Director of Design, Construction, and Commissioning

DeKalb County School District; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County School District seeks a Director to oversee design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of district capital improvement projects from development through turnover. The role leads procurement of architects, engineers, and contractors while ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality compliance.

Collaboration with stakeholders and program consultants is essential for successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required with 9+ years of experience.
• GAPSC Support Personnel License must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Experience with E-SPLOST programming and K-12 capital planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of district capital projects.
• Leads procurement and management of architects, engineers, contractors, and staff.
• Coordinates with administrators, parents, and community stakeholders for project development.
• Oversees project commissioning, warranty coordination, and turnover to operations.
• Reviews contracts and change orders for compliance with district requirements.
• Provides project updates and guidance to the Chief of Capital Improvements.
• Serves as emergency contact for the district on a 24/7 basis.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Directs and oversees the design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of District capital improvement projects from project development through operational turnover. Provides leadership and technical oversight for design and construction management, quality assurance, commissioning, warranty coordination, and project closeout to ensure projects meet established scope, schedule, budget, quality, and operational requirements. Leads the procurement and management of architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, and assigned staff while collaborating with the District’s Program Management Consultant and internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of the District’s capital improvement program.

• Directs and oversees the design, construction, commissioning, and closeout of District capital improvement projects to ensure projects are completed in accordance with approved scope, quality standards, schedules, budgets, and District requirements.
• Organizes, leads, and manages the procurement, contracting, and performance of architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, and other professional service providers throughout all phases of capital improvement projects.
• Coordinates with school administrators, parents, community organizations, municipalities, and other stakeholders as necessary for project development.
• Oversees design management activities and coordinates with architects, engineers, consultants, District departments, and other stakeholders to ensure project designs align with educational, operational, technical, and facility requirements.
• Directs construction management and quality assurance activities to monitor project performance, workmanship, contract compliance, and adherence to approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and District standards.
• Manages all permits with county agencies; coordinates procurement of goods and services, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
• Oversees project commissioning, closeout, warranty coordination, and operational turnover to ensure completed facilities and building systems are fully functional, properly documented, and transitioned effectively to District operations.
• Reviews contracts, change orders, and related project documentation to ensure appropriate supporting documentation, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established District processes and contractual requirements.
• Collaborates closely with the District's Program Management Consultant and internal departments to coordinate project planning, design, construction, commissioning, issue resolution, and overall capital program implementation.
• Leads, supervises, and manages assigned staff, establishes performance expectations, provides guidance and direction, and supports professional development to ensure effective delivery of capital improvement projects.
• Identifies and addresses project risks, design and construction issues, quality concerns, and other challenges that may affect project delivery and develops appropriate strategies to support timely resolution.
• Provides project updates, recommendations, and technical guidance to the Chief of Capital Improvements and supports division initiatives and priorities as needed.
• Serves as an emergency contact person for the entire school district on a 24/7 basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a closely related field with 9+ years of experience is required.
• Candidate must obtain the GAPSC Support Personnel License within three (3)months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience with E-SPLOST programming and planning/analysis of K-12 schools to determine priorities for capital improvements preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of architectural and engineering design, construction management, commissioning, quality assurance, project closeout, warranty administration, and operational turnover principles and practices.
• Knowledge of capital construction project delivery methods, procurement and contracting processes, construction documents, specifications, change orders, and contract administration requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, construction standards, safety requirements, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices associated with the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of facilities.
• Skill in managing multiple complex capital projects and coordinating architects, engineers, specialty consultants, contractors, program management consultants, and other internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Skill in reviewing and evaluating project plans, specifications, contracts, change orders, schedules, supporting documentation, and other technical and administrative information for accuracy, completeness, quality, and compliance.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex design, construction, commissioning, quality, and project delivery issues; assess project risks; and develop appropriate strategies to support successful project completion.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and develop assigned staff; establish priorities and performance expectations; delegate responsibilities; and provide direction and accountability in support of departmental and District objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex technical and project information effectively to District leadership, staff, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders and provide recommendations that support informed decision-making.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
• Constantly observes details at close range.
• Frequently remains in a stationary position.
• Occasionally moves about inside an office.
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment.