Facility Construction Division Director

Class Summary

Job Description

The Facility Construction Division Director manages the implementation of major capital facility projects through multiple stages, including planning, design, construction, and closeout. This role is responsible for preparation, administration, and execution of capital program and project budgets, architect and engineering contracts, construction contracts, project management, coordination with customers and utilities, and coordination for permitting. Typical projects include new construction of government facilities for function such as courts, general office, fire, police, and human services. Additionally, this position oversees delivery of major capital maintenance programs such as roof replacements, HVAC replacements, parking lot refurbishments, etc. The position supervises project management staff, responds to requests for information, prepares and administers contracts, reviews reports and data, and prepares agenda items.

Essential Duties

• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures, maintaining a healthy and safe working environment and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations

• Oversees and participates in the analysis of management information, identifies issues and discrepancies, conducts need analyses, projects consequences of proposed actions, formulates recommendations based on findings, implements priorities, work processes, and procedures, and trains individuals on established or modified organizational practices and procedures

• Manages, reviews, and participates in the collection and processing of data and information, prepares and reviews a variety of related reports, statements, and communications, audits a variety of data for quality control purposes

• Responds to requests for information and provides subject-matter-expertise and guidance to other departments, consumers, the general public, and outside agencies

• Directs and participates in the preparation, review, and submittal of a variety of reports, reconciliations, work papers, communications, schedules, tables, and statements to and from internal departments, financial institutions, and external agencies

• Manages and participates in the processing of a variety of transactions involving purchase orders, accounts receivable, invoices, accounts payable, payroll, and/or other related functions

• Prepares bid specifications and invitations to bid, conducts bid openings, analyzes bids and selects vendors, administers funds, and reviews and monitors professional service providers, agreements, contracts, grants, and regulatory compliance

• Develops and administers budgets, allocates resources, approves expenditures, reviews financial statements

Grade

The grade for this position is 205.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field

• Nine years of progressively responsible experience related to the area of assignment, including two years experience as a manager or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Experience as a Professional Engineer

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County - one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we've only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County's values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.