Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Building & Grounds is responsible for managing all aspects of district facilities including maintenance, building improvements and renovations, overseeing new building construction, or building projects, the planning and scheduling of staff priorities and duties, and the training, supervision, and evaluation of all building and grounds personnel. Monitors and oversees all maintenance and building special projects in all district facilities. Facilitates the bidding process and collaborates with architects/engineers on specifications. Monitors and oversees work performed by contractors and vendors for various maintenance or special building projects. Approves work upon completion, approves change orders and authorizes payments. Assumes primary responsibility for planning and oversight of new construction. Collaborates and works with architects and engineers in the planning and management of new construction. Monitors and provides quality control on all construction projects and related activities. Manages change orders and adjusts for project delays. Responsible for final review and approval of all new construction projects. Coordinates and schedules all building maintenance activities. Supervise and schedule all building maintenance and repair functions. Monitors buildings to assess building needs, maintenance, and service requirements. Supervise and coordinate the allocation of personnel and custodial operations district-wide.This position has primary responsibility for the school district budget related to buildings and grounds. Prepares, monitors, and administers the building & grounds budget. Reviews and authorizes all building & grounds expenditures. Access facility needs and plan budgets for repairs and maintenance needs of equipment, building and grounds. Manages building and grounds staffing and personnel.

Managerial and planning responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of 1.8 million square feet of buildings and 450 acres. Provide leadership to academic, residential, and other revenue based facilities operations. Responsibilities included client relations, student contacts, MNSCU board office and trustees, legislative offices and staff, budgeting, operating, personnel, construction repair and utilities, union relations (IFO, AFSCME, MSUAAF, MAPE and MMA), quality assurance, safety, asset preservation and project management of capital improvement construction projects. Management of 72 Facilities FTE staff (direct supervision of 8 and supervisory accountability of the remainder). Manage annual department operating budgets of $8M. Assemble committees and convene working groups to address various campus or project specific plans. Develop project scope, plan, and implement various capitol, asset preservation, repair or process improvement projects and their respective budgets. Provide oversight of Capital Renovation projects $ 10M - $20M typical. Develop and maintain master plans for future needs. Compile cyclical funding requests for capital and asset preservation funds. Design, estimate, and manage construction of campus performed construction projects $1-$2M / yr. typical. Review and maintain design criteria for all campus systems. Ensure project quality and adherence to budget and schedule. Serve on state wide committees and represent regional priorities. Maintain vigilant adherence to all board and system policies especially with regard to contracts, purchasing, and spending guidelines. Obtain appropriate authorizations for all department and campus projects and expenditures. Design, implement, monitor, and maintain internal control systems. Review policies, and certify staff knowledge and understanding on an annual basis. Set ethical tone and standards for department and campus.

Responsible for the repair, maintenance and remodeling of 10 buildings. Supervise general repair workers, contract electrician, contract plumber, student workers, and indirectly supervise 11 general maintenance workers. Monitor budgets for repairs, renovations, janitorial supplies and equipment. Prepare bids, work on designs with architects and engineers. Manage renovation projects. Read blueprints, maintain electronic copies of CAD drawings, review designs and mark up with revisions. Manage, assign and track work order requests for facility and equipment maintenance using a web based database. Assess and report as requested to support building reconfigurations, aesthetic upgrades, budget updates, and aging reports on mechanical systems, equipment, and fixtures. Attend meetings and conferences to represent the department with regard to facilities condition and operations. Assess local, state, and federal building and safety codes related to the operation, repair and renovation of buildings. Maintain control of expenditures and order supplies and equipment on a timely basis. Work with a variety of agency specific software and reporting systems. Procure and bid materials purchases and projects within applicable laws and procedures. Promote a respectful and sensitive attitude among all staff with regard to all racial, ethnic and religious groups. Recognize and modify procedures which have an inherent disadvantage to any group. Motivate staff, minimize dissension, and administer disciplinary action. Meet with parents and students to resolve complaints.

Review Federal Business Opportunities for 11 state region. Select and attend pre-bid conferences for management of Federal Facilities. Prepare estimate and assemble bidding documents. Startup awarded bids through all phases of advertising, interviewing and selecting personnel and subcontractors. Inventory all building systems and equipment, create GSA compliant Preventive Maintenance program, and provide staff training and orientation. Provide contract oversight. Work with individuals from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. Operational duties include responsibility for all mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevator maintenance, fire and energy management systems, pest control, landscaping, water treatment and janitorial services, in 1,200,000 square feet of federal government buildings that include courthouse, customs, border patrol, and office facilities. Act as the owner’s representative in relationships with regulatory agencies and inspectors, and in construction and remodeling projects. Managerial duties include cost control accountability and reporting, quality control inspections and reports, administrate safety program, personnel administration of 21 union and non-union administrative, mechanical, and janitorial employees; which includes recruiting, training, discipline, termination, record keeping and maintaining personnel files. Responsible for all aspects of services delivery including facility operation, preventive maintenance, repairs, service calls, quality control, and customer and tenant relations. Additionally responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing system and equipment problems including: facility electrical, HVAC, control, structural, and plumbing systems. Supervise the work of staff members and outside subcontractors. Perform emergency services and repairs, operational watches and tours, equipment calibrations, equipment start-up and shutdown, and maintain equipment history files and logs.