Facilities Director – Planning & Real Estate Management

Orange County Public Schools•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Director - Planning & Real Estate Management role is responsible for developing and recommending processes and procedures for real estate management, identifying needs and opportunities. This position ensures efficient and cost-effective management of real estate projects and programs in compliance with district goals and objectives. It also ensures effective coordination and joint use of facilities with other public and private entities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Real Estate, Finance or Urban Planning from an accredited institution required.
Eight (8) years of experience with progressively increasing responsibility for management of real estate acquisition, land development, or planning land planning in the public or private sector.
Knowledge of Florida statutes and administrative rules regarding school and real estate planning.
Knowledge of real estate principles and practices.
Knowledge of land use planning.
Ability to develop and implement strategies and goals to support district wide objectives.
Lead team through adjusting strategies, with clear communication, motivating and delegating effectively.
Skilled in project management and analyzing procedures.
Skilled in acquisitioning, negotiating and planning.
Knowledge of public school and public administration processes.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in acquisition of sites for public school use or for complex land use development preferred.
Experience in public administration with responsibility for real estate or land use planning preferred.
Relevant certification in urban planning, public administration or real estate preferred.
Experience using Graphic Information System, GIS, for extensive analysis of potential sites preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct all functions and services in the Real Estate Management Department consistent with district goals.
Develop plans and identify district goals for each department for which he/she is responsible.
Plan and direct a system of feedback and assessment of the services provided by Real Estate Management.
Direct, supervise and evaluate the performance of each manager or outside consultant.
Establish and implement a ranking/prioritization system, with justifications, for all Real Estate Management projects.
Develop and implement the Facilities strategic site acquisition and surplus property disposal plans.
Develop and maintain database for district-owned real estate, which includes the Access Data Base Management System.
Analyze new development trends and develop life cycle strategies for integration of school sites and programs into new development.
Negotiate real estate acquisition, sale and joint use contracts.
Evaluate jobs and make recommendations for scheduling based on compliance with mandated codes and safety regulations.
Coordinate with key district planning staff in assessments and updates.
Manage staff to accomplish the District's real estate objectives, including, acquiring real estate to support the 10 year CIP.
Negotiate and review purchase agreements and perform all due diligence items.
Identifies OCPS properties for potential sale as surplus properties.
Reviews legal documents related to real estate.
Manages long term facilities use and joint use agreements.
Processes easements for access, water, gas, power, communication, traffic-control devices, and temporary construction.
Manages signage and security for acquisitions.
Resolve disputes regarding encroachments.
Produces School Locations and Directions Guide and the Real Estate Inventory booklet.
Uses Graphic Information System (GIS) for extensive analysis of potential sites.
Uses GIS for map production; create and update facility summary and aerial maps for all OCPS real estate inventory.
Creates and maintains data sets for GIS.
Creates and maintains the Access Data Base Management System, which inventories all site research.
Chairs the OCPS Site Planning Assessment Meeting (SPAM) and serve on the Advance Planning, School Development Review Committee.
Serves as an OCPS representative at quarterly meetings with the City Planning Department, Orange County Planning Department, Orange County Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Orlando Parks and Recreation Department on a quarterly basis to review joint use opportunities.
Keep the Facilities Executive Director, Real Estate, Land and Construction Planning informed of all issues about which he or she should be aware.
Perform other incidental tasks or services consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines, executive limitations, the district’s instructional initiatives, and the school district’s charter guidelines.
Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
Develop leadership in subordinates.
Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attends training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends, and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.