Houston Independent School District
Director 1, Capital Projects
Houston Independent School District, Texas City, Texas, us, 77592
Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Bond Fund Pgm - Construction B
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Director 1 will provide strategic leadership and management for the department. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive results. The Director 1 is responsible for setting departmental goals, developing, and implementing strategies, and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of programs and initiatives.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide strategic leadership and vision for the department, aligning goals and objectives with the overall district mission.2. Develop and implement departmental strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.3. Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs, projects, and initiatives within the department.4. Manage and allocate departmental resources, including budgetary planning and monitoring.5. Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and performancemanagement.6. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective coordination of efforts.8. Monitor and evaluate departmental performance against established goals and metrics, implementing corrective measures when necessary.9. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the department's area of focus.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
10. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and community stakeholders.11. Represent the district at conferences, meetings, and events, serving as a spokesperson and advocate for the department.12. Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and grant funding to support departmental initiatives.Houston Independent School DistrictJob Description13. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders ondepartmental activities, achievements, and challenges.14. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies within the department's scope of work.15. Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and growth to enhance leadership skills and industry knowledge.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a similar industry or organization
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing teams, fostering a high performance culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and impact. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices. Ability to adapt to change and lead teams through organizational transitions. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices. Strong ethical standards and integrity in decision-making. Professional certifications or memberships relevant to the industry or leadership role are desirable.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the district causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
Department: Bond Fund Pgm - Construction B
Area:Northwest
Contract Months:12
Salary Range: $130,000.00 - $155,000.00
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARY
The Director 1 will provide strategic leadership and management for the department. This position requires a combination of strategic thinking, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive results. The Director 1 is responsible for setting departmental goals, developing, and implementing strategies, and ensuring the efficient and effective execution of programs and initiatives.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide strategic leadership and vision for the department, aligning goals and objectives with the overall district mission.2. Develop and implement departmental strategies, policies, and procedures to optimize operational efficiency and effectiveness.3. Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of programs, projects, and initiatives within the department.4. Manage and allocate departmental resources, including budgetary planning and monitoring.5. Lead and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance, support, and performancemanagement.6. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, open communication, and professional growth.7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective coordination of efforts.8. Monitor and evaluate departmental performance against established goals and metrics, implementing corrective measures when necessary.9. Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the department's area of focus.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED
10. Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with external partners, vendors, and community stakeholders.11. Represent the district at conferences, meetings, and events, serving as a spokesperson and advocate for the department.12. Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and grant funding to support departmental initiatives.Houston Independent School DistrictJob Description13. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and other stakeholders ondepartmental activities, achievements, and challenges.14. Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies within the department's scope of work.15. Continuously seek opportunities for professional development and growth to enhance leadership skills and industry knowledge.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a leadership role, preferably within a similar industry or organization
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing teams, fostering a high performance culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong financial acumen, with experience in budget planning, financial management, and resource allocation. Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and impact. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices. Ability to adapt to change and lead teams through organizational transitions. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices. Strong ethical standards and integrity in decision-making. Professional certifications or memberships relevant to the industry or leadership role are desirable.
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic oversight for multiple departments and/or a major division or for the entire district. Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district-wide.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas. May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the district causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Regularly assesses and diffuses complex, and escalated customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.