Minimum Requirements:

•   Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field.

•   Five years of full-time, paid, professional experience in construction management, which has included the supervision of contractors, participation in the administration of construction contracts and the management of cost control operations for the construction and renovation of school facilities and buildings.  

OR 

•   Any combination of education, training or experience equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade.

•   Eight years of full-time, paid, professional experience in construction management, which has included the supervision of contractors, participation in the administration of construction contracts, and the management of cost control operations for the construction and renovation of school facilities and buildings.  

•   All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

•   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o   current principles and practices involved in construction work.

o   the methods and procedures commonly used in construction and renovation of buildings and other structures.

o local and state electrical, mechanical and building codes and requirements including a working knowledge of construction law.

o principles, practices, methods and techniques pertinent to construction cost management including cost control.

o sustainable construction practices and management of a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified project.

o   supervisory techniques and personnel management.

•   Demonstrated ability to:

o   conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem solving capabilities. 

o   work both independently and in a collaborative team-oriented environment.

o negotiate, plan, organize and administer construction projects on the basis of needs, funds, accountability of contractors and other pertinent factors.

o   prepare and maintain comprehensive records and prepares reports.

o   plan and develop procedures to document construction issues.

o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

o   establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.