What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Facilities position at Garden Grove Unified School District?
The job description listed below includes revisions that are pending Personnel Commission approval at the January 7, 2026 meeting.
SALARY: All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($9,195 per month). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($11,203 per month).
ABOUT THE JOB: Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and manages the activities for construction of school facilities; acts as liaison between the district, school site administrators, architects, and contractors to assure authorized projects are accomplished in accordance with approved policies and procedures; and performs other related work as assigned. JOB DUTIES: Plans, organizes, directs and controls all or part of school construction projects from concept through design and construction to close-out of the project contracts; Reviews designs, plans, and estimates specifications and submittals for completeness and conformance with district standards, district direction, and contract documents; Develops and updates Facilities Educational Specifications and Materials Standards; Prepares and monitors project and operating budgets, including support for obtaining funding; Participates in all preconstruction activities; Oversees all site moves required to accommodate construction activities; Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and makes recommendations for professional services contracts; Interprets and applies California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines; Attends and represents the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities. Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of experience equivalent to full-time work in California educational facilities planning or school facilities construction, two years of which must have included supervisory or project management experience, is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or Project Management is desired. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered. LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam. A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING…. Knowledge of: Current regulations, methods, materials, costs, and equipment used in building construction; Principles and practices of managing large, complex construction and repair programs from project inception to completion; Applicable Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations as it relates to construction of facilities; School district organization, operations, policies and objectives; School facilities funding sources and funding application procedures; Characteristics and cost of various methods of construction, architectural features, and building design; regulations and enforcement methods of the labor Compliance Program; health and safety measures and precautions; safety laws and regulations as it relates to construction; legal requirements for public bidding specifications; spreadsheets, project management and planning software to produce charts, graphs and tables; public speaking techniques; operation of a computer and assigned software; construction scheduling and estimating; and architectural drawings and various plans. Ability to: Perform a wide variety of complex and technical duties related to the district's facilities planning; Schedule and direct the work of others; Prepare, review and interpret budget reports; Read, interpret, and work from drawings, blueprints, and schematics; Estimate materials and labor costs; Establish and maintain safe working conditions; Create and maintain computerized records and prepare oral and written reports; Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Establish and maintain effective relationships with others; Resolve conflicts and competing priorities; Operate a computer and assigned software; Learn school district organization, operations, policies and objectives; Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; Learn to utilize GIS and CADD systems or other software typically used in facilities work; Develop and analyze computerized project schedules; Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
Salary : $9,195 - $11,203