Description

Santa Monica College is currently undergoing one of the largest new construction developments in its history, and is seeking a new Director of Facilities Planning and Construction to lead the charge in its endeavors. In this capacity, the incumbent will be responsible for overseeing District-wide facilities planning, design, and construction activities for a multi-campus college, which includes substantial responsibility for monitoring, directing, and evaluating the work of multiple independent construction firms.

What You Will Bring to the College
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience administering a District-wide facilities planning and construction program in a California K-14 educational environment, which included primarily responsibility for liaising with the Division of the State Architect (DSA). This individual will have experience performing the full scope of construction management activities, from design through completion, as well as prior experience balancing numerous large-scale construction projects (e.g., new construction) at different stages in the planning and development process.  The ideal candidate will be able to effectively manage the activities of construction contractors, hold contractors accountable for their work, and serve as an ardent advocate for the District's best interests in interactions with contractors and stakeholder groups. Additionally, this individual must be able to deliver presentations to the Board of Trustees, City and community groups, and appropriate planning committees regarding facilities planning and development.

To review the complete job posting and apply please visit www.smc.edu/classifiedjobs.

Requirements

Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field.  A Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.
 
Experience Requirement:
Five years of responsible experience in facilities construction project and planning management, preferably in a K-14 educational institution.  Experience must include managing facilities design, budget preparation, construction oversight, and technology implementations, including two years of administrative or supervisory experience.  Construction management experience that involved working with the California Division of the State Architect is required.
 
Education/Experience Equivalency:
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level, and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification:
Possession of a valid driver license.  Access to an automobile. Licensure as an Architect by the California Architects Board is preferred.