Director, Facilities Design & Construction - Davis Center; SY Details | Minneap

Summary

Under the direction of the Senior Officer of Operations, responsible for overseeing the planning, development, design, construction, maintenance, and repair of MPS capital projects from design through completion. This includes managing staff, contractors, contracts, and special projects to ensure all initiatives meet the District's construction and renewal requirements, while ensuring efficient resource use and regulatory compliance. The role involves coordinating all phases of construction projects, ensuring alignment with District goals, timelines, and budgets, and maintaining adherence to federal, state, and local standards.

Additionally, provides strategic direction and leadership to guarantee the successful delivery of high-quality facilities, builds strong relationships with district leaders and the community, resolves conflicts, and provides regular project updates to stakeholders.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours.

Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees and directs the planning and execution of MPS capital construction projects from design through completion, managing senior staff, contractors, contracts, and strategic initiatives.

• Makes high-level decisions independently, drawing from extensive experience to guide complex projects and initiatives.

• Leads and oversees the development of the District’s long range facilities master plan as well as the annually-approved capital plan, which is the avenue to implement the long range vision.

• Manages all phases of large-scale construction and renewal projects, including pre-design, schematic design, construction documentation, bid process, construction, commissioning, and warranty administration, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

• Leads and manages all aspects of the District’s real estate portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and asset management, ensuring alignment with the District’s policies and strategic goals.

• Oversees project delivery, leading planning and construction project managers, providing strategic oversight to ensure work quality, adherence to contracts and schedules, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Conducts regular executive-level meetings with staff to prioritize high-level tasks, resolve significant technical and operational challenges, and implement solutions. Provides performance evaluations and manages staff development.

• Leads and oversees the planning, conducting, and analysis of research studies, coordinating cross-departmental efforts, and establishing work programs and processes to improve departmental outcomes.

• Provides leadership in community engagement initiatives, ensuring timely updates to all stakeholders, and fostering positive relationships with district leadership, authorities having jurisdiction, and the broader community.

• Directs the development of project RFPs, bid processes, and contract approvals, ensuring alignment with federal, state, and local regulations and best practices.

• Reviews and approves all major contracts, technical documents, purchase orders, and payment requests, and resolves any disputes or contract-related issues.

• Monitors and ensures compliance with state, federal, and local regulations, as well as MPS policies and objectives, throughout all project phases.

• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Maintains absolute…