Chief Operations Officer

at  Comal ISD

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited University; Construction Science/Management, Architecture, Engineering or related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• At least three (3) years’ experience in facilities operations management with a focus on construction project management.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in managing people.
• School District or Governmental entity experience preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS:

• General knowledge Areas:
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Systems
• Indoor environment remediation
• Building envelope inspections and remediation
• Construction technique, standard practices and project planning
• Custodial practices
• Student transportation operation procedure
• Construction delivery methods
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, documents and contracts
• Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of district maintenance, construction, and transportation functions.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Oversee the Departments of:
• New Construction
• Operations and Building Rentals
• Maintenance
• Energy Management and Environmental Services
• Student Transportation and Fleet Vehicles
• Develop and maintain internal standards for facilities.
• Oversee Operational budgets of Departments within the Division
• Oversee Long-range planning and development of capital improvement programs.
• Coordinate with jurisdictions of authority issues such as land use, building codes, safety issues, accessibility issues, and other entities requiring scheduled submittals, including the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and other regulatory agencies as might be required.
• Coordinate Contracts and other legal issues including development of standard construction contracts, negotiating and administering contracts for services.
• Monitor District Wide Preventive Maintenance procedures.
• Assist with the budget and with staffing assignments.
• Promote interoperability across District Divisions in order to promote District Goals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and evaluate job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness