Position Title:
Facilities Program Manager

Position Description:

The SERRC Facilities Program provides school districts with comprehensive services and technical guidance to support the planning, development, and maintenance of educational facilities aligned with instructional needs.

Position Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Facilities Program Manager leads SERRC’s Facilities Program and is responsible for program planning, financial performance, personnel supervision, client relations, and oversight of contracted services. The Manager establishes priorities, assigns resources, monitors service quality, and ensures that program activities meet applicable contractual, grant, and regulatory requirements. The Manager also provides direct technical and project administration services as assigned.

Reports to:

Executive Director

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Program Leadership and Personnel Management

●        Direct, supervise, evaluate, and mentor Facilities Program staff.

●        Serve as a member of SERRC’s operational leadership team.

●        Provide oversight for the construction, improvement, and ongoing maintenance of SERRC buildings and office facilities.

●        Lead proposal development and grant writing initiatives to secure funding and expand service offerings.

●        Represent SERRC at local, regional, and state levels through presentations, educational conferences, and committee participation.

CIP Major Maintenance and Project Administration

●        Provide comprehensive project administration, technical assistance, and owner’s representative services to school districts for CIP major maintenance and capital construction projects.

●        Guide school districts through the planning, preparation, and submission of CIP grant applications.

●        Serve as the primary liaison between local school districts, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED), and other relevant agencies and organizations.

●        Oversee and provide project administration and owner’s representative services within SERRC’s contracted scope, coordinating responsibilities among district staff, design professionals, and construction contractors.

●        Develop Educational Specifications that articulate the direct relationship between physical facilities and student academic achievement.

Regulatory Compliance and Technical Services

●        Conduct required AHERA asbestos reinspections at urban and remote school facilities in full compliance with state and federal reporting standards.

●        Assist school districts with the implementation, optimization, and training for SERRC’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

●        Research, design, and deliver targeted facility maintenance training programs and workshops for district personnel.

Business Development and Client Relations

●        Develop and manage the annual program budget, including projecting revenue and expenditures, proposing service fees, allocating staff resources, monitoring workloads and billable time, and reviewing contract performance.

●        Cultivate and maintain strong professional networks with school district superintendents, community stakeholders, and agency leaders to generate contractual opportunities.

●        Identify, evaluate, and develop new facility services to meet client needs.

●        Travel to urban and remote school district sites using various modes of transportation as required.

●        Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Deputy Director.

Position Qualifications

Professional Experience

●        Demonstrated experience in program or project administration, preferably within educational, municipal, or public-sector facilities management.

●        Proven experience in school facility planning, construction management, and the administration of public sector grants and construction contracts.

●        Hands-on experience administering CIP major maintenance projects, capital improvement funding, and public agency project workflows.

●        Experience designing and facilitating professional development workshops or technical training programs.

●        Grant writing and contract negotiation experience strongly preferred.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

●        In-depth knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and regulations governing facilities management, grant administration, and Alaska Academic Standards.

●        Proficiency in AHERA regulations, management planning, and reporting requirements.

●        Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to prepare industry-standard reports, educational specifications, and executive project documentation.

Certifications and Requirements

●        Required Certification: AHERA Asbestos Building Inspector and Management Planner certifications.  Training and certification opportunities may be provided.

●        Travel: Ability to conduct physical inspections and travel to remote, rural school sites via varied transportation methods.

Core Competencies

●        Leadership: Proven ability to manage, coordinate, and evaluate multi-disciplinary team members.

●        Cultural Competency: Strong capacity to engage, communicate, and collaborate effectively with culturally diverse populations, rural communities, and local leadership.

●        Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build trusting partnerships with school district superintendents, community boards, and state agencies.

Position Location:Juneau, Alaska, preferred. Qualified candidates residing elsewhere in Alaska may be considered for remote instruction, depending on program needs.

Working Hours:
Full-time, 230-day contract. Start March 1, 2027

Salary:
$340.00/day

Physical Demands: The position may require the following physical requirements while reviewing on-site construction needs and project progress.  Standing, walking for long periods on unstable surfaces and in inclement weather, including rain, snow, sleet, and cold weather.  Bending, stooping, crouching and kneeling frequently to inspect installations and review project needs. Occasionally may lift and carry materials up to 25lbs.  Occasionally climb ladders or scaffolding, and move safely through active construction sites and difficult-to-access areas. 

Fingerprints:
This position may require a Criminal Justice Fingerprint and Background check.

Benefits:
SERRC offers an excellent benefits package, including State of Alaska retirement plan (TRS/PERS), health benefits, and sick and annual/personal leave, depending on the length of the employment contract. Employees who work 173 days or more during the contract year are eligible for full-time benefits.

SERRC is an equal opportunity employer. SERRC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, SERRC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Executive Director or Director of HR.