Bond Contracts Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or other related field preferred.

• Preference will be given to internal candidates.

• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Colbi software preferred.

• Demonstrated a clear understanding of bond project scope, budgets, contracts, and closeout.

• Demonstrated experience managing construction accounts payable processing and tracking preferred.

• Strong technology skills including knowledge of implementation and management of electronic data management systems.

• Demonstrated strong ability to perform project/contract reports through electronic methods.

• Demonstrated track record of successful goal achievement with the ability to think on a strategic level.

• Strong oral and written communication with co-workers, contractors, architects and consultants, principals, and administrators.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational and communication skills and personal relations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Annual Contract: 250 days

Full-time

SALARY:

$76,673. (BA 5)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage Architects, Contractors, Consultants and Project Managers regarding contract documents which includes generating, receiving, processing, and tracking contract documents to ensure timely and accurate review and execution.

• Manage Architects, Contractors, Consultants, and Project Managers regarding close-out procedures receiving and tracking all required documents which will facilitate a successful project close-out.

• Manage Architects and Project Managers regarding all front-end construction specification documentation during the design phase and in preparation for the project proposal openings.

• Manage Project Managers regarding all invoices and pay applications in the Facilities and Construction Department to ensure timely payment and conformance with the Texas Prompt Payment Act.

• Manage and process the Facilities and Construction bond budget and contract management process.

• Generate, process, and track weekly payment draw packages to be sent to Finance for payment.

• Attend pre-proposal, proposal, evaluations, and any VE meetings for all construction projects as required.

• Attend pre-construction meetings to address the close-out process so that a clear understanding of and concurrence with close-out requirements as stated in the construction contract are fulfilled as required.

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, the State Board of Education rules, and district local and legal board policies and administrative regulations.

• Reliable and regular attendance is an essential job function.

• Travel to district construction job sites and facilities to attend owner/architect/contractor, coordination, and close-out meetings as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by, but not limited to, the Director of Contract Management, Director of Design & Facilities Planning, Director of Construction Field Services, Director of Project Management and Assistant Superintendent of Facilities & Construction.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Repetitive hand motions;

• Prolonged use of a computer;

• Occasional districtwide travel;

• Occasional extended work hours including but not limited to nights and weekends.