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Construction Grant Manager.
State of Colorado
Denver (CO)
Remote
USD 70,000 - 95,000
Full time
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Job summary
A full-time role for a Construction Grant Manager at the State of Colorado, responsible for managing the Building Excellent Schools Today grant program. The position requires extensive collaboration with school districts to address health and safety issues in public schools. Applicants should have significant experience and education in construction management or related fields, as well as strong skills in grant management and project oversight. The role offers flexible work arrangements, including remote work, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 9 years of professional experience in operations, facilities management, or grant management.
- Requires proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs.
- Ability and willingness to travel for the job (20%).
Responsibilities
- Act as primary contact for technical assistance in assigned region.
- Review grant proposals and approve construction reimbursements.
- Coordinate with school districts on grant applications and project implementation.
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Education
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Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Colorado Department Of Education – What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
Department Information
This position is not part of the classified personnel system, applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.
Incumbent will be required to complete work for CDE within Colorado.
Colorado Department Of Education – What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and accountability to the state's 178 school districts, 1,888 schools, over 53,000 teachers, and over 3,200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the state's approximately 905,000 public school students. In addition, CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.
As the administrative arm of the State Board of Education , CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws, disbursing state and federal funds, holding schools and districts accountable for performance, licensing all educators, and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.
CDE is a values-based agency that serves students, parents, and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws, strong stewardship of public funds, and accountability for student performance.
CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE, be prepared to incorporate Integrity, Equity, Accountability, Trust, and commitment to Service in what you do.
Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students, families, educators, and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first, the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:
- Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours, working from home, working in the office, and/or a hybrid working environment.
- Premier medical, dental, vision, and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
- Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
- Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) www.copera.org
- Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
- Paid professional development opportunities
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Description Of Job
Work Environment:
This position is Full-time, Remote (Assigned service area and No assigned office space),
- Office hours are typically Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm
- Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs
- 20% Travel Within State of Colorado: 3-5 days per month, seasonal, some overnights
- A Remote (Home) office is required
- Essential Functions (ADAAA)
- MEDIUM/Office-Work Site Environment:
- Required to sit, view a computer screen, and utilize a keyboard and mouse for extended periods of time
- May be required to exert up to 10 lbs. of force constantly, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects (If lifting boxes, documents, mail, or packages of 10 lbs or more)
- Required lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, walking, squatting, climbing, etc.
- May Require exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, high elevations, noise, etc.
- DL Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle (OR State of Colorado Fleet motor vehicle/Colorado DL required) to complete travel requirements. (For positions with extensive travel that cannot be completed by public transportation or Lift/Uber--this is a terminable condition of employment)
CDE is looking for a grant manager for the Building Excellent Schools Today grant (BEST). BEST is a competitive grant designed to resolve health, safety and security deficiencies in Colorado public schools. BEST Grant Managers are leaders in the field, working directly with school districts and collaborating with construction industry professionals on best practices in the field of facility construction and management.
Grant Managers ensure program requirements are met through reviewing grant proposals, approving construction reimbursements, ensuring accurate reporting, and refining or developing tools to support the program. Grant managers may also provide technical assistance related to master planning, design, construction, financing and/or operations and maintenance working with school district boards, professional industry committees, or giving presentations at regional and national conferences.
The final salary is anticipated to fall within the posted salary range, however could be higher or lower depending on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications of the preferred candidate while considering internal equity.
Major Duties And Responsibilities
Building Excellent Schools Today grant program management:
- Act as primary contact and key driver for technical assistance in assigned region;
- Work with potential BEST applicants on project identification;
- Help potential applicants evaluate and determine proper facility space requirements;
- Assist with development of grant applications, including budgets;
- Compile data used to evaluate grant applications;
- Assist grant award recipients with project implementation and management;
- Work with applicants and grantees to develop and review RFP/Qs for vendor services;
- Review and summarize information provided in a grant application into a condensed format for board review;
- Interpret reports and utilizing data from Excel in order to properly evaluate and summarize grant applications;
- Assist applicants in due diligence needed to successfully finance Lease-Purchase grants;
- Review and approve Fund Requests from grantees;
- Track status of grant fund expenditures from the project against a budget;
- Maintain database of facility information received from site visits and grant applications;
- Coordinate with partner state agencies as needed or required by statute;
- Process final progress reports.
- Maintain annual updates to the region’s Lease-Purchase projects authorized signer details, Sublease, site lease, and Insurance documentation.
- Assist in compliance activities that may include reviewing internal processes, documents and reports to ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory framework(s);
- Coordinate logistics for more complex projects and collaboration across applicable CDE Units/Departments or Offices to ensure successful project and program implementation;
- Liaise with functional or operational specialists to collect and compile data, reports and other information necessary for required submissions (regulatory or otherwise);
- Prepare materials for meetings and other events involving CDE, District and/or other governmental entities to ensure the relevant stakeholders are well-informed of current issues and developments;
- Attend and present at conferences, workshops, trainings, school board and community meetings;
- Conduct targeted outreach to schools based on Facility Insight assessment reports;
- Conduct site visits to consult with schools (Superintendents, Maintenance Directors, Head of Schools);
- Provide assistance to schools as needed to begin and conduct facility master plans;
- Assist schools in preparing and planning for future BEST grant applications.
- Utilize list serves to push information regarding the program and to assist schools and projects in soliciting RFP/Q responses
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:Qualifications
- 9 years of professional experience in operations, facilities management, design, construction, or grant management.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, environmental design, business or public administration, or closely related field can substitute for 4 of those years
- Proficient in Excel and other Microsoft Office Programs.
- Ability and willingness to travel, as determined by job responsibilities and requirements, primarily within Colorado.
- Up to 3-5 days/month, seasonal, some overnights.
Be able to navigate difficult conversations and able to translate between construction professionals and school district professionals.
Able to read budgets and track financials.
Technologically savvy
Preferred
- Knowledge of construction, design, or facility management desired.
- Experience working with public schools desired.
- Advanced degree or professional certification desired.
- Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
- Ability and willingness to independently determine, obtain means, and complete required travel (percentage 20%)
- Work extended schedule per business needs
- Valid Driver's License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicle to complete travel requirements.
Complete Applications Must Include
- Completed Online Application: Required - Submitted through our ATS .
- Resume: Required - Attach to application
Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.
Email Address
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from "state.co.us" and "info@governmentjobs.com" addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, a medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to hr@cde.state.co.us .
- Seniority levelNot Applicable
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionOther
- IndustriesGovernment Administration
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