Bond Program Director

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Job Posting Title

Bond Program Director

Job Description

This position is dependent upon the passage of the 2024 bond initiative and will be funded for approximately 4 to 5 years. Assists in the development, procurement, and management of all aspects of the 2024 $490 Million Bond for all projects and capital expenditures to ensure all educational, safety, technical, and facility code requirements and District standards are met in accordance with the approved bond plan and schedule and approved budgets. Serves as the primary contact between various governmental agencies, elected officials and related entities concerning bond projects; ensures effective communication and the fostering of positive relationships to support the District’s strategic bond objectives. Manages reporting and presentations to the District’s Mill Bond Oversight Ad Hoc Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, Fiscal Oversight Committee, Board of Education, community, and District stakeholders.

Minimum Education Or Formal Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Finance or related field
  
  

Supervisory Duties

• Potential supervisory duties of District staff and Owner’s Representative(s) employees may be required.
  
  

Essential Environmental Demands

• Assignments could include being in the elements and could include heat, snow, rain, and other weather-related conditions.
• May require travel in and around Denver metro area using personal vehicle.
  
  

Essential Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of 5 (five) pounds
• Frequent sitting and standing
• Occasional bending, squatting, or standing
  
  

Responsibilities

Position Specific Information (if Applicable):

Effectively relate and work with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, displaying tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.

Assist District staff in the development of project and capital program budgets.

Represent the District to outside agencies and organizations; participate in outside community and professional groups and committees; provide technical assistance as necessary.

Attend school, community and civic meetings on behalf of DCSD to present information, receive community input, and advocate for the District.

Perform additional related duties as assigned or requested.

Monitor and report actual and forecasted expenditures for all projects and capital programs as compared to approved budgets, and coordinate approval by the Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer for corrective actions needed to remain within the approved budgets or for use of contingency funds.

Coordinate with District staff to ensure all bond projects and equipment purchases meet all educational, safety, technical and facility code requirements and District standards.

Coordinate with District staff to plan project scopes of work and costs, and equipment expenditures, within approved budgets.

Coordinate all bond related responsibilities with the 2024 Bond Owner’s Representative Program Director(s) and/or employees directly if the District utilizes one or more Bond Owner’s Representative(s) firms.

Coordinate with District staff and manage the scheduling, procurement, execution, and reporting for all bond projects and equipment purchases

Create reports and present regular updates to the District’s Mill Bond Oversight Ad Hoc Committee and to the Board of Education, and stakeholders as needed on the status of the 2024 Bond, including the schedule and financial status of projects and capital programs, including budget, actual and forecasted costs.

Assist District staff in the development of contractor bid packages for capital improvement projects, security infrastructure projects, Fixtures, Furniture and Equipment for new school construction and school additions, and vehicles purchases.

Maintain and report the bond draw schedule to the Chief Financial Officer, and coordinate with District staff any schedule adjustments as needed.

Certifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Skills

Ability to make effective presentations to clients and the community and communicate effectively with the public, community groups, the media, other District departments, agencies, and private contractors, Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem-solving skills, Ability to use general office equipment, Customer service, interpersonal relations, and public relations skills, Demonstrated leadership with a collaborative decision making and management approach, Experience with public speaking and engagement, Good research skills and attention to detail, Maintains a generally positive attitude, Observes all District policies and procedures, Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Google Suite (specifically Google Mail, Google Documents and Sheets, and Google Calendar), Project/Program Management software, Receptive to feedback, Self-motivated and able to multitask, Strong analytical approach, Strong computer skills; flexibility, Strong organizational and time management skills, Strong written and oral communication skills

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

West Building B - Construction and Transportation Fleet

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

260 Work Days

• (260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)
  
  

Minimum Hire Rate

$111,863.15 USD Annual

Full Salary Range

$111,863.15 USD - $173,580.75 USD Annual

• All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.
  
  

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

November 30, 2024