NOLA Public Schools

Facilities

CapitalProjectsManager

$50–79k New Orleans, Louisiana, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“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.

Facilities
Problems you'll solve

Problem solving

Eligibility Requirements

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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