Contract Manager (226 Days) Bond Funded

• Enhance the District’s communications effort by coordinating the preparation and presentation of architectural projects to the public and local authorities.
• Provide technical accountability on assigned projects, general supervision and technical guidance regarding design, and related disciplines.
• Supervise the development, updating, and implementation of the District’s educational specifications and design guidelines.
• Attend regular meetings with program managers, contractors and other specialists
• Oversee the preparation of conceptual designs, studies and technical documents in coordination with other technical staff and the project teams
• Evaluate technical recommendations provided by the Program Manager, Architects and others involved in all aspects of the planning, design and construction process. Provide timely input and professional opinion.
• Provide sign off at completion of each design phase and completion of construction.
• Provide summary briefings for areas of responsibility to the Director.
• Provide on-site monitoring and reports the status of assigned construction to the Director. Prepare and submit reports using the approved templates.
• Participate in various procurement processes, including selection, negotiations and contracting when required by the Bond Program procedures.
• Monitor the program manager’s performance relative to practices and after observation bring to attention any required improvements.
• Work with the Bond staff and Program Manager regarding compliance, procedural issues and the timely preparation and distribution of reports.
• Review and evaluate Program Managers during the procurement phase of the projects.
• Assist in the selection of Program Managers proposing to provide services for the Bond Office. Attend pre-proposal, pre-conference and other construction conferences as directed by the supervisor.
• Conduct field verification and observations at construction sites. Implement and maintain a standard reporting procedure for the District.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

• Required Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or construction
• Required 10+ Experience Direct - A minimum of ten years of directly related experience in construction, architecture, or engineering.
• Familiarity with K-12 design and construction issues and trends is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Windows, Office Professional, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal, reading and written communication skills. Bilingual preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, blueprints, architectural drawings and specification manuals.
• Candidate must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Through knowledge of theories, principles and practices of construction, engineering, and construction management.
• Through knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing school facilities construction.
• Through knowledge of equipment and construction techniques used in the design and construction of various school facilities and principles of engineering.
• Ability to analyze situations, identify problems and recommend solutions 

Job Details
Work Locations: Construction Services, 9400 N CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 800, Dallas, 75231
Job: CONTRACT MANAGER-CONS MGMT
Schedule: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 112,042.00
Median Salary: 124490.00
Job Posting: Sep 17, 2026