Project Manager: Facilities Planning - Facilities Planning & Management Department (2026-27)

Ref: 9080

Position must be posted for a minimum of 10 days

TITLE:

Project Manager, Construction

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified Management

FLSA:

Exempt

WORK YEAR/HOURS:

261 days/7.5 hours

ISSUED:

Revised: June 27, 2007

Revised: August 2017

SALARY GRADE:

ADCL 16

BASIC FUNCTION: Plan, coordinate, and manage the construction of new school buildings and facilities and the alteration, addition and relocation of existing buildings and structures.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan, coordinate and manage the construction of assigned school facilities' projects with school staff, architects and contractors. Represent the assigned project over the course of the contract.
• Provide interim housing for the impacted site when necessary.
• Perform value engineering/plan checking and project cost estimating for project budget estimate.
• Evaluate and recommend changes in scope of the project.
• Manage necessary databases relative to facility master plan.
• Approve requests for progress payments from contractors and architects.
• Coordinate the bidding of projects with the applicable District offices, i.e., Procurement, and approve bid documents.
• Attend and provide expertise to meetings with architects and school administrators involving planning issues for on-going and new projects.
• Meet with regulatory agencies on state and local levels as necessary.
• Provide for proper inspection of projects; manage project schedule; assure timely completion of projects; and resolve issues and conflicts.
• Coordinate project development/construction with other departments as necessary.
• Supervise the services of inspectors, contractors, architects, engineers, and testing labs.
• Check and approve final plans and bid documents.
• Conduct pre-construction coordination meetings.
• Provide routine construction project activities and reporting.
• Supervise project close out and warranty.
• Hire, manage, motivate, develop and evaluate assigned staff; includes hiring, resource allocation, coaching, performance management, and development of staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Construction management methods
• Architectural methods and techniques
• Research methods and report writing techniques
• Federal, state, and District codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned activities
• Applicable sections of the State Education Code and other applicable laws
• Methods to interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of District students and personnel
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
• Principles and practices of effective leadership
• Presentation, communication, and public speaking techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary and punctuation
• Computer software, hardware, and related technology

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively and appropriately manage large-scale project scope, budget, and timelines
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Produce high quality work, including strong attention to detail
• Explain complex problems and solutions in clear, concise and compelling ways
• Communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others of diverse backgrounds, experience, and personalities
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Prioritize and schedule work to meet schedules and deliverables
• Work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate projects
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Operate personal computer, related software, and other office equipment

PREREQUISITES:

Bachelor degree or its equivalency required (2 years of similar and relevant work level experience = 1 year of college) in engineering, architecture, construction management or related field. A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelor Degree requirement; however, the work experience years used to qualify for the Bachelor Degree requirement cannot be used to meet the work requirement.

Ten (10) years of construction experience and/or experience related disciplines, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in school planning, design and construction

Professional architectural or engineering license is preferred

Valid California Driver's License

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility will include fingerprint, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Office and construction site environment; driving a vehicle to conduct work; reviewing project during demolition; working at heights.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Climbing on ladders and scaffolding to inspect work; walking, bending, stooping and reaching to inspect projects; seeing to inspect work and to read; consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects up to 30 pounds, occasionally 30+ pounds; bending and twisting at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.