Director (226 Days) Bond Funded

Dallas Independent School District; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Independent School District seeks a Director to oversee the 226‑day bond program. You will direct budgeting, financial accounting and reporting, procurement, staffing, and contract oversight with Program Management Firms and design professionals.

You will chair meetings, ensure compliance with laws, manage quarterly/annual performance reporting, and coordinate with external auditors, focusing on timely project delivery and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required.
• TEA Mid-Management, TASBO, or other related certification preferred.
• A minimum of ten years directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee budgeting; financial accounting; financial reporting; expenditures; procurement activities; staffing.
• Oversee Program Management Firms, contract claims, and bond program risk management.
• Lead and supervise administrative tasks of the Program Manager(s) and professionals; coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial accounting

Financial reporting

Procurement

Staffing

Contract management

Risk management

Bond policies

Education

Bachelor's Degree

TEA Mid-Management

TASBO certification

Job description

Job Description - Director (226 Days) Bond Funded (RTP20260904-012)

Job Description

Director (226 Days) Bond Funded - ( RTP20260904-012 )

Description

• Direct and have oversight of the areas of budgeting; financial accounting; financial reporting, expenditures, procurement activities, staffing, Program Management Firms, contract claims, Bond Program Risk Management and Safety, Bond Policies Procedures, Bond strategic planning and other Bond related business operations and practices
• Approve and lead in the implementation of department processes and procedures
• Work closely with construction industry representatives and design professionals to assist in the understanding of the bond program and related contracts and requirements
• Direct and coordinate the administrative tasks of the Program Management Firms

Direct and supervise the administrative activities of the Program Manager(s) and other professionals in accordance with the District's policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations; responsibilities include, budget preparation, budget monitoring, addressing

problems and resolving complaints

Attend partnering sessions and identify methods to expedite the development process
Evaluate program manager(s) performance, contractors performance and design professionals performance

Assist in ensuring administrative records are kept on each project in accordance with governmental requirements

• Chair regular and special meetings and approve agenda items for Owner Meetings, Department Leadership, Team Meetings and Bond Executive Team Meetings
• Assist the Manager of Compliance in the development and submittal of quarterly and annual performance and objective reports
  Participate in assigned contract negotiations
• Assist in the approvals of Additional Services requests and Change Orders for contracts for construction and design professionals
• Oversight of Technology Bond Funds and processes
• Signature authority for all Construction Services contracts and contract amendments under $25,000
• Approve all Purchase and Check Requisitions prior to final approval of Deputy Chief for Construction Services
• Approval all final budgets for all projects prior to procurement
• Provide administrative oversight of departmental staffing issues, evaluations, required staff development, schedules, calendars, vacations, and absences
• Direct Construction Services staff in coordination of Year-End Close with District Financial Services Department and External Auditors

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university required

TEA Mid-Management, TASBO, or other related certification preferred

A minimum of ten years directly related experience.

Direct and have oversight of the areas of budgeting; financial accounting; financial reporting, expenditures, procurement activities, staffing,

Program Management Firms, contract claims, Bond Program Risk Management and Safety, Bond Policies Procedures, Bond strategic planning and other Bond related business operations and practices

Approve and lead in the implementation of department processes and procedures

Work closely with construction industry representatives and design professionals to assist in the understanding of the bond program and related contracts and requirements

Direct and coordinate the administrative tasks of the Program Management Firms

Direct and supervise the administrative activities of the Program Manager(s) and other professionals in accordance with the District's policies and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations; responsibilities include, budget preparation, budget monitoring, addressing

problems and resolving complaints

Attend partnering sessions and identify methods to expedite the development process

Evaluate program manager(s) performance, contractors performance and design professionals performance

Assist in ensuring administrative records are kept on each project in accordance with governmental requirements

Chair regular and special meetings and approve agenda items for Owner Meetings, Department Leadership, Team Meetings and Bond Executive Team Meetings

Assist the Manager of Compliance in the development and submittal of quarterly and annual performance and objective reports

Participate in assigned contract negotiations

Assist in the approvals of Additional Services requests and Change Orders for contracts for construction and design professionals

Oversight of Technology Bond Funds and processes

Signature authority for all Construction Services contracts and contract amendments under $25,000

Approve all Purchase and Check Requisitions prior to final approval of Deputy Chief for Construction Services

Approval all final budgets for all projects prior to procurement

Provide administrative oversight of departmental staffing issues, evaluations, required staff development, schedules, calendars, vacations, and absences

Direct Construction Services staff in coordination of Year-End Close with District Financial Services Department and External Auditors