Director, School Construction & Capital Projects

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Director of Construction to lead the district’s capital projects from planning through closeout. The role oversees staff and consultants, ensures on-budget, on-time delivery, and fosters robust commissioning and change management across multiple large-scale facilities initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with district leadership, adherence to board rules, and effective stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major course work in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field.
• A master’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of success in on-time and within budget completion of construction projects in accordance with all applicable contract specifications, school board codes, or regulations.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties.
• Develop and execute an effective system for managing the construction and commissioning of all capital construction for the District.
• Directly supervise staff and provide leadership for consultants responsible for the delivery of school construction projects.
• Respond to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner representing Broward County Public Schools in a positive light.
• Coordinate the seamless management of projects from pre-construction activities through procurement, construction, and closeout, with a specific focus on developing a robust commissioning process which begins at project schematic design and continues through the transition to operations by the end user.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or related field

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Broward County Public Schools in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks a Director of Construction to lead the district’s capital projects from planning through closeout. The role oversees staff and consultants, ensures on-budget, on-time delivery, and fosters robust commissioning and change management across multiple large-scale facilities initiatives.

The position emphasizes collaboration with district leadership, adherence to board rules, and effective stakeholder communication.