St. Petersburg College

Director of Capital Projects & Infrastructure [ID: 957]

Position Summary:

Plans, directs and coordinates the construction of new facilities and infrastructure projects, including smaller projects such as chiller plant upgrades, replacements of roofs, HVAC equipment, boilers, underground utilities, and lighting systems. Oversees all related activities pertaining to the project coordinators for small and large projects.

Typical Essential Duties

Supervises the preparation of agenda items for submittal to the BOT;
Reviews recommendations on approval of pay requests for contractors, design professionals and others as needed;
Communicates and interprets BOT policies to staff; provides advice on pertinent Florida building Codes, State Statutes, and Chapter 6A-2 of the Rules of the State Board of Education for Educational Facilities.

This is the fourth of four levels in the Facilities Management series. The classification is responsible for directing the activities of the facilities services and operations by directing multiple departments and functions through operations, budgets, and operational policies and procedures. Responsibilities enable the department to function fiscally, operationally, and administratively. Incumbents will develop strategies to accomplish goals, implement policies and procedures, develop and monitor an assigned budget, and planning the uses of resources through project development and management.

Compensation: $70,762.40 - $106,143.60

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Building Construction, Facilities Management, or in a related field to assigned area.*

Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in area related to the delivery of construction, renovation or remodeling projects.*

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

6A-2 regulations, Florida Statutes, Florida Building Codes and SREF;
Design and construction services practices and procedures for building construction;
Construction methods, techniques and procedures;

Management principles;
Budgeting principles;
Facilities planning and maintenance principles and practices;
Work plan development techniques;
Analytical methods;
Project management principles and practices;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Read, develop and interpret construction contract documents and construction design documents;
Evaluate construction progress and quality through all phases of construction;
Proficient in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD);

Monitoring and evaluating the work of subordinate staff;
Prioritizing and assigning work;
Managing multi-faceted, complex projects;
Developing and monitoring budgets;
Preparing reports;
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
Adapting to rapidly changing environments;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
Directing facilities maintenance activities;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

Must be currently licensed or accredited in the field of Architecture, Engineering, LEED, Building Construction or related area of expertise.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Manages staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.	Daily 20%
2.	Directs and oversees facilities operations, which includes: planning, coordinating, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, processes, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings; ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; coordinating activities between multiple service areas; and, working to integrate and coordinate service areas.	Daily 25%
3.	Directs and oversees project management and the execution of contracts, including scope, project development, negotiation, administration, review, acceptance, advertising, and contract awards; reviews and approves payment applications; performs final inspections and approvals of completed projects.	Daily 25%
4.	Develops construction plans for in-house and contracted projects; develops specifications, cost estimates, sketches, and drawings sufficient to provide direction to contract work forces or in-house staff for various facility projects throughout the College.	Daily 15%
5.	Develops and administers budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; and, manages financial operations.	Daily 15%
6.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.