Capital Projects Manager

NOLA Public Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,400 - 78,735; Full time

Job summary

NOLA Public Schools is looking for a Capital Projects Manager responsible for overseeing preservation-funded and capital projects. The role involves managing vendors and resources, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in Engineering or related fields and 3-5 years of experience.

The position offers a competitive salary of $50,400 - $78,735 a year, commensurate with education and experience. A proactive approach and excellent project management skills are essential to navigate the fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related field experience required, with more than 10 years preferred.
• Familiarity with design and construction processes for educational projects is preferred.
• Asbestos Designated Person Certificate or OSHA #10 Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage preservation funded projects from start to finish.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all project management standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Project management software

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

The Capital Projects Manager is responsible for managing the successful completion of preservation funded projects, capital projects as well as managing project management vendors directly supporting the school district. Ultimately, this individual will be expected to monitor, supervise and evaluate all capital project activities while liaising with other members of the NOLA-PS team, especially the procurement and finance team.

Project Management

• Provides project management of preservation funded repairs, replacements, and improvements;
• Provides project management support for warranty claims;
• Manages all associated vendors and professional service providers for assigned projects;
• Provides project management support for district wide facility special projects and ongoing non preservation funded projects as needed;
• Provides support for facility emergencies and emergency preparedness needs;
• Ensures all charter operators impacted by repairs or replacements are properly communicated to and the Capital Project Manager provides overview of construction impacts and expectations;
• Ensures all projects are completed timely and within budget

Schedule and Budget

• Working with Purchasing to procure the project within the budget and in accordance with all purchasing laws, Board policies, and regulations;
• Managing the construction process;
• Works with stakeholders to develop project scope, schedules, and budgets for assigned projects and monitoring progress to meet scope, schedule and budget requirements;
• Drafts contracts with designers for legal review, managing the design process, and reviewing plans for constructability and coordination

Capital Planning Analysis

• Identifying, documenting, and securing approval for necessary changes in scope;
• Assisting the Executive Director of Capital Improvements in planning, directing, supervising, and controlling the execution of technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of the project or study;
• Assisting in determining the technical skills and staff hours required for successful completion of the project;
• Ensuring that end-user criteria and scope are met by all design disciplines;
• Documenting and distributing minutes for all discussions/meetings between OPSB and the designer(s), contractor(s), and all other involved parties for the project;
• Preparing technical reports and documentation of activities for project management; andObtaining, analyzing, and circulating technical and contractual information to project disciplines; and
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Familiar with and capable of managing the design process and reviewing plans for compliance with standards, budget and program;
• Familiar with the design and construction process for buildings;
• Knowledge of educational projects would be preferred;
• Good written and oral communication skills; Bi-Lingual in Spanish/English encouraged but not required;
• Computer literate and have a working knowledge of project management software tools, as well as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers;
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices;
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service;
• Passionate about implementing creative solutions and demonstrating the effectiveness through measurable outcomes;
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment, and who has strong project management skills and great execution;
• Strong sense of urgency and excellent attention to detail;

Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar degree is preferred
• 3-5 years of related field experience; more than 10 years of a broad general construction background is preferred.
• Asbestos Designated Person Certificate preferred
• OSHA #10 Certificate preferred
• AutoCAD experience preferred

$50,400 - $78,735 a year

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.