Director of Facilities Project Execution

SALARY DETAILS

APPLICATION FILING DATES

September 6, 2024 to September 27, 2024

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public schools, with the serious work of tailoring the learning environment to better serve our community. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in the business of education. We are technical professionals, skilled workers, support staff, executives, and community champions. We do our jobs with a sense of integrity, accountability, and pride in shaping the future. Our contributions here impact our number one customers - the 600,000 plus K-12 students of LAUSD. Build your rewarding career here by joining nearly 30,000 employees, and achieve new levels of success in your career.

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DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Project Execution Branch of the Facilities Services Division is responsible for the construction of new schools and repair and modernization of existing schools as part of a multi-year bond funded capital improvement program. The branch is dedicated to ensuring that existing campuses are modernized and repaired in support of the education and safety of our students and staff utilizing cost efficient and sustainable materials.

BENEFITS

• Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family. Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Executive employees enjoy 24 days of paid vacation each year.
• Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 13 paid days off each year.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Facilities Project Execution will manage the Facilities Services Division’s Central Execution Branch in planning, budgeting, scheduling, funding applications, project cost controls, project reporting, and interdepartmental and interagency coordination of all new construction and existing modernization activities.

For more information on the duties and responsibilities, please review the class description found here: Director of Facilities Project Execution Class Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in architecture, engineering, planning, facilities management, or construction management.  Courses in business administration, public administration, construction contract law, public relations, accounting, school finance, personnel management, and communications are preferable.  A graduate degree in any subject is preferred.

Experience: Ten years of management experience with responsibility for commercial, public, or educational facilities construction programs or projects in construction value of $500 million and above.  The following work experience is preferable: Experience with Design Build and/or Progressive Design Build Delivery Methods Experience with public agency construction and Public Contracting Code Experience with DSA construction/design processes Experience utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) 

Special:

Any of the following is preferable:

• A valid Certificate of Registration as a Professional Engineer by the California State Board for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
• A valid Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential by the Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)
• A valid Certification of Project Management Professionals (PMPs) or Program Management Professionals (PgMPs) by the Project Management Institute
• A valid Certificate of Registration as a licensed architect by the California Architects Board

AND

• A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

SPECIAL NOTES: An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for the position of Director of Facilities Project Execution should have extensive knowledge of the Principles of organization, management, and supervision; Engineering theory and practices as related to the construction of major building structures; Project or program planning and design process and management; Alternative project delivery methods; and District standards and legal provisions governing school building construction.

Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have the ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in complex activities related to new construction and existing facilities construction; maintain good relations with a variety of individuals and groups; make objective decisions; read architectural plans; and estimate material and labor costs related to project budgets and construction methods. The ideal candidate will have capabilities as a leader as well as a manager, and will be comfortable in a team-oriented working environment with an open and accessible management style.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

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We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring department has requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner.

For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the 'My LAUSD Career' section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org .

APPLICATION PROCESS

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The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

This is a Senior Management recruitment. Hiring department may make job offers to anyone on the eligibility list. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

Please submit your application as soon as possible as recruitment may close without notice. For questions and concerns regarding this recruitment, please contact Marcella Huerta-Ortiz at m.huertaortiz@lausd.net

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