Senior Director, Facilities Planning and Construction (Restricted Funds)

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Posting Details

Posting Number CM-319-2025 Position Title Senior Director, Facilities Planning and Construction Division Administrative Services Department Facilities Planning and Management FTE 100 Term (month/year) 12 Months/Year Primary Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8 hours per day with additional hours as needed Shift Differential: Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement. Health & Welfare:

• Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
• The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.

The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.

• Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification.

Annual Salary Step Range $189,504.00 - $217,572.00

Position Recruitment Details

Open Date 03/26/2026 Initial Screening Date 04/27/2026 Open Until Filled Yes District Rights

We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Application Procedure

Application Requirements

First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.

Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:

1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.

2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.

3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.

4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.

5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.

Special Note to Applicants

To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.

A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399. Human Resources telephone #: (909)274-4225. Human Resources e-mail: employment@mtsac.edu.

Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.

Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement.

Foreign Transcripts:

Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.

Selection Procedure:

A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.

Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.

Position Description

Position Description

Position Overview Definition

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, and manages the College's Facilities Planning and Capital Construction Programs, including new construction, renovation, modernization, scheduled maintenance, and bond-funded projects. Oversees development and implementation of the College's Facilities Master Plan, Five-Year Construction Plan, and related State Chancellor's Office submissions; ensures compliance with applicable building codes, public works contracting requirements, Division of the State Architect (DSA) standards, and California Community College facilities regulations. Provides professional expertise and guidance to College leadership on facilities planning, project delivery methods, budgets, schedules, and construction risk management.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives administrative direction from the assigned managerial personnel. Exercises general and direct supervision over management, professional, technical, and support staff.

Class Characteristics

This position is within the classified administrator classification that is responsible for the day-to-day leadership of facilities planning, programming, and delivery of capital projects and construction programs, including capital project development, design, bidding, contract administration, and project close-out. The incumbent acts as the primary liaison, collaborating closely with Administrative Services departments, divisions across the campus, and external partners, including architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background as well as skill in managing departmental work.

Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only)

• Plans, programs, oversees, and implements new construction, modernization, and renovation projects consistent with the College's Facilities Master Plan and Educational Master Plan; contributes to the overall quality of the department's service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and College needs; monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
• Coordinates the preparation and updates of the College's Five-Year Construction Plan, Initial Project Proposals (IPPs), Final Project Proposals (FPPs), and related documents required by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and DSA.
• Oversees space inventory, facility condition assessment data, and use of tools such as FUSION software to support project prioritization, State funding requests, and long-range capital planning.
• Manages multiple capital projects from conceptual design through construction close-out, including scope definition, schedule development, and budget control; oversees the work of architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors, and coordinates preparation of architectural and engineering designs, specifications, and construction documents.
• Oversees plan review and approvals with agencies such as DSA, State Fire Marshal, local utilities, and other authorities having jurisdiction; ensures all projects comply with applicable building codes, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), fire/life safety requirements, environmental regulations, and California Public Contract Code.
• Administers construction contracts, including bid review, contract award recommendations, change order review, claims mitigation, and project close-out documentation; resolves disputes through negotiation and contract administration.
• Assists with planning, budgeting, and reporting for local bond programs, including project lists, expenditure tracking, and reporting to the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee and Board of Trustees; supports funding strategies for facilities renewal, deferred maintenance, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinates State Capital Outlay and Scheduled Maintenance projects, including development of applications, project monitoring, reimbursement submittals, and compliance with State guidelines.
• Participates in and provides facilities planning and construction expertise, data, and recommendations in support of participatory governance.
• Prepares and presents comprehensive technical reports, updates, and recommendations to management, President's Cabinet, and Board of Trustees on project status, budgets, schedules, risk, and emerging facilities needs.
• Develops and manages Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for professional services (architects, engineers, construction managers, environmental consultants, inspectors, etc.).
• Collaborates with Purchasing and legal, supporting bid and award processes for construction and related contracts in compliance with public works bidding laws and College policies.
• Negotiates and administers professional services contracts, including scope, fees, amendments, and performance expectations.
• Supports and manages the planning, operations, and implementation of campus sustainability goals and energy management strategies in collaboration with management and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates facilities-related projects involving hazardous materials abatement, environmental reviews, and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Selects, trains, motivates, and directs the assigned department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns.
• Oversees, leads, and provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.
• Establishes, implements, and fosters an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility (DEISAA).
• Utilizes critical thinking, sound decision-making, and problem-solving skills with tact, confidence, and diplomacy.
• Implements, enforces, supports, and abides by federal, state, local policies, and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.
• Participates in and supports employee participation on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to, Screening and Selection Committees mandated trainings, and DEISAA-related trainings as required.
• Prepares and delivers DEISAA-minded presentations related to assigned areas as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope of the position.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
• Principles and practices of facilities master planning, capital construction, and long-range facilities renewal in a public or educational environment.
• California Community Colleges facilities planning standards, State Capital Outlay processes, and Chancellor's Office reporting requirements.
• Building and fire codes, ADA requirements, DSA processes, public works contracting laws, and related federal, state, and local regulations.
• Project management principles, including scope, schedule, cost, and quality control for complex, multi-year construction programs.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation, financial tracking, and reporting for capital and bond projects.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the scope of responsibility.
• Techniques for effectively representing the College in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, socio-economic levels and ethnic groups.

Skills and Abilities

• Implement, advocate for, and communicate the College's vision and commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
• Oversee and address gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility in recruitment and retention of faculty, management, and staff.
• Exercise critical thinking and sound decision-making through observing, analyzing, inferring, communicating, and problem-solving in challenging situations with ethics, tact, confidence, and diplomacy.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules; analyze alternatives; and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, concise, and accurate reports, presentations, and recommendations to varied audiences, including executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Develop and implement resources and strategies towards the goal of being diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible in academic and work environments.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate effectively through various modalities.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and, as necessary, to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures; understand scope of authority in making independent decisions.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience

1. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in architecture, engineering, construction management, business or public administration, or a related field; and

2. Five (5) full-time equivalent years of increasingly responsible experience in facilities planning, construction management, and/or capital project delivery, including responsibility for project budgeting, scheduling, and coordination with design and construction professionals.

a. Additional full-time equivalent years of experience can be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Pay Grade Eligibility

N/A

Desirable Qualifications

• California licensed Architect or Professional Engineer, and/or Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
• Experience in a California Community College or similar public sector environment.
• Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI); OR
• Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility, preferably in institutions serving minoritized populations such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI).

Licenses and Certificates

The incumbent is required to drive to a variety of locations and attend meetings and conferences (on and off campus). This will require the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license and proof of automobile insurance and maintain insurability under the College's vehicle insurance policy.

Equivalencies

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is listed in the Minimum Qualifications section.

Working Environment

Working Conditions

Environmental Elements

Incumbents work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Incumbents may interact with staff, students, and/or the public in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including technological devices; to communicate with individuals at various College and meeting sites; the ability to understand and comprehend written and electronic materials; and the ability to receive, review, and respond to communications in person, before groups, and over and through various media. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although movement between work areas may be required. Positions in this classification occasionally may need to physically reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Incumbents must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Mt. SAC Employment Information

Mt. SAC Employment Information

Conditions of Employment

The person holding this position is required to be present on Mt. San Antonio College's campus to perform all essential duties and responsibilities.

Official offers of employment are made by Mt. San Antonio College Human Resources and are made contingent upon Board approval. It is also required that a final offer of employment will only be made after the candidate has successfully been live-scanned and clearance for employment is authorized by Human Resources. Costs for live-scan services shall be borne by the candidate.

Notice to all prospective employees: The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Administrative Procedure 3518, titled Child Abuse Reporting, as a condition of employment.

As required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Mt. San Antonio Community College Annual Security Report is available here: Mt. SAC Annual Security Report.

The person holding this position is considered a 'Responsible Employee' under Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 and is required to report to the College's Title IX Coordinator all relevant details reported to him or her about an incident of alleged sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating and domestic violence and stalking.

Mission, Vision, and Equity Statement

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.

Demographics

We recruit and retain quality employees who are reflective of our students and the community we serve, in addition to providing all personnel with equity and diversity training.

The District is a proud Chicanx/Latinx, and Hispanic-Serving Institution, Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution, and Minority Serving Institution, serving over 74,655 students based on the 2023-2024 academic year.

The student population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity - 58.53% Latinx, 9.30% White, 20.85% Asian, 2.83% Filipino, 0.23% Pacific Islander, 3.64% Black/African American, 0.27% American Indian, 2.30% two or more races and 2.05% unknown;
• by Gender- 54.96% Female, 43.11% Male, 0.66% Non-Binary, 1.27% unspecified;
• and by Age - 47.71% ages 19 or younger, 19.37% ages 20-24, 8.53% ages 25-29, 5.51% ages 30-34, 3.90% ages 35-39, 5.16% ages 40-49, 9.79% ages 50 and older.

The current employee population is as follows:

• by Ethnicity - 38% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 4% Black/African American, 2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1% Two or More Races, 19% unknown;
• by Gender - 54.59% Female, 43.64% Male, 1.77% unspecified;
• and by Age - 3.57% under 20 years, 27.38% ages 20-29, 21.81% ages 30-39, 20.87% ages 40-49, 26.35% ages 50 and older.

Conflict of Interest

Mt. San Antonio College employees and the Board of Trustees members shall not engage in any employment or activity that is inconsistent with, incompatible with, or in conflict with Mt. San Antonio College's Administrative Procedures (AP 2710 Conflict of Interest, AP 2712 Conflict of Interest Codes).

Inquiries/Contact

Human Resources

1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789-1399

Phone: (909) 274-4225

E-mail: employment@mtsac.edu

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Letter of Recommendation 3
• Transcripts to Meet Required Qualifications
• Transcripts - Continued
• Other Document 1

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What does it mean for you to have a commitment to diversity? How have you demonstrated that commitment? How would you see yourself demonstrating it here?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What does 'equity' mean to you? How would you enact your definition of equity in this position?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Stating "see resume" on your application will be considered an incomplete response.

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• • Evidence of minimum qualifications must be established in the online application form. Supporting documents such as cover letter, resume, etc. will not be used for the purpose of determining minimum qualifications.

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• • Employees must be California residents on their date of hire and for the duration of their employment with Mt. SAC.

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• • The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission.

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• • For an application packet (application, cover letter, resume/curriculum vitae) to be considered complete it must contain your experience implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism, preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution.

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