Under general direction, assist with performing a variety of increasingly complex and technical duties related to the District’s facilities planning and construction program; assist with providing project coordination and management support to department activities and projects; prepare and maintain a variety of records related to facilities planning and construction; perform related duties as assigned.

Duties:

• Assist with performing a variety of administrative and professional duties related to the District’s facilities planning and construction program; participate in the development of the District’s long-range growth and capital improvement strategic master plans; assure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.

• Assist with environmental aspects as related the planning and construction contracts; review architectural plans for conformance to hazardous materials and geotechnical related issues; coordinate the involvement of District departments in the facilities planning and design process.

• Assist in the planning of renovation, modernization and construction of District facilities including schools, portable classrooms and other support facilities; review and recommend contracts, leases and other agreements for District facilities as related to specific environmental concerns.

• Assist with managing hazardous material consultants, oversee scope of work and administer contracts.

• Assist with serving as a liaison between District personnel and outside agencies regarding environmental activities; confer with District staff, consultants and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules and issues.

• Participate in the site acquisition process; interpret and apply California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines.

• Assist with prepare environmental Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ); analyze the scope and cost of contractor and consultant proposals; review project plans and specifications prior to bids; participate in pre-bid walks and bid openings; utilize the Critical Path Method (CPM) to calculate project timelines and schedules.

• Research and maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Assist with providing technical expertise and information regarding assigned functions and participate in the formulation of policies, procedures and programs; provide advisement of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action.

• Assist with the preparation and maintenance of a variety of reports, records and files related to assigned activities; compose written and oral communications to convey information in accordance with District policies and procedures.

• Operate a computer and assigned software; review and evaluate facilities planning software applications and recommend new software or improvements; drive a vehicle to conduct work and visit sites.

• Attend and represent the District in a variety of meetings, conferences and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepare and deliver oral presentations as requested.