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      Firm Name
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         Simi Valley Unified School District 
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      Job Title
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         Bond Program Manager 
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      Job Location
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         School District Office, Simi Valley, CA 
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      Job Status
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         Full-Time 
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      | Job Description / Primary Objective | 
      Purpose Statement 
       
      Under the general direction of the Director of Facilities and Planning, manages and coordinates the activities of the district’s bond-funded construction program. Employment is for the duration of the bond-funded construction program only. 
       
       
      ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 
      Essential Functions 
       
      Manages the development and delivery of major bond construction and special projects related to design, alteration, remodeling, and inspection of new and existing district buildings, structures, and site improvements. 
      Manages the activities of the Bond Department and supervises department and project management personnel. 
      Monitors construction progress to ensure that contractors adhere to schedules, construction is performed properly and according to standards, and shop drawings and material submittals are processed in a timely manner; coordinates required changes with the project architect and contractors; coordinates and conducts job-start meetings. 
      Develops and manages Bond Program contracts, including negotiating, developing, reviewing, monitoring, and enforcing contracts and addressing and resolving disputes with contractors and consultants. 
      Manages the bidding process and contractor prequalification process, including evaluating bids and qualifications; conducts and documents pre-bid meetings and site visits to survey existing site conditions. 
      Serves as liaison among contractors, contract architects, school personnel, and district departments and units to coordinate communication, participation, and efforts. 
      Coordinates the ordering of constructability reviews of construction documents to ensure projects can be built effectively by current construction methods and to eliminate errors and omissions; reviews requests for clarification and assists in interpreting construction documents. 
      Administers close-out post acceptance and occupation activities and resolves problems; participates in final equipment and system tests, final inspections, and warranty inspections; develops and presents occupancy plans. 
      Gathers and analyzes data to prepare project budgets and develop appropriate fiscal controls; manages bond program and project budgets, including tracking and monitoring expenditures. 
      Oversees and participates in the preparation and submission of a variety of reports and required documentation (e.g. project applications, project status reports, budget reports), including ensuring timely submission to regulatory agencies and other bodies (e.g. Board of Education, Office of Public School Construction, Division of State Architects, Independent Community Oversight Committee). 
      Attends, participates in, and facilitates a variety of meetings (e.g. community, parent group, Board of Education, oversight committees, regular progress meetings with contractors) to discuss projects and obtain and provide information. 
      Coordinates the ordering and delivery of district-furnished equipment. 
      Other Functions 
       
      Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. 
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
      Education and Experience 
       
      A bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field AND five years of experience in construction and rehabilitation project management and delivery within a school or similarly complex public or commercial environment 
       
      SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 
      Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications 
       
      Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 
       
      Skills to: 
       
      Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, and specialized applications and systems 
      Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately including sums, averages, fractions, decimals, and ratios 
      Knowledge of: 
       
      Principles of school facilities planning 
      Construction methods, practices, characteristics, and costs including the methods of basic trades 
      Laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to public facilities construction 
      Principles and practices of management and supervision 
      Principles of contract management, including bid preparation and evaluation and contract negotiation and administration 
      Principles and practices of budget preparation and management 
      Principles and practices of report preparation 
      Principles and procedures of records management 
      Ability to: 
       
      Plan, organize, and manage the activities of a bond-funded construction program 
      Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures pertaining to public facilities construction 
      Read and interpret construction documents, including blueprints, plans, and specifications 
      Estimate scope of work, including cost, labor, materials, and supplies 
      Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the work of others 
      Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines 
      Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action 
      Learn and apply new information, skills, and technology 
      Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel, architects, engineers, community members, construction contractors, and others encountered in the course of work 
      Prepare project budgets and develop fiscal controls 
      Develop and maintain records and reports 
      Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 
      Working Environment 
       
      Work is performed primarily in an indoor environment where minimal safety considerations exist. Work is performed occasionally outdoors where safety considerations exist from moving equipment, environmental factors (e.g. temperature, rain, wind, dust), and noise extremes. 
       
       
      Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
      The Simi Valley Unified School District is committed to providing equal opportunity for all applicants for employment. The application, examination, and selection process shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
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      Requirements (Education, Certifications, Level of Experience)
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      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
      Education and Experience 
       
      A bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, business, or a related field AND five years of experience in construction and rehabilitation project management and delivery within a school or similarly complex public or commercial environment | 
     
    
      | Link to Job / Firm Website | 
      https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/simivalleyusd/jobs/2977507/bond-program-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs | 
     
    
      | Contact Information for Applicant | 
      
         Shira Yerushalmi 
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