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 Wednesday, March 12, 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
- Coordinates and manages all aspects of project activities with Regional center administrators, school principals and central office department personnel. Serves as project contact and liaison on all matters related to project design and construction. Proactively participates in the development of project budgets and schedules, participates in pre-design project analysis processes and leads design review processes.
- Reviews design documents for compliance with design guidelines and provide feedback to appropriate staff. Initiates and coordinates work orders for consulting services to support projects and reviews and approves the work product. Monitors project budgets and schedules and consults with designers and contractors regarding changes needed to maintain compliance with approved budgets and schedules.
- Ensures that project information is provided to municipal authorities and regulatory agencies. Assists with preparation of bid documents, bid advertisements, bid analyses, submittals and recommendations for contract awards.
- Receives, monitors and approves construction schedules, schedules-of-values and other project performance data. Processes contractor pay applications and provides recommendations for approval/rejection based upon approved schedule of values in relation to progress of work. Orders and reviews recovery schedules required of contractors when job milestone dates are missed. Communicates with appropriate staff when schedule modifications are approved.
- Conducts frequent site visits to review quality and progress of work. Communicates findings, as appropriate. Coordinates quality assurance, code, safety-to-life and other mandated inspections and resolves deficiencies
- Develops written and electronic project management reports, board agenda items, project tracking documentation, change order documentation and other reports and documents as needed. Utilizes available technology.
- Manages occupancy of completed and accepted buildings. Manages project closeout activities to ensure the prompt completion of punch list items and a smooth transition from the construction phase to the warranty and maintenance phase. Provides support and assistance in resolving warranty and inspection issues.
- Analyzes and documents performance/nonperformance of designers, contractors and consultants and provides feedback using the District’s performance evaluation system. Proactively provides information for pre-qualification processes.
- Enforces the implementation of policies and procedures for adherence to Board policies, code requirements, and governmental regulations and statutes. Contributes to revisions of established standards, rules, regulations and procedures of the Department and School Board in accordance with applicable regulations and statues.
- Responsible for the successful execution of building renovations and modernization projects with consideration to educational needs, safety, quality, budget, environmental-related matters and established timelines.
- Performs other duties related to the 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!
