Position Type:
Administration-Unaffiliated

Date Posted:
6/30/2018

Location:
Facilities Department

Date Available:
To Be Determined

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Bridgeport Public SCHOOLS

45 Lyon Terrace Bridgeport, CT 06604

JOB POSTING

Educational Construction, Maintenance and Facility Coordinator

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

The Educational School Construction, Maintenance and Facility Coordinator provides leadership and support for all issues and procedures involved with school construction, facilities, and maintenance. Record keeping and understanding of requirements, regulations, and reporting procedures of all school construction, as well as best practices associated with facilities and maintenance in an educational environment is essential.

Responsibilities

Ensures district compliance that all City of Bridgeport, Office of Public Purchases, Office of Small Minority Businesses and Contract Compliance; rules and regulations are strictly followed.
Complete State of Connecticut Department of Administrative Services and Office of School Construction. Grants; data and construction documents.

Generate information and assist in formulating Facilities Department Budget.

Manage and write State and Federal grants relating to school construction, maintenance, security and Facilities

Identify and evaluate the purchase or rental of buildings/property for Board of Education use

Direct and engage the community in the planning of school buildings, facilities and maintenance issues

Evaluate work orders

Direct the identification/removal of "PCB" and asbestos

Assist in developing Capital Plan/Maintenance Plan/Facilities Master Plan

Bring work assignments and project activities to successful completion within schedule and budget

Ensure effective communication between school personnel, contractors, consultants, architects, City and State officials involved with maintenance and school construction projects.

Ensure project records are in proper order for State auditor to close out projects.

Comment and critique educational and construction plans for school construction and facilities projects.

Represent the district in all matters related to school construction/facilities issues.
Attend meetings related to school construction, facilities and maintenance issues.

Develop and report activities related to facilities, school construction and maintenance to appropriate personnel

Demonstrate knowledge of educational curriculum in relationship to school construction, facilities and maintenance

Demonstrate delivery of construction projects and grants in a timely manner and within budget

Responds to maintenance/custodial issues with appropriate solutions

Plans, coordinates and supervises moving of school supplies and students from one building to another

Anticipates problems/issues associated with school construction/maintenance and reach an equitable solution for all parties

Provides a safe and secure environment for parents, staff and students

Provides the district with leadership, information and documentation in matters related to school construction, facilities and maintenance

Responds to all State and City of Bridgeport agencies regarding school construction

Participates with BOE and City personnel on all construction, facilities and maintenance issues

Manages State and Federal grants related to school building/security/energy conservation and facilities

Have knowledge of Department of Public Rules and Regulations, Purchasing and Office of Small & Minority Businesses and Contract Compliance

Evaluate community's need related to school construction

Knowledge of asbestos, pcb's and environmental issues related to school buildings

Ensure appropriate coordination occurs between school district personnel, City of Bridgeport for the design, planning, construction and relocation of district schools

Manages the flow of information between all appropriate school district personnel and parties involved in design and construction

Develop education specification with architects and contractors for school construction and renovation

Serve as the primary focal point for the District and City in coordinating activities required during the design and completion of school construction

Ensure all project records are in order for state auditors

Develop transition plans for relocation of schools

Ensures that the district complies with all State of CT, Department of Education rules/regulations/standards

Knowledge of best practices for MEP systems/construction uses in school construction

Manages and assists in supervising custodial and logistics staff

Coordinates and supervises facilities Department functions

Administers timely completion of Facilities projects

Directs and reviews all school construction standards, education specifications, change orders, budgetary issues in conjunction with the Program Manager and Director of Public Facilities

Assist in developing Capital Plans, Facilities Master Plans and Long-Range Maintenance Plans

Assist school administrators with facility, construction and maintenance needs and issues

Generate financial/custodial/facilities/construction reports

Assist in managing Facilities Department budget and operations

Shares district information regarding Facilities/construction/budget information, with various Boards of Education subcommittees

Represents the district in all school construction matters

Provides professional development training for trades and custodial staff

Responds appropriately to State of CT, Department of Administrative Services related to construction issues

Advises Board of Education personnel and City of Bridgeport offices on matters pertaining to available real estate, available buildings, policies, reimbursements, dealing with land acquisitions and school construction

Ensures the district compliance with all policies/reporting reports from the State of CT, Office of School Construction grants

Generate construction/facilities reports

Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Education, 5 years successful teaching experience / demonstrated ability to start the grant process for school construction through State of CT approval, 10 years successful experience in managing school construction projects, management experience in School Facilities and Maintenance departments for a Board of Education.

Knowledge of school related environmental rules and regulations pertaining to mold, asbestos, pcb's etc.

Demonstrated knowledge of State of CT Department of Administrative Services, record keeping and reporting procedures

Demonstrated ability to successfully complete all State of CT, Department of Education, reports and reporting forms

Demonstrated ability to write and manage State and Federal grants, related to construction and budgets

Experience in creating Facilities Master Plans

Demonstrated ability to evaluate buildings for appropriate school use

Demonstrated knowledge of construction, architectural plans, drawings and bid documents

Ability to organize and facilitate community input for school construction projects

Demonstrated ability to work with City of Bridgeport and State of CT stake holders

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with civic and City of Bridgeport personnel in planning and executing construction projects

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent multi-tasking, organizational and recording keeping skills

Ensure that all BOE personnel have significant input to all school construction and maintenance issues

Knowledge of all State of CT legislation regarding school construction and appropriate grants

Demonstrated administration of school construction, facilities and maintenance issues and projects

Demonstrated an all-inclusive management style

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Qualified candidates who wish to apply should access the Bridgeport Public Schools on-line application web site:

https://www.applitrack.com/bridgeport/onlineapp .

It is the policy of the Bridgeport Board of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, present or past mental disorder, mental retardation or learning disability, in any of its educational programs, activities or employment practices. The Bridgeport Board of Education is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.