Director, Bond Program Coordination

Kitchell seeks an experienced and dedicated Director, Bond Program Coordination to join our Southern California region in San Diego and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented building companies in the United States.

Overview

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services or an assigned senior administrator, the Director, Bond Program Coordination assists in the planning, coordination, and administration of campus facilities operations, maintenance, and space utilization. This position supports the day-to-day functions of facilities management, ensuring the effective use of college resources, maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and coordinating work with contractors, vendors, and college departments to support a safe and functional learning environment.

Incumbents in District positions are expected to exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily bond facilities operations, including logistical plans, and bond funded repairs.
• Support the scheduling and coordination of facilities projects, including renovations, maintenance, and space planning.
• Oversee and coordinate with campus stakeholder's projects related to bond funded site improvements, capital renovations and replacements, ensuring timely completion and quality assurance of facilities services.
• Serve as a liaison in coordination with the District facilities office vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring adherence to contracts and college policies.
• Assist with the selection of furniture, fixtures and equipment procurement of supplies, materials, and equipment needed for projects.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations, conducting routine inspections and reporting hazards or maintenance needs.
• Assist in the development and implementation of energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to address facilities-related concerns and provide excellent customer service.
• Support space planning efforts, including room assignments.
• Oversee the locking and unlocking of campus doors, ensuring security protocols are followed and access is properly managed.
• Utilize technology systems to track maintenance requests, asset inventory, and facilities planning data.
• Plan and coordinate muster point locations and procedures to account for individuals during emergency situations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in architecture, engineering, public administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred (a combination of training and experience will be considered as an equivalent)
• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in construction management, facilities planning and management, or a related field, preferably in the California public education sector is required
• Two or more years of supervisory experience is required

Knowledge:

• Project execution experience under the Progressive Design-build delivery method is strongly desired
• Working knowledge of Division of the State Architect (DSA) regulator requirements are required
• Applicable sections of California Education Code and Tile 5 requirements is needed
• Community College organization, operations, policies, terminology, rules, collective bargaining contracts, programs, and objectives is preferred
• District organization, operations, mission, strategic objectives, policies, procedures, and rules is preferred
• Federal and state laws, regulations, and programs related to administrative services is preferred
• Fundamentals of accounting, budgeting, and fiscal reporting is preferred
• Proficiency with MS Suite and other industry standard software such as Procore and Bluebeam is preferred
• Rules, regulations, laws, and policies governing the preparation of agenda items for meetings of the Board of Trustees is preferred
• Working knowledge of General Obligation Bond programs and capital projects administration is preferred

Skills and Abilities:

• Effective business and bond program operations within a diverse educational and professional environment is preferred
• Effective communication methods, techniques, and modes with diverse stakeholders is required
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Assemble diverse data and prepare reports.
• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing with diverse audiences is required.
• Compose difficult correspondence independently.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy is required.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders is required.
• Exercise judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters is required.
• Interpret, explain, and apply complex District laws, rules, policies, and procedures related to the work of the division.
• Operate and effectively use office technologies and software applications, including general business platforms and technologies specific to OESF and Bond programs is desired

License and Certifications

• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record, free from suspensions or restrictions, is required

Travel Requirement

This position requires some travel between District sites, conferences, and construction and work sites but based and performed in person with a footprint across a entire Community College campus including in office and open-air construction sites located in San Diego, CA.

Work Environment

Favorable, usually involves an office. Incumbent must use personal protective equipment at construction sites and other work settings. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently inspects the various bond projects on campus and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions, while wearing personal protective equipment. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions due to work activities occurring both inside and outside.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the position is moderately active and the employee is frequently standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The position may also be sitting for long periods of time. The employee may frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1950, Kitchell began as a commercial contracting business and over the years developed new talents and enterprises, acquiring complementary businesses and expertise to remain competitive. Today, Kitchell Corporation serves as the holding entity for several companies that are integral to Kitchell's core business, as well as those that operate independently. We provide a wide range of services within the built environment, including general contracting, construction management, development, facilities management, engineering, architecture, and myriad other services. Our employees manage projects from our main offices located in Arizona, California, and Texas. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that fosters personal and professional growth through in-house education programs, formal and informal mentoring, and cross-training opportunities. At Kitchell, we prioritize internal growth and building careers from within. We consistently rank among the top places to work, thanks to our tenured staff and outstanding benefits that are designed to enrich our employees' physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. These benefits include company performance bonuses, discretionary stock options, incentive bonuses, health, and life insurance, health savings accounts (HSA) with wellness incentives, flexible spending accounts (FSA), 401(k) plans with a 4% company match, tuition reimbursement, weight loss programs, discounted auto insurance, identity theft protection, rewards programs, and much more.

Kitchell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $150,000 - $185,000. The Company's salary ranges are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay is determined through interviews and an assessment of various factors, including job-related skills, relevant education and experience, abilities of the applicant and equity with other team members. The annual base salary range listed here is subject to change at any time, in the Company's discretion, and does not alter in any way the at-will nature of the employment relationship.