Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and manages the activities for construction of school facilities; acts as liaison between the district, school site administrators, architects, and contractors to assure authorized projects are accomplished in accordance with approved policies and procedures; and performs other related work as assigned. JOB DUTIES: Plans, organizes, directs and controls all or part of school construction projects from concept through design and construction to close-out of the project contracts; Reviews designs, plans, and estimates specifications and submittals for completeness and conformance with district standards, district direction, and contract documents; Develops and updates Facilities Educational Specifications and Materials Standards; Prepares and monitors project and operating budgets, including support for obtaining funding; Participates in all preconstruction activities; Oversees all site moves required to accommodate construction activities; Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and makes recommendations for professional services contracts; Interprets and applies California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines; Attends and represents the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities. Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of experience equivalent to full-time work in California educational facilities planning or school facilities construction, including some supervisory or project management experience, is required. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING.... Knowledge of: Current regulations, methods, materials, costs, and equipment used in building construction; Principles and practices of managing large, complex construction and repair programs from project inception to completion; Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations as it relates to construction of facilities; School district organization, operations, policies and objectives; School facilities funding sources and funding application procedures; Characteristics and cost of various methods of construction, architectural features, and building design; regulations and enforcement methods of the labor Compliance Program; health and safety measures and precautions; safety laws and regulations as it relates to construction; legal requirements for public bidding specifications; spreadsheets, project management and planning software to produce charts, graphs and tables; public speaking techniques; operation of a computer and assigned software; construction scheduling and estimating; and architectural drawings and various plans. Ability to: Perform a wide variety of complex and technical duties related to the district's facilities planning; Schedule and direct the work of others; Prepare, review and interpret budget reports; Read, interpret, and work from drawings, blueprints, and schematics; Estimate materials and labor costs; Establish and maintain safe working conditions; Create and maintain computerized records and prepare oral and written reports; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective relationships with others; Resolve conflicts and competing priorities; Operate a computer and assigned software; Learn school district organization, operations, policies and objectives; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Learn to utilize GIS and CADD systems or other software typically used in facilities work; Develop and analyze computerized project schedules; Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Requirements / Qualifications