Director III, Design and Construction Services

Directs a large broad-based multi-sectioned office responsible for design and construction services; plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates all activities, program functions, personnel, and physical and fiscal resources of the assigned office; is responsible and accountable for strategic planning and outcomes.

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. This position may also visit worksites in the field and be exposed to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises.

Per the FCFPSA collective bargaining agreement, telework may be approved in limited circumstances as defined by Regulation 4417.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a master's degree in architecture, engineering, business administration, or in a field appropriate to the assignment.
• Six (6) years of experience in design, construction management, and/or facilities planning, some of which shall have been in a supervisory or leadership role.
  • Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and theories of modern management and trends related to architectural design, facilities management, and/or engineering.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and practices of the specialties in the office.
• Familiarity with applicable local, county, and state regulations, laws, and policies.
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office.
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and lead.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and/or present information to groups.
• Ability to conduct complex administrative studies.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with personnel assigned to schools, other departments, public entities, and citizens.
• Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

1. Leads in the development, management, evaluation, and modification of multifaceted design and construction services and activities.
2. Represents the Division in development review and proffers.
3. Collaborates with and/or supports personnel assigned to schools, other offices, departments, and non-school agencies to accomplish the office's, department's, and school division's mission.
4. Directs the planning and implementation of staff development and training programs for departmental and school-based staff, as appropriate.
5. Projects need for, manages, and is accountable for human, physical and financial resources with the goal of maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of the office.
6. Plans short- and long-term objectives for office, department, and school division.
7. Develops new communication systems and decision-making protocols with other offices.
8. Directs the completion of program statistics and ensures the development of appropriate reports, regulations, and related directives for Leadership Team or School Board consideration and action.
9. Leads in the development of strategies for achieving the goals in the Strategic Plan and the monitoring of results for and application to assigned office, and works directly with and is accountable to FCPS leadership.
10. Manages risk and matters of compliance related to local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and mandates.
11. Leads or facilitates meetings with community groups or employee associations.
12. Represents the program, department, or the Division in negotiating or facilitating resolution regarding matters of significance with the County, Board of Supervisors, and developers.
13. Acts as liaison with School Board appointed citizens advisory group.
14. Meets with, presents to, and/or makes facilities planning recommendations to high-level officials or School Board.
15. Negotiates and/or manages contracts, grants, partnership agreements and/or memoranda of understanding/agreements.
16. Oversees the work of vendors or contractors.
17. May serve as the primary backup for the executive director of capital improvements and planning and/or assistant superintendent in their absence.
18. Performs related duties as required or assigned.