Dallas Independent School District
Director (226 Days) - RTP20260108-005
Description
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and accountability.
Establish and enforce departmental goals, priorities, and performance standards aligned with district objectives.
Coordinate with district leadership, Maintenance & Facilities, other District Departments, Construction Services, and Project Management Firms (PMFs) to align engineering services with the district’s capital improvement plans.
Oversee review of all engineering design plans for new construction, additions, and renovations to ensure compliance with district design standards, building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainability goals.
Provide technical guidance during project planning and design phases, ensuring designs are cost‑efficient, safe, and functional for educational needs.
Collaborate with architects, consultants, and engineers to resolve technical issues and optimize project designs.
Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Establish construction quality assurance procedures and oversee inspections, testing, and acceptance of completed work.
Resolve construction‑related technical issues in coordination with contractors, PMFs, and district staff.
Maintain and update the district’s Engineering Design Standards and technical specifications, ensuring consistency across all projects.
Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation of engineering reviews and construction oversight.
Develop and manage budgets for engineering services, design review, and construction quality assurance.
Monitor project expenditures, recommend cost‑saving measures, and ensure responsible use of district resources.
Participate in procurement processes, including review of engineering scopes, consultant/contractor proposals, and bid evaluations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.
Master’s Degree from an accredited university preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) in the State of Texas required.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction oversight, or facilities design, including at least 5 years in a leadership role required.
Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, educational facility design standards, and construction quality control practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles in MEP, structural, and civil disciplines.
Strong understanding of construction management, cost estimation, and project scheduling.
Familiarity with educational facility standards, building codes, and accessibility requirements.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead cross‑functional teams.
Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
Proficiency with project management software.
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Lead, mentor, and manage a team of engineers and technical staff, fostering collaboration, professional growth, and accountability.
Establish and enforce departmental goals, priorities, and performance standards aligned with district objectives.
Coordinate with district leadership, Maintenance & Facilities, other District Departments, Construction Services, and Project Management Firms (PMFs) to align engineering services with the district’s capital improvement plans.
Oversee review of all engineering design plans for new construction, additions, and renovations to ensure compliance with district design standards, building codes, accessibility requirements, and sustainability goals.
Provide technical guidance during project planning and design phases, ensuring designs are cost‑efficient, safe, and functional for educational needs.
Collaborate with architects, consultants, and engineers to resolve technical issues and optimize project designs.
Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved plans, specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
Establish construction quality assurance procedures and oversee inspections, testing, and acceptance of completed work.
Resolve construction‑related technical issues in coordination with contractors, PMFs, and district staff.
Maintain and update the district’s Engineering Design Standards and technical specifications, ensuring consistency across all projects.
Support internal and external audits by maintaining accurate documentation of engineering reviews and construction oversight.
Develop and manage budgets for engineering services, design review, and construction quality assurance.
Monitor project expenditures, recommend cost‑saving measures, and ensure responsible use of district resources.
Participate in procurement processes, including review of engineering scopes, consultant/contractor proposals, and bid evaluations.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.
Master’s Degree from an accredited university preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) in the State of Texas required.
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction oversight, or facilities design, including at least 5 years in a leadership role required.
Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, educational facility design standards, and construction quality control practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
Extensive knowledge of engineering principles in MEP, structural, and civil disciplines.
Strong understanding of construction management, cost estimation, and project scheduling.
Familiarity with educational facility standards, building codes, and accessibility requirements.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects and lead cross‑functional teams.
Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
Proficiency with project management software.
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