Manager of Facilities

Job Title : Manager Of Facilities

Job Description : Open to the general public and district employees. This eligibility list will be good for six (6) months. We are only accepting online applications for this recruitment. The job description listed below includes revisions that are pending Personnel Commission approval at the January 7, 2026 meeting. Salary : All new hires will be placed at the starting salary step of this classification ($9,195 per month). Employees are eligible for a step increase on their anniversary date each year, up to the maximum step 5 of this salary range ($11,203 per month). Job Summary : Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and manages the activities for construction of school facilities; acts as liaison between the district, school site administrators, architects, and contractors to assure authorized projects are accomplished in accordance with approved policies and procedures; and performs other related work as assigned. Essential Duties : Plans, organizes, directs and controls all or part of school construction projects from concept through design and construction to close-out of the project contracts. Reviews designs, plans, and estimates specifications and submittals for completeness and conformance with district standards, district direction, and contract documents. Develops and updates Facilities Educational Specifications and Materials Standards. Assists with the preparation of responses to and defenses of construction claims and litigation. Prepares and updates contract agreements to ensure they are current and pertinent for varied types of projects. Prepares and monitors project and operating budgets, including support for obtaining funding. Coordinates construction activities by making onsite inspections of work to ensure that projects conform to established schedules and approved policies and procedures; investigates and approves requests for construction modifications and time extensions. Participates in all preconstruction activities; coordinates constructability reviews; assists in the development of construction phasing and scheduling; oversees the procurement and installation of interim housing units; assists in bidding process, job walks, analysis of bids before final contracts are awarded and pre-construction conferences. Oversees all site moves required to accommodate construction activities. Ensures that contractors and construction managers are maintaining safe work sites and practices and that the needs of the students, teachers and administrative staff at the school sites are being protected. Provides project coordination and management support to the Facilities Department. Prequalifies, interviews, hires, and supervises consultants. Communicates with employees, consultants, and representatives of public agencies regarding planning requirements, schedules, job walks, and issues. Meets with site administrators and staff to coordinate activities and special projects, resolve issues and conflicts, and communicate the scope and schedules for projects. Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and makes recommendations for professional services contracts. Operates a computer and assigned software to track budget, input data and develop reports and schedules. Interprets and applies California Environmental Quality Act and State Department of Education guidelines. Conducts site visits to inspect work in progress; assures compliance with plans, contract provisions and building codes and regulations. Assists administrators in other departments in planning organizing, coordinating, and scheduling special projects. Attends and represents the District in a variety of meetings, conferences, and governmental hearings related to assigned activities; prepares and delivers oral presentations as requested.

Employment Standards : Education and Experience : Graduation from high school or equivalent and three years of experience in California educational facilities planning or school facilities construction, two years of which must have included supervisory or project management experience, is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business, Finance, or Project Management is desired. License : Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance market rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the time of the oral rating exam. Knowledge and Abilities : Knowledge of current regulations, methods, materials, costs, and equipment used in building construction. Principles and practices of managing large, complex construction and repair programs from project inception to completion. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations as it relates to construction of facilities. School district organization, operations, policies, and objectives. School facilities funding sources and funding application procedures. Characteristics and cost of various methods of construction, architectural features, and building design. Regulations and enforcement methods of the labor Compliance Program. Health and safety measures and precautions. Safety laws and regulations as it relates to construction. Legal requirements for public bidding specifications. Research techniques and procedures. Spreadsheets, project management and planning software to produce charts, graphs, and tables. Public speaking techniques. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Construction scheduling and estimating. Architectural drawings and various plans. Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary. Ability to perform a wide variety of complex and technical duties related to the district's facilities planning. Schedule and direct the work of others. Prepare, review, and interpret budget reports. Read, interpret, and work from drawings, blueprints, and schematics. Estimate materials and labor costs. Establish and maintain safe working conditions. Create and maintain computerized records and prepare oral and written reports. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective relationships with others. Resolve conflicts and competing priorities. Operate a computer and assigned software. Learn school district organization, operations, policies, and objectives. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Learn to utilize GIS and CADD systems or other software typically used in facilities work. Develop and analyze computerized project schedules. Prepare and deliver oral presentations.

Selection Procedures : Applications will be accepted from the general public and district employees who possess the above qualifications. The district reserves the right to invite applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the requirements needed for the position to continue in the examination process. The examination may consist of an evaluation of training and experience, and of written, performance, and oral / technical exams. Persons needing reasonable accommodation must notify the Office of Personnel Services by the last day to file. A qualifying score must be achieved on all portions of the examination in order to be placed on the open eligibility list. Outside and district candidates will be placed on one ranked list, with eligible district employees receiving five seniority points which will be added to their final scores. Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Copies of GGUSD's policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment Nondiscrimination, Title IX Rights and Protection, and Statewide Resources are available upon request. Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying, and equity should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of K-12 Educational Services, Dr. Lorena Sanchez, at llsanche@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6143. Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel Services, Jason Bevacqua, at jbevacqu@ggusd.us or (714) 663-6464. Complaints may be mailed to 10331 Stanford Avenue, Garden Grove, CA 92840. Pupils have the right to a free public education, regardless of immigration status or religious beliefs. More information about these rights is available from the California Attorney General, Know Your Rights. Contact the district office to learn more about Title IX and Sex Discrimination / Harassment including how to file a complaint.

Information About Application Procedures and Employment : How to Apply : Applications must be completed on our website at www.ggusd.us. Please note that the district office will not be giving out or accepting hard copy applications for those recruitments that are online only. Please read each posting carefully or call our office if you have any questions. All applications should be received by the Personnel Commission Office by 5 : 00 p.m. on the last day to file. Veteran's Credit : Veterans shall have an additional five (5) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. "Veteran" as used in this article means any person who has served in the United States armed forces in time of war, or national emergency declared by the President of the United States of America, and who has been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. "Armed forces" means the United States Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard. At least thirty (30) days of active service are required to obtain veteran preference points. Disabled veterans shall have an additional ten (10) points added to their final percentage score on an open eligibility list as prescribed by Education Code, Section 45296. A "disabled veteran" as used in this article means any veteran who is currently declared by the United States Veterans Administration to be ten percent (10%) or more disabled as a result of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Proof of disability shall be deemed conclusive if it is of record in the United States Veterans Administration. Additional eligibility may be granted based on future changes to the law and verification from the Veteran's Administration or the United States Office of Personnel Management. In order to obtain credit, the applicant shall furnish satisfactory proof of qualifying military service prior to establishment of the eligibility