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Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Friday, August 28, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP Pay Grade 22 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 
2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and        worksite?
3.   If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or            school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $88,824.00 

Salary Max:   $171,055.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Provides leadership as the director responsible for ensuring the successful development, coordination, and implementation of all design activities pertaining to the District’s Capital Construction projects, including coordination with Advanced Planning, Capital Construction, Maintenance and other relevant departments. Coordinates the design development process, and subsequent project hand-off and assistance to the construction team. Provides strategic leadership, assumes responsibility for design matters, and deploys staff resources to accomplish this goal.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1.           Participates in the analysis of capital facilities needs and directs the preparation of design options to maximize District resources.

2.           Directs and coordinates the efforts of in-house staff, professional consultants and school site administrators to design projects and determine the most desirable, cost effective and time expedient delivery of educational facilities projects included in the Capital Plan.

3.           Leads project development team responsible for the design development of the capital program with the strategic intent of delivering projects that are successful in terms of safety, quality, budget and schedule which results in lowest life cycle costs to the District.

4.           Manages the efforts of Design Project Managers and other design professionals to ensure the timely implementation of projects included in the Capital Plan.

5.           Maintains current working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and rules pertaining to the design and construction of education and ancillary facilities.

6.           Supervises and serves as a mentor to assigned project managers. Monitors the design process and conducts performance evaluations in accordance with District procedures. Supports effective communication and proposes and/or shares best practices among stakeholders.

7.           Promotes strategies and tracks metrics as outlined in department’s strategic plan. Responsible for tracking and reporting status of projects.

8.           Participates in the development of the District’s Five-Year Work Plan and makes recommendations on the allocation of capital resources.

9.           Ensures an effective and cooperative working relationship with Planning, Capital Improvement and Maintenance departments to ensure a fully coordinated effort.

10.        Coordinates training to ensure the consistent application of policies and procedures.

11.        Meets and solicits input from Region Center administrators, school principals and central office department personnel. Serves as project contact and liaison for school principals and communities in all design matters related to any assigned project(s). Ensures that project information is provided to municipal authorities and regulatory agencies.

12.        Performs other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1.           Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or related field.

2.           Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience.

3.           Knowledge of Metropolitan Miami-Dade County and Municipal Zoning Codes and State of Florida Growth Management Laws.

4.           Knowledge of delivery of educational services in a large, complex urban school system.

5.           Management and organization leadership skills as evidenced by submitted records of experience.

6.           Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Job Posting Details

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 9, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (EST). This is an MEP Pay Grade 21 position. Candidates need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

1. Current Resume
2. Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application.  References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Administrative Questionnaire: Candidates must complete the Administrative Questionnaire in order to be considered for an interview. The Administrative Questionnaire is embedded in SuccessFactors and the three questions are as follows:

1.   Why are you applying for this position at this specific time? 
2.   What specific skills, knowledge, and experiences do you have that will meet the needs of this particular position and        worksite?
3.   If you are hired for this position, what will you do in the first 90 days that will have an impact on the department or            school site and why?

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position.   You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile. 

Veteran’s Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position.  Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview.  Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

Personnel Services and Fingerprinting

Please see the link to the new Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

This site was implemented under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025), effective 1-1-2026

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min:   $88,824.00 

Salary Max:

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!