Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Construction



Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Construction

Salary

$106,476.00 - $129,432.00 Annually

Location

1900 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405, CA

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Job Number

ADFPC_2021

Department

Business/Administration/Facilities

Opening Date

08/25/2021

Closing Date

10/22/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

Merged Promotional & Open Competitive

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES PLANNING AND CONSTRUCTION

WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE! We invite you to join our Facilities Planning and Construction team as the Assistant Director of Facilities Planning and Construction.  This individual will serve as a project manager for multiple large-scale construction projects, and will spend the vast majority of the workday at the construction site providing day-to-day management over construction and architectural design activities. This position is scheduled to work 12 months per year.

What You Will Bring to the College
Our ideal candidate will possess significant project management experience overseeing large-scale new construction projects in a Community College, K-12, or State agency that is subject to the Division of the State Architect (DSA). Experience should include the full-scope of construction management and construction administration activities, including day-to-day oversight of construction contractors, project/program managers, and architects. The individual will possess proven experience efficiently managing large-scale DSA projects from start to finish, as well as an understanding of relevant laws, regulations, design and construction principles, and trends pertinent to this role. Additionally, the selected individual will demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to independently research, analyze, and identify solutions to a variety of construction-related issues.

Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of individuals who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great.  No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty. 

Some details about us:

  • We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University
  • We are committed to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and Big Blue Bus.
  • We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.
Please visit www.smc.edu/aboutsmc to learn more about us and why we are Proud to Be SMC!

Benefits
We value our employees as individuals, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:

  • 16 paid holidays*
  • 24 paid vacation days*
  • 12 paid illness days*
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
  • Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
  • 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 35 years of service.
  • Free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EASE).
  • Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program

*Holidays, vacation, and illness days listed above assume a 12-month schedule. Vacation and illness days are prorated for other work schedules.

Salary Placement
New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.

Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.8. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.

About the Selection Process

The selection process will consist of a Qualifications Appraisal interview (weighted 100%), possibly preceded by a Training & Experience Evaluation-Scored Questionnaire (pass/fail). Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the one year life of the eligibility list, including permanent and temporary positions.

Prior to completing your Training and Experience Evaluation-Scored Questionnaire, please review our Tips for Completing a Training & Experience Evaluation (Download PDF reader) to learn more about this process.

Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated test parts and weights prior to the administration of any test.

Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.

The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: http://bit.ly/smc-hr-bp3120.

Equity Statement
"Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment."

Examples of Duties

Coordinates all phases of major projects, from inception to close-out; meets regularly with project managers and other college representatives; represents the District during construction phases through meetings with project managers, contractors, construction inspectors, and other construction professionals; serves as Construction Manager and Project Manager in the absence of an external project consultant.

Assists the Director of Facilities Planning in the coordination of projects funded by construction bond.

Oversees and reviews the work of architects and other consultants.

Assists the Director of Facilities Planning in planning and directing the activities of the Facilities Planning and Development Department, which include the areas of facilities planning and design, facilities renovation and improvement, facilities construction, and facilities funding and budget.

Prepares, writes and assists in the development of construction plans and drawings, bid documents and specifications for new construction and remodel projects; prepares compliance documentation and reports related to facilities and capital outlay project proposals.

Assists with the selection and supervision of architects, engineers, planning and design consultants, project managers, construction managers, inspectors, and/or other applicable professionals.

Prepares correspondence, reports and presentations regarding assigned facilities programs of the District including Board agenda items.

Supports and maintains the department website and project management information system, including updating forms and modifying existing workflows, to communicate construction-related matters with all stakeholders.

Represents the Facilities Planning Department on designated matters at District-wide meetings.

Serves as a resource to the State Chancellor’s Office staff, the Division of the State Architect, other state and local agencies, District staff, and the community regarding facilities issues.

Assists in the development of the Facilities Master Plan.

Coordinates efforts with various city and state offices, agencies and groups to obtain timely action on matters such as building permits, zoning changes and environmental impact reports.

Coordinates the District-wide program of facilities utilization analysis, long-range facilities planning, real estate planning, facilities design, scheduled maintenance, hazardous materials removal, and other related programs for which the District may receive funding.

Assumes responsibility for the business operations of the department in the absence of the Director of Facilities Planning.

Monitors the maintenance of budgets and schedules for all assigned projects to ensure timely claiming of funds from the state. Monitors college, district and project specific facilities expenditures to ensure appropriateness, accuracy and completeness.

Participates in the preparation and the submission and tracking of the Capital Outlay Program, Scheduled Maintenance Program, Hazardous Materials Removal Program, Five Year Capital Construction Plan, Space Inventory, and the other state or federal programs.

Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature, and are generally listed in descending order of importance. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education Requirement:
Bachelor' s degree in Business, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field.

Experience Requirement
Four years of responsible experience in facilities construction project and planning management that includes managing facilities design, budget preparation, construction oversight, and technology implementations. Construction management experience that involved working with the California Division of the State Architect is required.

Education/Experience Equivalency:
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level, and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Licensure and/or Certification:
Possession of a valid driver license.  Access to an automobile. Licensure as an Architect by the California Architects Board is preferred.

Supplemental Information

For additional information about our employment process, please visit our FAQ page and click on "current employees" (for existing, permanent SMC employees) or "job applicants" (for external applicants).

Santa Monica College offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

For more information visit the following link: click here

01
Santa Monica College implemented a Mandatory Vaccination Program for all students and employees. Mandatory vaccination applies to all SMC employees who will be physically present and/or who will need to access college campuses and facilities. All new employees must be fully-vaccinated by the first day of employment. Note that exemptions and deferrals due to medical reasons, disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious beliefs will be accepted and must go through a review and approval process. Unvaccinated employees with approved exemptions or accommodations will be required to undergo COVID-19 testing at least once a week before they may access any Santa Monica College location. Do you acknowledge that you had read and understand the Santa Monica College Mandatory Vaccination Program statement?
  • Yes
02
To participate in the selection process, all candidates must meet the minimum education and experience requirements for this job. The following supplemental questions will help us determine if you meet these requirements. In addition, this process is designed to further evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements. You are required to answer each of the questions truthfully and completely - do not refer us to your resume. Each question has a pre-set point system associated with each response. You are awarded points based on the quantity and quality of your relevant job qualifications. Only the highest scoring candidates will move forward to the next step in the hiring process. Your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application and are subject to verification; responses which cannot be supported by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration, and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Candidates must possess four years of responsible experience in facilities construction project and planning management that includes managing facilities design, budget preparation, construction oversight, and technology implementations. Construction management experience that involved working with the California Division of the State Architect is required. Do you meet this experience requirement? Please Note: Additional qualifying education, beyond what is listed in the minimum education requirement, may substitute for missing experience on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units = 1 year experience).
  • Yes, I meet this experience requirement
  • No, I do not meet this experience requirement. However, I have additional education (beyond the minimum required) that can fully substitute for the missing experience.
  • I do not meet the experience requirement, and do not possess additional education that can substitute for this experience.
04
Please discuss how you meet the experience requirement. Include (1) the organization(s) for which you worked, (2) dates of employment, and (3) duties performed. Please include your experience in managing facilities design, budget preparation, construction oversight, and implementing technology systems. If you do not have experience in this area, type N/A. (This is a required question. Do Not write "see resume")
05
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Business, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field. Do you meet this education requirement? Please Note: Additional qualifying experience, beyond what is listed in the minimum experience requirement, may substitute for missing education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester units = 1 year of experience). Additionally, please note that you will be required to present official or unofficial transcripts later in the process.
  • Yes, I meet this education requirement.
  • No, I do not meet this education requirement. However, I have additional experience (beyond the minimum required) that can fully substitute for the missing education.
  • I do not meet the education requirement, and do not possess additional experience that can substitute for the missing education.
06
Which of the following describes your HIGHEST level of project management experience with new construction projects for a California Community College, California K-12 school district, or State of California agency?
  • Assistant Project Manager, which involves supporting the Project Manager who had overall responsibility for a construction project.
  • Project Manager, which involves overseeing all aspects of the construction project with a high degree of independence and minimal oversight.
  • None of the above
07
How many years of combined experience do you have as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager (as defined in the previous question) for new construction projects in a California Community College, California K-12 school district, or State of California agency?
  • Less than 3 years
  • At least 3, but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years
08
Which of the following describes your HIGHEST level of Construction Management experience with New Construction Projects for a California Community College, California K-12 school district, or State of California agency?
  • Assistant Construction Manager, which involved supporting a Construction Manager who had overall responsibility for day-to-day construction activities.
  • Construction Manager, which involved overseeing day-to-day construction activities.
  • None of the above
09
How many years of combined experience do you have as a Construction Manager or Assistant Construction Manager (as defined in the previous question) for new construction projects in a California Community College, California K-12 school district, or State of California agency?
  • Less than 3 years
  • At least 3, but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years
10
Which of the following describes your HIGHEST level of experience in New Construction Administration for a California Community College, California K-12 school district, or State of California agency?
  • Assistant Construction Administrator, which involves supporting a Construction Administrator who had overall responsibility for design elements during construction.
  • Construction Administrator, which involves overseeing all aspects of the design implementation during project construction with a high degree of independence and minimal oversight.
  • None of the above
11
How many years of combined experience do you have as a Construction Administrator or Assistant Construction Administrator (as defined in the previous question) for new construction projects in a California Community College, California K-12 school district, or State of California agency?
  • Less than 3 years
  • At least 3, but less than 5 years
  • 5 or more years
12
Please summarize your background and experience that supports the answers you selected to questions 6-11. IMPORTANT: The information you provide in this question will be used to verify and validate the answers you selected to questions 6-11. As such, please ensure that your response provides details and adequately communicates the depth and relevance of your experience for each question. Responses that cannot be substantiated by the information provided will be deemed invalid.

Required Question

Agency
Santa Monica College
Address
Office Location - 2714 Pico Blvd., SM, CA 90405
Mailing Address - 1900 Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, California, 90405
Phone
(310) 434-4410