Position: Facilities Planning & Construction Manager
Work Schedule: 221 days, over 12 months
Start date: May2025
Pay: Starting at $78,000 based on qualifications
Benefits: Health, Vision, Life, Disability, Legal and Dental Insurance; Vacation and Sick Time Off per the Non-Unit Contract
Summary:
The Facilities Planning & Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of the district’s capital planning and construction projects. In this role, the Facilities Planning & Construction Project Manager must be able to effectively track projects, collaborate with multiple stakeholders, and make decisions related to project scope, schedule and budget. The essential function of the position is to ensure the planning and implementation of facilities projects at North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools are in accordance with policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists with, and at times leads, the effective and efficient delivery of district wide capital planning, environmental health & safety, and construction projects.
Provides project communications with clear and timely information to ensure transparency of planning, construction and safety work.
Attends community, city, county and state meetings as required for project approval and/or compliance.
Collaborates and communicates with district and building administrators on planning, construction and safety efforts.
Assists with the planning, coordination, and implementation of district furniture.
Collaborates with the Facilities Operations Department to identify districtwide health & safety and deferred maintenance needs.
Responsible for understanding the layout, infrastructure, and operations of the district's buildings and sites.
In conjunction with district consultants, responsible for observing building and grounds systems and components for the purpose of identifying necessary replacements, modifications, renovations and/or health & safety issues.
Updates district planning documents (e.g. FCA-Facilities Condition Assessment), in conjunction with district consultants.
Develops design scope, budget and schedule for projects under the direction of the department supervisor and in conjunction with district consultants.
Assists with the equitably planning and prioritization of the district’s short and long term capital planning needs.
Assists with the development and implementation of the district’s Long Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) 10-year plan.
Collaborates with the Purchasing Office on the procurement of consultants, services, and project construction.
Proactively manages individual projects by tracking schedules, scope of work, and budgets to ensure completion of required projects on time and on budget.
Observe construction of district buildings and monitor project quality control and conformance to project objectives.
Act as the district’s owner’s representative at planning and construction meetings.
Together with district consultants and contractors, close out construction contracts on a timely basis per State Statute.
Assist the Finance Department with facilities planning and construction requests from the external auditors.
Maintain active membership(s) in relevant professional organization(s).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
Professional, positive demeanor and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent customer service skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to follow written and verbal communication
Self-motivated with effective time management skills and the ability to work independently
Highly organized and flexible; skilled in prioritizing tasks and record-keeping
Strong technology skills and the ability to operate in a variety of computer systems, including word processing and spreadsheet software
Knowledge of planning and project management
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field.
Three years of project planning & construction and/or environmental safety experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Two years of experience working in the field of,or on projects of, public K-12 schools’ planning & construction.
Two years of capital planning experience.
Licensed architect or engineer.
Work Environment:
ISD 622 is a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to excel in our changing world. ISD 622 is a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to excel in our changing world.
As a Facilities Planning & Construction Project Manager in our learning environment, the individual will work indoors primarily in an office setting. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. There may be irregular tasks that involve possible exposure to physical hazards, including but not limited to: uneven walking surfaces, confined spaces, dust, heat, cold, heights, odors, noise, and vibrations. An incumbent in this position must follow all ISD 622 safety procedures including wearing required personal protective equipment as required in these circumstances. The job is performed under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
ISD 622 Universal Competencies:
Accountability — Accept personal and shared accountability for the results of our work with learners
Integrity — Demonstrate the core values of openness, honesty and integrity in every interaction
Excellence — Seek excellence and attain high levels of achievement in every endeavor
Achievement — Focus on the results of action (learning) and not the action itself (teaching)
Courage — Do what needs to be done because it is the right thing to do
Teamwork — Willing to collaborate
Respect — Respect every individual and provide high levels of service for internal and external customers
The duties of this position may change from time to time. ISD 622 reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion. The job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Independent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminated on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity.
ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.
