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Broward County Public Schools · 3 days ago

CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Broward County Public Schools is dedicated to providing a safe and effective learning environment for students. The Chief Operations Officer will oversee the engineering design and construction of facilities, manage maintenance and repair operations, and lead various departments to align with the district's strategic goals.

Education

Hiring Manager

Daniel Martinez Segura

Responsibilities

Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties

Work directly with the Superintendent of Schools, on the oversight of major operating systems and services, to leverage the effectiveness of resources, programs, and services throughout the District

Lead, challenge, and motivate staff by developing relationships that demonstrate the ability to work and communicate effectively and focus resources (both human and financial) toward the achievement of the District-identified goals

Identify innovative, best-in-class strategies for utilizing data, information, and research to drive performance improvements

Participate in all appropriate phases of the audit process and implement necessary corrective action(s) for audit recommendations

Assume responsibility for all division priorities and projects that assist in achieving the Board’s Strategic Plan and Goals

Communicate outcomes and develop partnerships by serving as a skilled facilitator and working collaboratively with District leadership, boards, education foundations and community to advance the District’s Strategic Plan

Manifest professional code of ethics and values

Evaluate and recommend facilities (capital needs) to accommodate present and future enrollment based on an analysis of statistics on pupil growth and population mobility

Oversee the property management services including acquiring, disposing, and leasing of real estate owned by the School Board

Qualification

Facilities planningConstruction managementBudget administrationPublic school lawsEngineering knowledgeBilingual skillsStrategic planningData analysisLeadershipCommunication

Required

An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively more responsible management experience in facilities planning, construction, and maintenance, including a minimum of five (5) years' experience in a K-20 environment, with an emphasis on strategic and long-term capital program planning

A minimum of five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience developing operational programs for school districts or large complex organizations and administering multi-departmental budgets

Demonstrated experience in identifying needs for new and existing school and ancillary facilities and coordinating capital improvement projects to accommodate present and future student enrollment

Ability to understand and oversee compliance with public school laws and Florida Department of Education (FDOE) Rules relative to facilities management, capital projects procurement and construction, and regulatory requirements governing educational facilities and properties

Knowledge of engineering, building construction, construction engineering, facility maintenance, and management of related fields

Computer skills as required for the position

Preferred

An earned master's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Registered Architect, Registered Engineer, or Licensed General Contractor with the State of Florida or must qualify for registration or licensure

Familiarity with Florida Building Code and State Requirements for Educational Facilities (SREF)

Experience working with Program Managers Owner's Representatives (PMORs) and other consultants

Bilingual skills