Job Class: 5502 Project Manager I

Salary Range: $119,860- $166,386/annually
Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt (PEX) (what does this mean?)

Length of Appointment: PEX not to exceed three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

Calendar: Full time, full year

Who We Are

With an annual budget of $1.17 billion, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) is California's seventh-largest school district, serving 50,000 students who speak more than 44 documented languages across 136 schools in the City of San Francisco every year. We aim for All SFUSD students to graduate as independent thinkers with a sense of agency who have attained academic and creative skills to lead productive lives and contribute to our community.

Overview of the Position

As Project Manager I you will report to the Director of Facilities Design and Construction, be a part of the SFUSD Facilities Department and a district leader in the implementation of the Facilities Capital Improvement Program. You will help to lead Facilities Design and Construction Department transformational work to deliver on the promises outlined in our long-term, city-wide North Star, Vision, Values and Guardrails. We want someone who will plan, organize and supervise activities for design and construction of school projects within the SFUSD. Act as liaison between the District, school site administrators, parents and staff, architects and contractors to assure the authorized projects are completed in accordance with approved policies and procedures within budget and without delay.

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate

Possession of a valid driver’s license

· Working level of AutoCAD computer drafting

· Registration as a licensed architect in the state of California and experience in public school construction (K-12)

· Ability to supervise, prepare, or participate in the design and production of final architectural contract documents for a wide variety of small construction and maintenance projects.

· Familiarity with the work of the Division of the State Architect (DSA), Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibilities Guidelines (ADAAG), and California accessibility requirements that are in Title 24 of California Code of Regulations.

Responsibilities

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of

duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Plans, organizes, directs and controls all parts of school projects (K-12) from concept through design and construction to closeout of the project contracts.
Prepares and monitors project budgets, including support for obtaining funding.
Coordinates work of a multi disciplinary development team across organizational boundaries, including design architects and construction professionals. Coordinates hazmat abatement construction activities with District HazMat Consultant. Controls project cost and schedule. Reviews change orders.
Makes presentations to the school sites to inform them of the project progress. Ensures that contractors are maintaining safe work sites and that the needs of the students, teachers and administrative staff at the school sites are being protected.
Ensures timely DSA closeout of school projects by working with the architects, contractors, construction managers, inspectors, regulating authorities, and District Buildings and Grounds staff to resolve punch list items and other final activities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in architecture, engineering or planning plus four years of responsible architectural, engineering or construction management experience, OR

A Bachelor's Degree in another field plus six years of responsible experience in a field directly related to the project, OR

Eight years of architectural, engineering, or construction management experience in a field directly related to the project, OR

California registration as professional engineer or architect.

Substitution: Education requirement may be substituted for additional professional-level experience on a year-for-year basis.

Who We Want

When you join our team at SFUSD, you can expect to be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and equity-oriented organization that is intensely focused on achieving our student outcome goals.

We want talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences, who are committed to and will champion our Core Values, are inspired by our mission, steeped in equity, and motivated to unleash our students’ potential. We want strong collaborators, skilled communicators, and problem solvers comfortable in a continuous learning community.

What We Offer

SFUSD offers a competitive salary of $119,860- $166,386 annually, commensurate with experience in a similar position. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including dental and vision plans, a defined benefit pension plan, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account options, and vacation time. We also offer an inclusive and equity-centered environment where we encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work.

How to Apply

● Visit careers.sfusd.edu and create a new account to begin your application

· Visit careers.sf.gov and begin the application process

· You will be prompted to electronically attach a letter of interest, resume, list of professional references

and any applicable credentials or licenses

· Our Human Resources team will then review your entire application to determine your eligibility status

and contact you directly should you move forward in the process

What to Expect in the Application Process

SFUSD is committed to providing a transparent, fair, rigorous, and expedient selection process. At minimum, the selection process may include the following steps:

● Application screening

● Panel interview 1 (in-person or virtual)

● Reference Check/Employment Verification

● Offer extension

● Onboarding

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at http://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification from this and future job opportunities with the San Francisco Unified School District.

Non-Discrimination Policy

San Francisco Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. This policy extends to the San Francisco County Office of Education, including community school programs and activities.

For more information about the District's non-discrimination policy, please review Board Policy 4030.

Project Manager I Facilities Department (5502)