the District

Collaborates with the Project Managers on selection of architects/engineers/consultants and the implementation of contracts

Assists and supports Community Construction Advisory Committee (CCAC)

Develops and maintains relationships with local and state building authorities

Communicates and engages key departments (Safety and Security, Transportation, Facilities Services, Operational Planning, and Academics) regarding design and scheduling of future projects

Coordinates with architects and engineers pertaining to implementing of design standards and specs

Acts as FCS liaison with Georgia DOE, including Local Facility Plan and state funding applications and reimbursements; Prepares quarterly reports of DOE reimbursements

Prepares Local Facility Plan for GaDOE and Board approval

Prepares RFP for Program Manager

Submits monthly reports to Executive Director of Capital Programs pertaining to GaDOE capital outlay, Capital Plan’s prioritization schedule, forecasting cost/estimate schedule

Keeps pace with advances in construction in all areas of education and takes advantage of those to increase the Districts’ effectiveness

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Project Management or a related field

Certification/Licensure Registered Architect, Professional Engineer, Program Management Professional or education credentials preferred

Experience Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience working as an architect, engineer, contractor, construction project manager or program manager required, with a minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Must possess professional understanding of construction, design, project management and contract compliance in the K-12 environment

Working knowledge of the construction program management

Ability to manage the budgets for multiple construction projects

Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

Office and school environment, some construction project sites

Physical Demands

Must be able to climb ladders, walk catwalks, and access construction sites

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