General Statement:
Stamford Public Schools is seeking a Facilities Manager – Project Manager who will assist the district in the planning and supervision of work completed on behalf of the district. Responsibilities include the review of design standards and design packages to ensure thoroughness and completeness and provide feedback to the department directly responsible for managing and implementing this work. The applicant will also be responsible for assisting in managing maintenance contracts and repair projects across the district as well as various other administrative tasks.

Key Functions:

• Assist in the development, planning, and scoping of projects outlined in the Stamford BOE long term capital plan.
• Assist in management of project priorities, budgets, schedules.
• Administer contracts for the maintenance and repair of building systems.
• Represent SPS as necessary in City procurement and implementation of professional services and construction activities. 
• Assist in technical review of design packages, and contractor proposals, and construction submittal packages, and project close-out packages in support of capital work being implemented by the City throughout the district. .
• Manage consultants to ensure projects are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist in ensuring that projects adhere to all regulatory funding requirements.
• Assist in the pursuit of grants, rebates, and other funding opportunities on behalf of the Stamford Public Schools.
• Assist the Director of Facilities – Capital Planning in establishment and refinement of departmental processes and procedures to improve efficiencies.
• Participate in departmental planning meetings.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
Works in standard office and school building construction environments. Ability to carry at least 50 lbs., climb ladders and stairs as needed for access to all building spaces.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with others.
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use technology to support systems and programs.
• Proficiency in email, operating systems, office suite, and communication and collaboration tools.
• Knowledge of and/or demonstrate the ability to learn and implement Operating Systems (i.e. Windows); Office suites (i.e. Microsoft Office, Google Docs); Presentation Software (i.e. PowerPoint, Adobe, Keynote); Spreadsheets (i.e. Excel, Google Spreadsheets); Communication and Collaboration tools (i.e. Skype, Zoom); Accounting Software (i.e. QuickBooks), or any other technology deemed relevant for this position.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Discipline or Construction Management equivalency.
• Two (2) or more years of successful of experience in project and construction management working with building systems including MEP and building envelope.
• Two (2) or more years of successful experience in the facility management field (preferred).
• Experience analyzing problems and developing action plans.
• Experience in municipal or educational environments (preferred).
• Driver’s License required.

Work Year:
12 months in keeping with contracts for term contract personnel

Salary:
Commensurate with experience

Finalized 08/31/2023


Application Procedures:
Online application is required.

Internal Applicants: Please upload a cover letter (summarizing your interest in and qualifications for the position) and resume as part of your Internal Application. In addition, be prepared to provide a two letters of reference to the interview committee.