Director of Contracts Administration (Facilities)
SALARY DETAILS
$171,470.00 - $213,615.00 Yearly
APPLICATION FILING DATES
March 18, 2026 - April 2, 2026
INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD
We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.
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THIS RECRUITMENT
The Los Angeles Unified School District's Procurement Services Division anticipates hiring a DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS ADMINISTRATION (FACILITIES) who will assists in the daily administration of the branch, participate in planning, organizing, and directing branch functions, carry out particularly complex or sensitive projects, and act for the Deputy Chief Procurement Officer (Facilities) as required.
This position is a full-time, 12-month (A-Basis) assignment. The role is based in person at the LAUSD Central Office, located at 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
Important Note: Incumbents hired for this job must report to work on-site 5 days a week.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university preferably with a major in architecture, engineering, construction management, business or public administration or related field.
An advanced degree in Business Administration or Public Administration is preferred.
Courses in accounting, finance, personnel management and business law are preferable.
EXPERIENCE:
Four years of management experience with government contracting processes, including at least two years of experience managing personnel responsible for the development and administration of large construction contracts or professional services contracts in a program greater than $200 million.
SPECIAL:
A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation.
Any one of the following is preferable:
- A valid Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) credential by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) , or;
- A valid Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) credential by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA)
SPECIAL NOTE:
An employee in this class may be subject to the reporting requirements of the District’s Conflict of Interest Code.
PLEASE NOTE: All entrance requirements must be met by the end of the filing period in order to move forward with the assessment process. To verify the education requirement, transcripts, diplomas, and/or certifications, it must be presented at the time applications are screened. As such, please be sure to upload it as an attachment to your candidate profile. Candidates who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States, must obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Please be sure to request a DETAILED report. For a list of approved evaluation organizations visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635)
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
The Director of Contracts Administration (Facilities) oversees the staff responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities contracts.
Typical duties for this position include:
- Directing and overseeing the development and implementation of procurement policy for all District construction contracts and agreements.
- Implementing innovative changes in procurement strategies.
- Overseeing and directing legal aspects of contracting strategy to enhance efficiency and minimize procurement related litigation.
- Planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating strategic implementation planning and acquisition efforts for facilities contracts administration, and professional services contracts associated with existing facilities modernization and new construction.
- Developing and recommending policies and procedures for contracting for shared risk management between the District and performing contractors.
- Overseeing the management and development of facilities programs created to increase the pool of qualified Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firms competing for LAUSD bond-funded construction, architecture, engineering, and professional service contracts.
- Developing specific implementation plans to achieve strategic and operational goals associated with contracting methods.
- Establishing and maintaining controls systems for facilities contracts administration, and professional services contract activities.
- Preparing and presenting reports to the Board of Education regarding the status of construction and professional services agreements; and directing the execution of procurements and contracts.
- Planning, developing, and recommending policies and procedures related to facilities contract administration and professional services agreements.
- Directing the facilities contractor prequalification process.
- Representing the District in meetings with outside legal counsel, project managers, and contractors.
- Consulting with other District managers as required.
- Interpreting legislation and reviewing legal opinions affecting the facilities contracts bidding process, and professional services agreements.
- Reviewing and approving contract dispute mediation findings and settlements.
- Acting as a hearing officer while conducting and rendering decisions regarding the procurement and enforcement of Facilities Contracts, including bid protest, bid appeals, responsibility hearings, and subcontractor substitution hearings.
- Assuming responsibility for particularly complex contract actions or sensitive projects.
Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities of this position. For a comprehensive list of duties performed, please refer to the class description via our website: https://bit.ly/4bAmGBV
BENEFITS
Insurance: District-paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and yourdependents; and life insurance plans.
Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
Vacation: 24 days each year.
Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS
We anticipate receiving a number of well-qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be acompetitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in anexpeditious and timely manner. To honor this request, we will be adhering to a preplanned employmentassessment schedule.
The assessment process for this position TENTATIVELY to consist of a qualifying (pass/fail) Training andExperience (T&E), followed by a Technical Writing Project and a Technical Interview.
Application materials (your candidate profile, resume, and supplemental questionnaire) will be evaluated inrelation to the background, experience, and competencies identified for successful performance in this job. Forthis reason, it is highly recommended that your application materials clearly show all of your relevant backgroundand specialized skills, knowledge, and abilities. Once you have logged into our application system, attach and submit your resume. Please ensure that your resume clearly indicates the extent of your professional experience and expertise as it relates to this position by describing in detail your experience, education, and training that most closely relate to the Director of Contracts Administration (Facilities).
PLEASE NOTE:
- The testing may be conducted remotely and/or in person, and all applicants will be required to submit a Candidate Confidentiality Form prior to testing. Failure to submit these forms before the given deadline will result in the withdrawal of your application from the selection process.
- Candidates who receive a failing score on any test module will NOT be eligible to move forward in the selection process.
- At the time of the test administration, you will be REQUIRED to present an unexpired government picture identification.
- If you are unable to attend the scheduled test date, rescheduling is NOT guaranteed.
If you have questions regarding the employment selection process, please contact Kelly Anne Van Geffen at kelly.vangeffen@lausd.net.
APPLICATION PROCESS
IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you submit your application, you should receive an email message confirming that you successfully submitted your application. If you DO NOT receive this message on the same day you apply, it is likely that you did not submit your application. For assistance with your application Please email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net.
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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 relatedmedical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions andpossession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mentaldisability (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), geneticinformation, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group withone 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 at (213) 241-7685.
Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.
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