POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director of Capital Programs, the
Supervisor of Capital Programs is responsible for assisting the Director in the
discharge of duties relative to facility planning, administration, and
coordination of the school facilities design and construction program. Under the secondary direction of the Director
of Purchasing, the Supervisor of Capital Programs serves as a liaison to
Purchasing on the coordination of capital projects through the bidding and
implementation phases.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Supports the strategic goals of the Capital Program, including
timeliness, adherence to procedures, and cost-effective program delivery;
Serves as a coordinator and liaison between the Office of
Capital Programs and the Project Management Office, ensuring that project
implementation plans adhere to strict state and local timelines;
Develops standard procedures and monitors compliance;
Serves as a liaison to the Purchasing Department, maintaining a
log of capital projects in Purchasing, coordinating reporting, developing
contract acquisition plans for approval by both the Director of Purchasing and
the Director of Capital Programs;
Provides quality control on annual and five-year capital improvement
project proposals to the State of Maryland's Interagency Committee for Public
School Construction (IAC);
Provides support in development of strategic plans for the
Prince Georges County Public Schools Capital Program and system-wide plans;
Provides technical information and recommendations regarding
planning, design and construction or renovation of school facilities;
Supports the Director of Purchasing in updating and monitoring
compliance with the Construction Acquisition Procedures Manual, which is a
product of the Department of Purchasing;
Assists in and monitors the coordination of all facets of school
construction including acquisition of land, project planning, development of
educational specifications, architectural and engineering services and
submissions to the Board of Education and the IAC;
Assists the Director of Capital Programs in providing technical
and administrative leadership and oversight of school and facilities design and
construction activities;
Assists in the development of an annual operating budget for the
capital program and monitors project records for accuracy, completeness, and
compliance with retention policies;
Monitors and provides quality control for the reviews of
architectural and engineering plans and specifications for fiscal and technical
sufficiency;
Monitors financial management associated with formulating and
adhering to capital budgets; assists in standardizing project delivery methods
and methodology, monitors and advises on project cost stability; analysis of
bids and contractors;
Researches, formulates and enforces standards for design,
materials, and quality of construction and alteration of Prince Georges County
Public Schools in coordination with the design section and the Department of
Building Services;
Manages assigned teams in the development, design, review,
implementation and periodic reevaluation of project plans and strategies to
support the achievement of the departmental goals and objectives; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ten years' experience must be demonstrated in leadership ability
and knowledge of public school facility planning procedures;
Thorough knowledge of the State of Maryland Public School
Construction Program Administrative Rules, Regulations, and Procedures;
considerable knowledge of construction document development, design principles,
editing, error, and omission review;
Demonstrated knowledge of county, state, and federal regulations
pertaining to public facility construction and administrative services;
Considerable knowledge of present building codes and standards,
life, safety, health and handicap codes, and construction procedures, including
construction management, project and product cost estimations, zoning
regulations and mechanical/electrical and HVAC engineering;
Good working knowledge of the principles of educational program
and service requirements for the school system,
school administration, and organization;
Ability to inspect and evaluate all phases of construction
projects to determine conformance to construction specifications;
Computer literacy including proficiency with Microsoft Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint;
Excellent organizational and management skills; and
Excellent oral, written communication, facilitation,
interpersonal and collaboration skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in engineering,
construction management, business management, or architecture from an accredited
college or university. A minimum of ten
years' experience in a public school construction program; experience with the
State of Maryland Public School Construction Program is preferred
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Licensed to practice architecture in the State of Maryland
preferred. A valid driver's license is required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and supervises several staff in the Department of
Capital Programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.