Spring Branch ISD
Director, Planning and Construction (Bond Funded) - School Year 2025-2026
Spring Branch ISD, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Director, Planning and Construction (Bond Funded) - School Year 2025-2026
Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Director, Planning & Construction (Bond Funded).
Job Title:
Director, Planning & Construction (Bond Funded)
Reports To:
Associate Superintendent for Operations
Classification:
Administrative
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Days:
230
Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 109
Contract:
Non-Chapter 21
Date Revised:
11/15/2023
Primary Purpose:
Provide leadership and oversight to the District’s Planning & Construction Department. Oversees all management of bond and construction projects and activities.
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction Studies (preferred) or may substitute equivalent work experience (five years minimum) with a high school diploma/equivalent. Verifiable work experience shall be presented on the application. The final decision concerning equivalent experience shall be made by SBISD officials.
Possess a valid Texas Operator's license.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Advanced knowledge of project planning and construction including K-12 experience preferred/desired.
Reviews all departmental reports and presentations for accuracy and establishes deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills required, including the development, editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to district staff, board of trustees, government entities and various committees.
Strong overall communication, public relations and interpersonal skills to work effectively with various district staff, citizens, officials and other customers.
Ability to handle all the responsibilities and challenges that are connected to the department and the willingness to work as needed.
At any given time, the Director of Planning & Construction may have to deal with several projects and issues simultaneously that may demand immediate attention and recommendations as needed.
General knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training and project management.
Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures.
Effective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public and others.
Proven management skills and ability to manage day-to-day operations.
Strong overall organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Program & Construction Management
Assist in the planning of all District bond and construction projects.
Assist and works closely with the Director of Facilities (maintenance and custodial) as needed.
Assist in all needed demographic studies, development and modification of educational specifications and design and construction standards.
Assist in the development and implementation of the District’s long-range facility plan.
Responsible for all task and activities associated with the planning, budgeting, execution and completion of all bond programs/projects and construction projects.
Tracking and controlling the construction schedules and the associated costs for achieving project completion within the budget and time allotted.
Understanding of district’s procurement processes.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics.
General knowledge of the principles of budgeting and finance.
Overseeing coordination and selection of architects, engineers and professional consultants who work on various projects as needed.
Overseeing coordination and selection construction managers at risk, general contractors and job order contractors who work on various projects as needed.
Responsible for contracts and professional service agreements for all architects and engine and professional services and for all construction related activities.
Ensure that all plans and specifications for each project are developed as per District specifications and standards and in a timely manner.
Assure that cost control and construction quality control are in compliance with all plans and District specifications and standards.
Ensuring that all authorities having jurisdiction regulations and codes and district specifications and standards are being followed.
Represent department and district to all local/regional governmental entities and community groups.
Assure that all construction closeout processes are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Budget
Works with school District bond program budget.
Works with individual bond project budget.
Assist with the development of budgets and cost projections for proposed bond issues and non-bond construction projects.
Personnel Management
Provide day-to-day coordination and supervision of the staff members in the Planning & Construction Department.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of project managers and all personnel within the Planning & Construction Department.
Communication
Work closely with district staff, board of trustees, organizations, community members and government entities for all bond and construction projects.
Work closely with architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers at risk and job order contractors on the construction administration and management for all bond and construction projects.
Participate in all bond and construction meetings.
Other
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Superintendent for Operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and evaluate staff.
Equipment Used Computer and various office equipment.
Working Conditions Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Work with frequent interruptions.
This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands
Repetitive hand motions.
Prolonged use of the computer.
Application Procedure Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM / APPLICATION PROCEDURES / ADMINISTRATOR.
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
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Job Description
Director, Planning & Construction (Bond Funded).
Job Title:
Director, Planning & Construction (Bond Funded)
Reports To:
Associate Superintendent for Operations
Classification:
Administrative
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Days:
230
Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 109
Contract:
Non-Chapter 21
Date Revised:
11/15/2023
Primary Purpose:
Provide leadership and oversight to the District’s Planning & Construction Department. Oversees all management of bond and construction projects and activities.
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction Studies (preferred) or may substitute equivalent work experience (five years minimum) with a high school diploma/equivalent. Verifiable work experience shall be presented on the application. The final decision concerning equivalent experience shall be made by SBISD officials.
Possess a valid Texas Operator's license.
Special Knowledge / Skills
Advanced knowledge of project planning and construction including K-12 experience preferred/desired.
Reviews all departmental reports and presentations for accuracy and establishes deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills required, including the development, editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to district staff, board of trustees, government entities and various committees.
Strong overall communication, public relations and interpersonal skills to work effectively with various district staff, citizens, officials and other customers.
Ability to handle all the responsibilities and challenges that are connected to the department and the willingness to work as needed.
At any given time, the Director of Planning & Construction may have to deal with several projects and issues simultaneously that may demand immediate attention and recommendations as needed.
General knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training and project management.
Ability to develop and implement policy and procedures.
Effective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public and others.
Proven management skills and ability to manage day-to-day operations.
Strong overall organizational skills.
Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
Major Duties and Responsibilities Program & Construction Management
Assist in the planning of all District bond and construction projects.
Assist and works closely with the Director of Facilities (maintenance and custodial) as needed.
Assist in all needed demographic studies, development and modification of educational specifications and design and construction standards.
Assist in the development and implementation of the District’s long-range facility plan.
Responsible for all task and activities associated with the planning, budgeting, execution and completion of all bond programs/projects and construction projects.
Tracking and controlling the construction schedules and the associated costs for achieving project completion within the budget and time allotted.
Understanding of district’s procurement processes.
Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics.
General knowledge of the principles of budgeting and finance.
Overseeing coordination and selection of architects, engineers and professional consultants who work on various projects as needed.
Overseeing coordination and selection construction managers at risk, general contractors and job order contractors who work on various projects as needed.
Responsible for contracts and professional service agreements for all architects and engine and professional services and for all construction related activities.
Ensure that all plans and specifications for each project are developed as per District specifications and standards and in a timely manner.
Assure that cost control and construction quality control are in compliance with all plans and District specifications and standards.
Ensuring that all authorities having jurisdiction regulations and codes and district specifications and standards are being followed.
Represent department and district to all local/regional governmental entities and community groups.
Assure that all construction closeout processes are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
Budget
Works with school District bond program budget.
Works with individual bond project budget.
Assist with the development of budgets and cost projections for proposed bond issues and non-bond construction projects.
Personnel Management
Provide day-to-day coordination and supervision of the staff members in the Planning & Construction Department.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of project managers and all personnel within the Planning & Construction Department.
Communication
Work closely with district staff, board of trustees, organizations, community members and government entities for all bond and construction projects.
Work closely with architects, engineers, general contractors, construction managers at risk and job order contractors on the construction administration and management for all bond and construction projects.
Participate in all bond and construction meetings.
Other
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Superintendent for Operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities Supervise and evaluate staff.
Equipment Used Computer and various office equipment.
Working Conditions Mental Demands
Maintain emotional control under stress.
Work with frequent interruptions.
This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
Physical Demands
Repetitive hand motions.
Prolonged use of the computer.
Application Procedure Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM / APPLICATION PROCEDURES / ADMINISTRATOR.
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
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