Dallas Independent School District

Director (226 Days) Bond Funded

Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required.
  • TEA Mid-Management, TASBO, or similar certification preferred.
  • Minimum of ten years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in budgeting, financial accounting, and reporting.
  • Profound knowledge of contract management in construction and design.

Responsibilities

  • Direct budgeting and financial oversight for construction operations.
  • Implement department processes and procedures effectively.
  • Collaborate with construction industry professionals on bond programs.
  • Supervise administrative tasks of Program Management Firms.
  • Evaluate performance of program managers and contractors.
  • Conduct meetings and manage agendas for key project discussions.
  • Assist in dispute resolution and maintain project compliance records.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and continued education opportunities.
  • Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Full Job Description
Description

  • Direct and have oversight of the areas of budgeting; financial accounting; financial reporting, expenditures, procurement activities, staffing, Program Management Firms, contract claims, Bond Program Risk Management and Safety, Bond Policies Procedures, Bond strategic planning and other Bond related business operations and practices
  • Approve and lead in the implementation of department processes and procedures
  • Work closely with construction industry representatives and design professionals to assist in the understanding of the bond program and related contracts and requirements
  • Direct and coordinate the administrative tasks of the Program Management Firms
  • Direct and supervise the administrative activities of the Program Manager(s) and other professionals in accordance with the District's policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations; responsibilities include, budget preparation, budget monitoring, addressing

    problems and resolving complaints
  • Attend partnering sessions and identify methods to expedite the development proce

    Evaluate program manager(s) performance, contractors performance and design professionals performance
  • Assist in dispute resolution
  • Assist in ensuring administrative records are kept on each project in accordance with governmental requirements
  • Chair regular and special meetings and approve agenda items for Owner Meetings, Department Leadership, Team Meetings and Bond Executive Team Meetings
  • Assist the Manager of Compliance in the development and submittal of quarterly and annual performance and objective report

    Participate in assigned contract negotiations
  • Assist in the approvals of Additional Services requests and Change Orders for contracts for construction and design professionals
  • Oversight of Technology Bond Funds and processes
  • Signature authority for all Construction Services contracts and contract amendments under $25,000
  • Approve all Purchase and Check Requisitions prior to final approval of Deputy Chief for Construction Services
  • Approval all final budgets for all projects prior to procurement
  • Provide administrative oversight of departmental staffing issues, evaluations, required staff development, schedules, calendars, vacations, and absences
  • Direct Construction Services staff in coordination of Year-End Close with District Financial Services Department and External Auditors
  • Perform other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required
  • TEA Mid-Management, TASBO, or other related certification preferred
  • A minimum of ten years directly related experience.
  • Direct and have oversight of the areas of budgeting; financial accounting; financial reporting, expenditures, procurement activities, staffing,
  • Program Management Firms, contract claims, Bond Program Risk Management and Safety, Bond Policies Procedures, Bond strategic planning and other Bond related business operations and practices
  • Approve and lead in the implementation of department processes and procedures
  • Work closely with construction industry representatives and design professionals to assist in the understanding of the bond program and related contracts and requirements
  • Direct and coordinate the administrative tasks of the Program Management Firms
  • Direct and supervise the administrative activities of the Program Manager(s) and other professionals in accordance with the District's policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations; responsibilities include, budget preparation, budget monitoring, addressing

    problems and resolving complaints
  • Attend partnering sessions and identify methods to expedite the development process
  • Evaluate program manager(s) performance, contractors performance and design professionals performance
  • Assist in dispute resolution
  • Assist in ensuring administrative records are kept on each project in accordance with governmental requirements
  • Chair regular and special meetings and approve agenda items for Owner Meetings, Department Leadership, Team Meetings and Bond Executive Team Meetings
  • Assist the Manager of Compliance in the development and submittal of quarterly and annual performance and objective reports
  • Participate in assigned contract negotiations
  • Assist in the approvals of Additional Services requests and Change Orders for contracts for construction and design professionals
  • Oversight of Technology Bond Funds and processes
  • Signature authority for all Construction Services contracts and contract amendments under $25,000
  • Approve all Purchase and Check Requisitions prior to final approval of Deputy Chief for Construction Services
  • Approval all final budgets for all projects prior to procurement
  • Provide administrative oversight of departmental staffing issues, evaluations, required staff development, schedules, calendars, vacations, and absences
  • Direct Construction Services staff in coordination of Year-End Close with District Financial Services Department and External Auditors
  • Perform other duties as assigned

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