Facility Project Manager

PowerSchool; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Facility Project Manager to oversee complex district facility projects, ensuring safe, compliant operations and successful delivery from inception to closeout. The role requires technical knowledge across trades, strong communication with maintenance staff and executives, and leadership in coordinating bids, contracts, and inspections.

The position reports to the Executive Director of Building Services and operates primarily at district facilities, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, management, or related discipline; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Three (3) years related work experience managing facility projects in a commercial environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage multiple projects which can exceed a million dollars in value
• Ensure all work is compliant with district procedures and regulations
• Serve as subject matter expert to an assigned building trade
• Collaborate with staff to communicate project status and resolve issues
• Manage facility projects from inception to completion including bid, contracts, and closeout
• Review engineering/architectural plans and provide district-standard insights
• Read and interpret blueprints and prepare schematics and diagrams
• Manage service contracts and conduct site inspections for quality and contract terms
• Assist with facilities sustainment planning
• Maintain project documentation including warranties and manuals

Skills

Project management

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Contract & bid coordination

Regulatory awareness

Budgeting

Building trades knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, management, or related discipline

Three years related work experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Building plans interpretation

Blueprints reading

Job description

The Facility Project Manager, under intermittent supervision, performs complex work with intermediate decision-making discretion related to supporting the functional, efficient and safe operations of district facilities for students and staff. The Facility Project Manager (FPM) utilizes technical knowledge to investigate, research and provide solutions to issues affecting facility operations. Project functional areas can range from mechanical, electrical, structural, architectural/interior design, site improvements, surveillance and access control. Employee performs both school-based and district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Building Services.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary NC 19/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Executive Director of Building Services

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Manage multiple projects which can exceed a million dollars in value. Projects are generally considered an improvement to, an upgrade, replacement, or new installation of a building system, component and/or control
• Ensure all work is compliant with district procedures and the applicable state, local, and federal regulations
• Serve as subject matter expert to an assigned building trade; responsible knowledge on applicable code, laws, ordinances, regulations and best practices in the assigned area (e.g., HVAC, plumbing, electrical, athletic facilities, playgrounds, paving/site work, cabinetry & casework, roofing, concrete, storm water management, conveying systems, finishes & specialties, doors, windows, glass, fire protection, thermal & moisture, access control and camera surveillance)
• Follow protocol for effective trade specific maintenance and safety procedures
• Communicate and collaborate with internal staff (e.g., maintenance supervisor, senior engineers, senior management) to keep stakeholders abreast of project status and resolve issues; research, investigate, and respond to operational emergencies to ensure safe and efficient facilities
• Manage facility projects assigned by area of expertise from inception to completion; project responsibilities include developing specifications, scope of work, collaborating with the contracts manager/administrator to manage the bid & selection process, project management oversight, serve as point of contact for site inspections, conduct quality checks on contractor's work to insure conformance to contract terms, complete work completion form, perform project closeout
• Review engineering/architectural design plans and specifications; provide insight regarding district standards
• Read, understand, and interpret blueprints; prepare schematics, flow diagrams, charts, and other graphic display drawings as requested
• Manage service contracts for assigned area and maintain ongoing communication with contractors; perform periodic site checks to ensure quality standards and contract terms are met
• Assist with the preparation of the facilities sustainment plan
• Manage all documentation including warranties, manuals, and information related to project; compile reports on an as needed basis. Handle permitting depending on the scope of the project
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of technical aspects of assigned field of specialty
• Knowledge of applicable standards, ordinances, codes, and regulations required by state, local and county ordinances
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures
• Knowledge of basic budgetary and administrative principles
• Knowledge of building trades terminology
• Knowledge of recordkeeping procedures
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects with competing priorities, meet deadlines and project plans with short and long-term end dates.
• Ability read, understand, and interpret building plans and specifications
• Ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, consultants, district staff and the public
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers and related software applications
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required, including the ability to prepare formal correspondence, facilitate meetings and problem solving
• Ability to problem-solve utilizing sound judgment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships; work collaboratively within and across departments, external agencies, and the public
• Ability to respond appropriately to situations while maintaining a professional and personable demeanor
• Ability to use or learn specialized tools, equipment, or software
• Ability to implement local, state, and federal rules, guidelines, and procedures into daily business operations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to develop related charts, graphs, reports, and records
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to conceptualize, initiate, monitor, and evaluate programs
• Ability to perform detailed work, planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actions
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, rapidly changing team environment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, management, or related discipline; relevant work experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis
• Three (3) years related work experience managing facility projects in a commercial environment
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale N

Minimum Educational Requirements Bachelors

Term 12 Month

Additional Job Information

Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license or ability to provide own transportation
• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work requires the occasional exertion of up to ten pounds of force
• Work regularly requires the exchange of accurate and detailed information through oral and written communication
• Constantly operates a computer and other office business equipment
• Ability to remain in stationary position for required meetings/work
• Ability to move to other work locations
• Visual acuity requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through verbal communications
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating standard office equipment, and use of advanced technology
• Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g., business office, light traffic)
• Requires the ability to interact with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
• Must be adaptable to performing under mild to high levels of stress

In compliance with Federal Law, Charlotte - Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.