Denver Public Schools

MANAGER, PLANNING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

Denver Public Schools • $101K — $124K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Demonstrated commitment to racial and educational equity.
  • Reside in Colorado permanently while employed.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage facility assessments for capital projects and needs.
  • Oversee daily operations of the project management team.
  • Supervise vendor selection and management for capital programs.
  • Assist in developing long-term capital plans for facilities.
  • Act as a liaison among stakeholders to ensure project alignment with District policies.

Benefits

  • Contribute to impactful educational initiatives in the community.
  • Work in a dynamic environment focused on equity and excellence.
  • Mentoring and training opportunities for staff development.
Full Job Description
Job Description

** Applications will be received until September 29th. If the position is not filled by then, we may consider applications submitted after the deadline. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. **

About this job:
Provides the planning, coordination, and direction for District capital projects to ensure they meet District needs, specifications, cost and schedule, from initial project identification through construction closeout. Oversees facility planners, construction managers, administrative and other related staff.

What You'll Do:
  • Manages staff performing facility assessments for existing and future capital projects/needs with required scopes of work, cost estimates, and prioritization for capital reinvestment and new construction projects for the annual Master Capital Plan
  • Oversees day-to-day operations for the team including directing, managing, mentoring, training, grievance handling, performance evaluations, discipline and terminations for several professional and technical District staff
  • Responsible for all qualified vendor architects, consultants and contractors performing work for the District necessary for the design, construction, construction management and planning activities for the capital program, including the bond program
  • Assists in the development and maintenance of long-range capital plans for District facilities and necessary capital expenditures for new construction and capital reinvestment
  • Acts as liaison between the District, school site administrators, parents and staff, architects and contractors to assure that the authorized projects are accomplished in accordance with District policies and procedures

What You'll Need:

  • Education: Bachelors Minimum
  • Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
  • Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
  • Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.


About Denver Public Schools

Denver Public Schools (DPS) is a public school district in Denver, Colorado. The district was founded in 1859 and serves more than 90,000 students in 207 schools. DPS is the largest school district in Colorado and the 14th largest in the United States. The district's mission is to provide every student with a high-quality education and prepare them for college, career, and life. DPS offers a variety of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and gifted and talented education.
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