NOLA Public Schools
Facilities
CapitalProjectsManager
“Capital Projects Manager at NOLA Public Schools. Skills: Project management, Vendor management, Budget management, Schedule management. Manage capital projects. Manage project management vendors”
What You'll Achieve.
Complete projects timely; Complete projects within budget
Industry & Context.
Problem solving
Use motor coordination, Finger dexterity, Exert physical effort, Handle objects over 30 pounds, Exposed to physical occupational risks, Exposed to dirt, Exposed to odors, Exposed to noise, Exposed to weather extremes
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3-5 years of related field experience, More than 10 years of general construction background
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar, Asbestos Designated Person Certificate, OSHA #10 Certificate, AutoCAD experience
What You'll Do.
Manage capital projects
Manage project management vendors
Monitor capital project activities
Supervise capital project activities
Evaluate capital project activities
Liaise with procurement team
Liaise with finance team
Provide project management for repairs
Provide project management for replacements
Provide project management support for warranty
Manage associated vendors
Manage professional service providers
Provide project management support for special projects
Provide project management support for non-preservation projects
Support facility emergencies
Support emergency preparedness
Communicate with charter operators
Procure projects within budget
Develop project scope
Develop project schedules
Develop project budgets
Monitor project progress
Draft contracts with designers
Manage design process
Review plans for constructability
Review plans for coordination
Identify necessary changes
Document necessary changes
Secure approval for necessary changes
Plan technical functions
Direct technical functions
Supervise technical functions
Control technical functions
Plan fiscal functions
Direct fiscal functions
Supervise fiscal functions
Control fiscal functions
Plan administrative functions
Direct administrative functions
Supervise administrative functions
Control administrative functions
Determine technical skills required
Determine staff hours required
Ensure end-user criteria are met
Distribute meeting minutes
Prepare technical reports
Document project activities
Circulate technical information
Circulate contractual information
Perform other responsibilities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Liaise with NOLA-PS team; Work with Purchasing; Work with stakeholders; Communicate with charter operators; Work with designers; Work with contractors; Involved parties meetings
Communication Scope
Written communication; Oral communication; Verbal communication; Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Schedule management, Budget management, Scope management
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