Salary: $92,700.27 - $122,827.85 Annually
Location : Facilities Management, Marietta, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 05159
Department: Facilities Management
Opening Date: 09/08/2026
Closing Date: 9/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 117

Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to assist with the planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Facilities Management department.
Essential Functions

Provides direction and oversight for construction projects and maintenance at all County facilities managed by the Facilities Management Department.

Plans, prioritizes, and directs the overall short and long-term operations and projects for assigned staff and divisions; monitors progress and performance for adherence to established department goals and objectives.

Establishes daily and weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage for operations and programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Develops, communicates, and monitors policies, procedures and standards for construction and maintenance projects and contracting, and recommends improvements where indicated to provide quality service that is responsive to the community and the needs of County departments.

Serves on departmental management teams in strategic planning initiatives for the departments mission, projects, and related goals and objectives for functional areas under charge; participates in policy-making initiatives.

Confers with Facilities Management Director and County upper management to keep them informed of key issues and progress toward goals and objectives, and to garner or ensure continued support and approval for strategic initiatives.

Directs training of all managerial and professional staff in policies and procedures for construction and maintenance methods; ensures adherence to departmental, county, state and federal policies, procedures and safety standards.

Ensures the proper functioning and maintenance of physical facilities and such physical equipment and systems necessary for staff and general public safety and well being.

Develops and administers annual operating budget encompassing multiple functions and programs; ensures adherence to established budgetary parameters.

Receives and responds to requests, complaints, concerns, and general inquiries from customers that are escalated and unable to be resolved through staff under charge; provides resolution accordingly.

Performs special assignments as requested, to include researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, administering state and federal grants and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.

Performs personnel management functions, e.g., interview, selection, hiring, employee development, disciplinary action, recommending promotion, performance evaluations.

Represents the Director (when requested) and the department to various elected officials, businesses, boards, committees, citizens and internal County customers.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field; supplemented by at least five years progressively knowledgeable and skilled experience in construction management and budget administration, including experience in major construction contracts administration; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Qualification

GCIC Certified
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more.
01

I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.

• Yes
• No

02

I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

• Yes
• No

03

Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?

• Yes
• No

05

Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced Degree
• None of the above

06

If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in construction management and budget administration, including experience in major construction contracts administration?

• No Experience
• Less than five years
• Five to seven years
• Seven to ten years
• More than 10 years

08

Please describe your experience in construction management and budget administration, including experience in major construction contracts administration. Enter n/a if this does not apply. "See resume:" will not be accepted.
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How many years of management and supervisory experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than three years
• Three to five years
• Five to seven years
• More than seven years

10

Please describe your management and supervisory experience. Enter n/a if this does not apply. "See resume" will not be accepted.
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Are you or have you previously been GCIC certified?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a current and valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

13

This position requires an extensive criminal background check and a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to gain access to secured court buildings throughout Cobb County Government and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Do you understand that your employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing this background check?

• Yes
• No

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