Facilities Design and Construction -

Location

Cary, NC | United States

Job description

POSITION TITLE

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR

Senior Facility Planner

Facilities Design and Construction

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

Senior Administrator Band 3

Exempt

Director

None

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends)

• May require emergency response availability

Regular business hours (minimum five-day, forty hour work week)

12

POSITION PURPOSE:

Represents the interests of Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) in all aspects of program planning, design, reviews and management of the design process for all new construction and renovation/addition projects to meet the needs of the curriculum, WCPSS, and Wake County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of personal computers, including proficiency in spreadsheets, database, project management software, and building automation software;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to present information to large and small groups;
• Ability to complete complex tasks and minimize errors with attention to detail;
• Ability to gather, organize, analyze and resolve complex and conflicting data
• Ability to read, interpret and review architectural drawings
• Ability to work well within a team environment, and facilitate and negotiate with a project team
• Ability to accurately read, interpret and comply with WCPSS and departmental procedures Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in architecture, facility planning, or related field; AND
• Five years of experience in educational facility design or related field; AND
• Experience in presenting information to small and large audiences; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

§ Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license according to the State of NC requirement:

• • Will need to travel to construction sites on a frequent and unscheduled basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with planning large capital improvement projects;
• Experience with K-12 school planning and design;
• Hold certification as an architect by American Institute of Architects (AIA) or National Council of Architectural Registration Board (NCARB).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares project instructions for building projects that provide clear design instructions (e.g. space standards, educational specifications) to design consultants and the project team.
2. Performs work associated with management of the planning and design phase in all new construction and renovation projects to meet the needs of the curriculum.
3. Coordinates projects from the programming stage through design; completes final walk-through/punch list with the project team.
4. Conducts project and design reviews to ensure all elements/systems are compatible and that building/project program and design criteria are adequate.
5. Serves as a liaison and coordinates input from educational specialists, school system staff, and community stakeholders, regarding specific renovation and new construction projects.
6. Develops, reviews, and maintains educational specifications, through research, analysis and consultation with educational specialists and WCPSS departments, for specific curriculum and programmed areas.
7. Reviews projects at each design phase, which includes programming, pre-design project analysis, design narrative, schematic design, design development, and construction documents, to ensure compliance with educational specifications and design guidelines.
8. Develops the master plan for campuses which includes assistance in evaluating sites, buildings and building systems with emphasis on ability to accommodate the educational program.
9. Consults with municipalities, non-government, and community-based representatives to identify and evaluate options for facilities.
10. Conducts presentations to communicate information regarding specific renovation/new construction projects, as well as long-range planning for future building programs to school system staff, parent teacher association groups, government agencies, community groups, and other stakeholders.
11. Participates in reviews of policies affecting the planning, design and construction of programs/projects and recommend new/refined policies/programs.
12. Performs post-occupancy evaluations to assess the functional performance of existing facilities.
13. Reviews for accuracy and consistency all documents for publication, including specification documents and as- built documentation.
14. Utilizes the computerized management system(s) within WCPSS to effectively manage work and track performance.
15. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to twenty-five pounds. Able to physically access all elements of a construction site. The work requires frequently driving automotive equipment. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for medium work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in office and public-school environments, and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, and the community. Visits to schools and other sites are also required with possible exposure to extreme weather conditions, dust, pollen, insects and housekeeping chemicals.

REVISION DATE: 3/2021

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

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