Bond Program Lead — Capital Projects & Oversight

Newton Public Schools USD 373; Newton (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton Public Schools USD 373 seeks a Bond Project Manager to provide professional oversight, coordination, and fiscal stewardship for bond-funded capital projects. You will work with district maintenance, business office, architects, engineers, contractors, and CMAR to ensure safe, efficient, and on-budget completion aligned with Board priorities.

You will report to the Superintendent and coordinate with stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field required; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Transcript and resume reflect construction project management, facilities planning, capital improvement projects, public procurement, contract administration, budgeting, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of public education and the district's relationship to the community and taxpayers.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with deadlines and budgets.
• Ability to analyze construction plans, specifications, contracts, and project budgets.
• Ability to work with architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance staff, district admins, and community stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and provide transparent reporting on project status, expenditures, and timelines.
• Be an effective member of the district leadership and operations team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, scheduling, implementation, and closeout of bond-funded projects outside the CMAR scope.
• Serve as district's primary contact for contractors performing non-CMAR bond projects.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on plans, specifications, and project scopes.
• Coordinate with business office to ensure timely payments per draw schedule.
• Assist and/or prepare bid documents and specifications per Kansas statutes and procurement rules.
• Coordinate bid advertisements, pre-bid meetings, contractor inquiries, and bid openings.
• Participate in bid evaluations and recommend contractor selection to district administration.
• Monitor project schedules and budgets and report progress and expenditures.
• Review pay apps, change orders, and project docs before district approval.
• Identify cost savings and standardization opportunities across facilities.
• Work with maintenance to align projects with standards and long-term goals.
• Coordinate contractor access, scheduling, and site logistics to minimize disruption.
• Maintain consistency in roofing, HVAC, security, playgrounds, and other systems.
• Serve as liaison with CMAR to align schedules, safety, and responsibilities.
• Identify and resolve scope gaps or scheduling conflicts between CMAR and non-CMAR projects.
• Conduct site visits and document status, quality, safety, and progress.
• Maintain contracts, warranties, inspections, closeout docs, and related records.
• Ensure compliance with policies, codes, bond requirements, and statutes.
• Prepare presentations and updates for Superintendent, Board, staff, and stakeholders.
• Support transparency and accountability in bond fund usage.
• Participate as a district leadership team member as assigned by the Superintendent.
• Attend Board meetings and prepare reports as requested.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

Strong communication

Public education understanding

Multitasking across projects

Budget and reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Contract administration awareness

Schedules and timelines

Recordkeeping and transparency

District leadership collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Newton Public Schools USD 373 seeks a Bond Project Manager to provide professional oversight, coordination, and fiscal stewardship for bond-funded capital projects. You will work with district maintenance, business office, architects, engineers, contractors, and CMAR to ensure safe, efficient, and on-budget completion aligned with Board priorities.

You will report to the Superintendent and coordinate with stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and within scope.