Steamboat Springs
Posted: 11-Jun-26
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: minimum: $98,850- mid-point: $
Categories:
Salary Details:
Internal Number: 14967
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40
FTE: 1.0
MONTHS: 12
JOB CODE: 050512
POSITION TYPE: New Temporary
LOCATION: Thornton, CO
This position is funded by the 2024 bond proceeds which is anticipated through November 2030 or at the completion of Bond projects, whichever comes first. This position is eligible for a $2500.00 Bond Signing Bonus and a continuing annual Bond Retention Bonus of $2500.00/year. There may be opportunities for growth into a permanent position in the future. Interest in future positions requires a separate application and does not guarantee placement.
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.
SUMMARY: Responsible for managing and monitoring the planning and design of District facilities. Ensures project designs for bond and capital construction projects align with approved scopes, budgets, District Educational Specification and Technical Guidelines. Supports the Director of Facility Design in collaborating with stakeholders, including Learning Services, Business Services, school leadership, and project teams. Responsible for the execution of facility needs plans and the accuracy of building management data.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB TASK DESCRIPTIONS:
1. Manage Facilities Design staff and operational workflows supporting the design, construction and renovation of district-owned facilities to ensure project scopes, budgets and facility modification requests align with district master plan, district educational specifications and technical guidelines. Work closely with the Construction Manager to assist with program management of bond and capital construction projects through participation in project design and review of projects at each phase of development. Analyze, interpret, review and contribute to development of projects throughout programming, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and construction administration phases of design and construction. Collaborate with contracted consultants in the management of jurisdiction entitlement processes including but not limited to collaboration with jurisdiction planning and development engineering staff and district project team throughout planning, design, and construction. Provide direct supervision and mentorship to the Senior Facility Planner and Facility Planner positions, including setting performance objectives, conducting annual evaluations, and managing work distribution.
2. Serve as the primary technical design lead; Apply a high-level knowledge and understanding of applicable codes, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; building structures; civil site layout, grading, and site utilities in order to support design activities and project work. Provide expert guidance to staff, school leaders, and consultants on code compliance, ADA standards, and technical specifications. Verify that facility improvement scopes meet all applicable regulatory requirements of state and local jurisdictions. Collaborate with the Director of Facility Design, Purchasing Department, Facilities Design and Construction team to evaluate the technical qualifications of architectural and engineering firms. Collaborate with the Purchasing Department and Construction team in the preparation of request for proposal documents for selection and contracting of architectural and engineering firms. Participate in contracting phases for construction management firms. Assist in updates to and application of standard District contracts. Design and develop documentation for small facility modification projects by providing code analysis, drawings, and assessment of existing conditions and coordinating project permitting.
3. Manage project-level design execution for the Bond program; facilitate project-specific design advisory groups. Ensure that project teams adhere to directives regarding educational specifications, technical guidelines, and budget constraints as established by district leadership. Collaborate with district senior leaders, Learning Services, Communications, school leaders and community members to ensure broad stakeholder input on capital improvement projects and to ensure project designs are viable and compliant Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of record documents and "as-builts." Support and assist Facilities Design team with management of the District's Educational Specifications and Technical Guidelines by providing expert-level analysis and review of requested updates.
4. Support the Director of Facility Design by collecting and verifying facility condition data for reporting on board of education policy end statements. Manage district asset management databases, including executing protocols and processes for tracking facility deficiencies and resolving incomplete or incorrect data in the district facilities management software systems.
5. Support the Director of Facility Design in maintaining the District Facilities Master Plan through site-level analysis and feasibility studies. Support bond plan development by managing the collection and organization of data for renewal recommendations. Facilitate the preparation of space-planning documents and technical reports for senior management to use in establishing final bond or capital improvement plans.
6. Support and assist Facilities Design teams with preparation of grant applications and assist Construction Project Managers in management of awarded grants.
7. Assist the Planning Manager in tactical planning efforts, including school building capacity evaluations, boundary analysis, and data collection for land acquisitions or easements.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.
BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Adams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).
To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.
THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.
Rev 6/26
EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience required including:
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in capital improvement planning or architectural design. An emphasis on PK-12 facilities is preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in the management of design, document production and coordination.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience required.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:
- Ability to travel among district facilities and into the community.
- Criminal background check required for hire.
- Registered Architect (RA) license required.
- Ability to obtain Colorado professional licensure within six (6) months of hire.
