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Gwinnett County Public Schools · 10 hours ago

Capital Projects Manager - Purchasing Office

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$64K/yr - $97K/yr

5+ years exp

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Capital Projects Manager for their Purchasing Office. The role involves managing and supervising staff in the planning, contracting, and procurement of technology hardware/software and capital project management services for the district.

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Responsibilities

Manage and supervise staff in the planning, contracting, and procuring of technology hardware/software and capital project management services for the district as related to the equipping of new schools, additional classrooms, and administrative facilities

Oversee capital project management for the deployment of technology throughout the school district

Initiate the development of project charters

Plan scope, schedules, work teams, and attainment of project and budget approvals

Ensure that project phases are defined and executed as outlined in project schedules

Monitor and control projects so that potential issues may be addressed in a timely manner that does not adversely affect project budget and scope

Confirm that project activities are finalized and perform post project analysis to improve future project success

Manage procurement process for capital projects and all technology across the school district

Compile requirements and maintain documentation relating to technology and software for the district as it pertains to school retrofits, new schools, growth requests, and central office staff

Ensure Board policies related to purchasing technology equipment, supplies, and services are achieved

Manage staff of procurement and compliance

Review and approve requests from local schools and administrative staff for technology equipment

Order new, replacement, or replacement upgrades for smart phone devices as needed

Manage smart phone inventory and accounts for school principals and central office staff

Ensure BRM processes are followed so that orders flow in a systematic and efficient manner

Work with the Purchasing and Property Management Office to ensure the PeopleSoft technology catalog is up-to-date

Coordinate school technology procurement with schools, offices, and departments for cataloged items

Effectively communicate across the organization with regard to orders and district purchasing policies regarding technology

Manage policy regarding software compliance to ensure staff consistently updates district licensing

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project Management CertificationTechnology Capital Project ManagementMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft OfficeSharePointCustomer Service OrientationMathematical CalculationsComputer Data EntryEffective Communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Five years of experience in project management or a related field required

Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage functions related to technology capital project management

Ability to be customer service oriented to internal and external customers and effectively communicate with school system employees, team leads and contractors

Ability to use an automated computer system designed to track technology equipment acquisitions and project schedules

Ability to make mathematical calculations and complete computer data entry with speed and accuracy

Proficient computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Microsoft Project applications