Assistant Director, Construction Services

Job Description:

Assistant Director, Construction Services

Description

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Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
01/03/25
Division:
Facilities Management Division
Management Level:
Supervisor - 1st Line
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Job Description:

The Assistant Director , Construction Services is responsible for performing professional, administrative, management, supervisory and technical duties. Oversee the planning, design, capital construction and major maintenance projects from inception through completion. Monitor expenses. Perform s customer relations functions. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures . Provides cost estimates, develops priorities and recommends capital maintenance projects for inclusion in Annual and 5 Year Capital Bu dget s . Integral member of the Facilities Management Leadership Team . Duties also include acting as Interim Director in times of absence of Director or as assigned.

Schedule :

This position operates on a four- 10 hour s/ day work week (Monday-Thursday). This position is primarily in-office with remote work available.

Compensation:

Hiring Range: $ 1 10 ,000 - $1 20 ,000 USD Annually Compensation will b e determin ed based on education , experien ce and skills.

Benefits : Jefferson County offers a generous benefits package that supports your personal and professional life. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, and more .

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Essential Duties:

• Proactively communicate and respond at an upper managerial level to telephone, email and in-person inquiries concerning capital and major maintenance projects from county personnel and the public. Provide information based on considerable knowledge of county programs, standards and codes. Take prompt and appropriate steps to address customer concerns.
  

• Decide on correct procurement method and contracting method, as well as overall scope of work. Attend pre-bid or pre-proposal meetings to provide information and expertise as required . Review and score requests for proposals in conformance with established criteria. Review bids and make recommendations. Review scope of work, estimates and appropriate in-house charges for budget requests and monitor expenditures on projects.
  

• Perform on-site inspections. Oversee matters and ensure quality on projects. Review contracts and legal documents for validity and appropriateness. Provide input based on expertise and observations at division meetings or county meetings. Maintain knowledge of codes, legal issues and regulations.
  

• Supervises staff in area of responsibility. Administers and makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraisals, and taking corrective action. Conducts performance evaluations and communicates short- and long-term goals and objectives . Submits personnel records and reports as required by the County. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary, resolves problems as non-routine situations arise, and ensures adherence to established policies, procedures and standards. Communicates changes in policy and procedures to direct reports and implements them as directed. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups tend to apply only when they check every box in the posting. If you are reading this and hesitating to click “apply” for that reason, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combina tion o f education/ c ertifications and years of experience
  

• Plus, a minimum of 7 years of related experience in Project management/ Construction Management /Business Administration ; Or an equivalent combination of education & experience.
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree Construction Management, Business Administration, Construction Engineering or Project Management preferred .
  

• Recognition- Encourage and Celebrate, Support trying new approaches , Encourage along the way, Recognize the effort... win or lose
  

• Collaboration and Team Work - craft solutions together, shape ideas with others, develop and evaluate practical alternatives, create strategic, actionable plans.
  

• Process- Clear path to progress , establish end goals, critical path, assign duties, identify how and when decisions will be made, share outcome (decision) and rationale
  

• Resilience, Consistent and Adaptive, Foundational documents guide us, Lean in, offer assistance , be reliable, Adapt when prudent, share rationale
  

• Communication, Positive, open, clear communication , Open, positive conversations, Problems brought with multiple solutions, Clear, concise direction
  

• Strong written and oral communication
  

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and/or supervision skills
  

• I ndependent critical thinking and analysis
  

• Ability to articulate clearly and effectively to varying levels of customer
  

• Strong time management skills
  

• Ability to work well with diverse and different personalities .
  

• Ability to accurately compile, format, and present data.
  

• Demonstrated problem solving and priority setting skills
  

Additional Job Information:

• Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of Criminal Justice Information S ervices, (CJIS) Certification, criminal history, motor vehicle report, education verification, and/or references .
  

• In any materials you submit , you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
  

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted electronically at Jefferson County Colorado Career Opportunities .

Applicants complete an online form and have the option to provide a resume and detailed cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for the position. Applications are reviewed for minimum qualifications listed in the qualifications section of the job bulletin, and applicants are contacted directly by the hiring team regarding next steps. To view the status of your application or direct communication from the hiring team, please log into your candidate portal .

For more details on the recruitment process, please visit https://www.jeffco.us/1860/FAQs

Questions:

• County Recruitment Team: 303-271-8400 or CareerTalent@Jeffco.us
  

• Library Recruitment Team: 303.275.6168 or talent@jeffcolibrary.org
  

• Sheriff Recruitment Team: 303.271.5332 or sheriff.recruiting@co.jefferson.co.us
  

Education:

Experience:
Work Experience: Minimum seven years

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Category:
Engineering & Construction Services