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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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