Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.
Job Posting Details
The application deadline is Thursday, February 13, 2025 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP pay grade 21 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.
Required Documents
- Current Resume
- Two (2) Professional Letters ofRecommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.
Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:
- Why are you applying for this position at this specific time?
- What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and worksite?
- If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or school site and why?
Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.
Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.
Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.
Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.
Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.
Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:
- Experience
- Job Knowledge
- Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
- Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
- Ability to Communicate in Written Form
Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.
Background Screening For The Selected Candidate (External Candidates)
Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.
https://www.hrdadeschools.net/personnelservices/
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net .
Salary Min: $81,487.00
Salary Max: $150,211.00
Occupational Summary
Leads and manages a broad range of activities associated with pre-design, design, pre-construction, construction, closeout, occupancy and warranty enforcement for multiple complex and multi-faceted building, renovations, and modernization projects.
Provides overall leadership, management skills and experience to ensure that each project is successful in terms of quality, schedule and budget and manages staff resources to accomplish this goal. Knowledge of applicable government regulations and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Supervises, manages and coordinates FF&E relocation projects in accordance with the District’s policies including supervising the receipt, installation, assembly and relocation of FF&E. Plans, assigns and reviews the work of several FF&E coordinators and consultants. Develops and monitors the work of relocation contracted personnel engaged in the District’s relocation projects.
- Prepares reports and maintains logs on projects related to District-wide FF&E relocation schedules including the preparation of long range FF&E relocation schedules. Coordinates with the project management personnel and District staff including Region and school-based personnel, the work requirements of the specific FF&E relocation project and takes appropriate action to complete assigned projects.
- Provides estimates and issues work orders to meet the schedules and budgetary controls based on estimates for the FF&E relocation projects assigned. Evaluates and recommends approval of term bidders payment requisitions, and participates in budgeting, cost analysis, and project accounting functions.
- Regularly visits sites as required to coordinate with schools/facilities staff the most effective method of delivery to minimize impact of school’s day-to-day operations and to review and supervise the status of construction and the relocation projects.
- Responsible for all issues pertaining to FF&E relocation services projects. Manages the FF&E relocation contract including making recommendations for the update of the Term Bid as required. Issues requests for quotes to qualified term bidders. Receives, analyzes, and recommends award of quotes in accordance with quotes received for FF&E relocation services.
- Manages the preparation of required purchase order documentation based on the quotes received and awarded to term bidders. Monitors construction completion dates, occupancy dates, and updates schedules for FF&E relocation services in accordance with the polices of Capital Improvement Projects.
- Designs and develops systems procedures and methods to promote more efficient and effective FF&E Capital Improvement Projects.
- Directly supervises the term bidder’s staff performing FF&E relocation services for projects assigned to ensure projects are completed safely and on time.
- Reviews drawings, Florida Inventory School House (F.I.S.H) documentation and FF&E purchase order logs to ensure that assigned functions are performed in accordance with the needs and requirements of the school/facility; determines additional services requirements based on scope changes and requests for changes in the projects assigned. Negotiates cost and issues additional services requests and awards.
- Performs other duties related to general administrative responsibilities of the position.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors and outdoors and requires frequent in-county travel.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Public Administration or other related field. Master’s degree in related field preferred.
OR
Seven (7) years of documented progressive management experience working for a large corporation or public agency with in developing, organizing and executing facility maintenance and construction contracts three (3) of those years’ experience in direct supervision of a large workforce, including subcontractors, engaged in institutional and/or commercial construction, trade or contracted personnel for a large multi-faceted operation.
- Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and rules pertaining to the design, construction, occupancy, procurement and maintenance of educational and ancillary facilities.
- Skilled in the use of computerized maintenance management systems and project scheduling software.
- Thorough knowledge of physical plant or facilities equipment operation, maintenance and design; and knowledge of leading edge methods of providing efficient and effective facilities operations services desired.
- Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of facilities management and the construction industry, including planning, estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and reporting.
- Ability to manage a full service facility maintenance program for multi-facility building locations.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!
