Administrative Director, Construction Management

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Administrative Director, Construction Management, Office of Capital Improvement Projects

Category:

Administrative
Location:

MIAMI, FL, US, 52000959

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.
The application deadline is Monday, July 8, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 24 position.

Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or [email protected] for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.
Required Documents :
Current Resume
Two (2) Professional Letters ofRecommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.
Administrative Questionnaire:

Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:
Why are you applying for this position at this specific time?
What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and worksite?
If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or school site and why?
Professional Certifications or Licenses : If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.
Performance Evaluations:

Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.
Veteran’s Preference:

If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.
Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date:

Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.
Screening of Applications:

Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.
Oral Interview Assessment Categories:

Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:
Experience
Job Knowledge
Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
Ability to Communicate in Written Form
Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.
Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):
Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at

[email protected]

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Salary Min:

$106,463.00
Salary Max: $178,764.00
OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
Provides leadership as the administrative officer for system-wide capital construction projects. Manages new construction, additions, renovations, remodeling, and ADA facilities compliance programs. Reports to and directly assists the Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations in planning, organizing, and managing the functions of the school district’s facilities program, with the ultimate goal of delivering quality schools within budget and on schedule, and achieving the lowest life cycle cost to the District.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
1. Directs the implementation of the construction phases of the Five-Year Capital Plan in a way that optimizes utilization of school District funds to meet stated facility needs.
2. Collaborates with peers in the planning, budgeting and programming of capital projects with the intent and ultimate goal of delivering quality projects cost-effectively and in a timely fashion.
3. Works within legislative guidelines to ensure that all contracting services, including architectural, engineering, and construction services, are strategically procured, sourced and evaluated in a way that will optimize capital projects’ quality, performance, budget and schedule. This includes determining and implementing the most effective sourcing strategy for project delivery.
4. Leads and manages the public involvement process as it relates to the construction phases of the capital program to ensure projects stay on schedule.
5. Manages the operations and functions of construction units to assure maximum performance and results, and recommends improvements to Assistant Superintendent, Facilities Operations as appropriate.
6. Directs the assignment, training, supervision and evaluation of staff, and ensures there is appropriate staffing at all levels as well as opportunities for skills development.
7. Develops the budget and recommends ways to optimize staff resource allocation to the various capital projects.
8. Ensures the timely preparation of all Board agenda items required in connection with the functions of the capital program.
9. Responsible for maintaining and fostering high ethical standards within the assigned units.
10. Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology, Architecture degree accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board, or a Construction Management degree. Related Master’s degree desirable but not required.
2. Fifteen (15) years experience in facilities design and construction including five years managing multiple design/construction projects with a large agency or corporation.
3. Registration as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect desirable but not required.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!

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