Deputy Director, Facilities Management

Cobb County Government•Marietta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to assist with the planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Facilities Management department. This role provides direction and oversight for construction projects and maintenance at all County facilities managed by the Facilities Management Department. It involves planning, prioritizing, and directing overall short and long-term operations and projects for assigned staff and divisions, monitoring progress and performance for adherence to established department goals and objectives. The position also establishes daily and weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage for operations and programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Additionally, it involves developing, communicating, and monitoring policies, procedures, and standards for construction and maintenance projects and contracting, recommending improvements to provide quality service responsive to the community and County departments. The role serves on departmental management teams for strategic planning, participates in policy-making initiatives, and confers with the Facilities Management Director and County upper management on key issues and progress. It directs training for managerial and professional staff, ensures adherence to policies and standards, and oversees the proper functioning and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment for safety and well-being. The position also develops and administers annual operating budgets, handles escalated customer requests and complaints, performs special assignments such as research and report preparation, grant administration, and technical presentations. Personnel management functions including interviewing, selection, hiring, employee development, disciplinary action, and performance evaluations are also key responsibilities. The Deputy Director represents the Director and the department to various stakeholders and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field
At least five years progressively knowledgeable and skilled experience in construction management and budget administration
Experience in major construction contracts administration
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

GCIC Certified

Responsibilities

Provides direction and oversight for construction projects and maintenance at all County facilities managed by the Facilities Management Department.
Plans, prioritizes, and directs the overall short and long-term operations and projects for assigned staff and divisions; monitors progress and performance for adherence to established department goals and objectives.
Establishes daily and weekly schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage for operations and programming, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Develops, communicates, and monitors policies, procedures and standards for construction and maintenance projects and contracting, and recommends improvements where indicated to provide quality service that is responsive to the community and the needs of County departments.
Serves on departmental management teams in strategic planning initiatives for the departments mission, projects, and related goals and objectives for functional areas under charge; participates in policy-making initiatives.
Confers with Facilities Management Director and County upper management to keep them informed of key issues and progress toward goals and objectives, and to garner or ensure continued support and approval for strategic initiatives.
Directs training of all managerial and professional staff in policies and procedures for construction and maintenance methods; ensures adherence to departmental, county, state and federal policies, procedures and safety standards.
Ensures the proper functioning and maintenance of physical facilities and such physical equipment and systems necessary for staff and general public safety and well being.
Develops and administers annual operating budget encompassing multiple functions and programs; ensures adherence to established budgetary parameters.
Receives and responds to requests, complaints, concerns, and general inquiries from customers that are escalated and unable to be resolved through staff under charge; provides resolution accordingly.
Performs special assignments as requested, to include researching and preparing reports and projects, developing and implementing programs, administering state and federal grants and presenting technical data to management, elected officials, and others.
Performs personnel management functions, e.g., interview, selection, hiring, employee development, disciplinary action, recommending promotion, performance evaluations.
Represents the Director (when requested) and the department to various elected officials, businesses, boards, committees, citizens and internal County customers.
Performs other related duties as assigned.