What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Facilities and Construction position at San José Unified School District?
The impact you will have: Under the general supervision of the Director of Procurement, the Manager of Facilities and Construction will oversee the Measure R bond program. The Manager of Facilities and Construction provides technical and project management support for facility improvements, modifications, and new construction projects ranging from small capital improvement projects to workforce housing. Responsibilities include reviewing plans and specifications, directing project work, inspecting sites, preparing required documentation, overseeing lease agreements, and ensuring compliance with procurement codes and policies.
A more detailed job description is available at: https://sjusd.box.com/v/Manager.
Who you are: A collaborative leader who is forward-thinking and committed to supporting our students, staff, and families. You have outstanding analytical skills and are a problem-solver who follows through in implementing effective solutions with sound judgment. You are able to effectively motivate, coach, and lead diverse teams. You bring a customer-service focus, strong organizational skills, and a desire to continuously improve.
What you need for this position:
- Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position
- Two (2) letters of reference from prior supervisors
SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement
Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San José Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.
Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students. Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law. Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.
SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026. All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.
San José Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.
When will you hear back from us: Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps. If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at wfunes@sjusd.org.
Note to internal applicants:
- To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing.