DeKalb County School District · 1 month ago
Central Office _ Chief of Capital Improvement (Superintendent`s Office) 2025-2026
Stone Mountain, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expDeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced Chief of Capital Improvement to provide strategic leadership for district-wide construction and capital improvement initiatives. This role involves overseeing project management, budgeting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure safe and efficient learning environments are delivered on time and within budget.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Provides executive leadership for all capital improvement and construction programs, including new school construction, major renovations, and modernization efforts
Oversees project planning and execution, ensuring design, permitting, bidding, construction, and closeout processes align with district goals and industry best practices
Ensures compliance with all applicable building codes, safety regulations, and local, state, and federal construction standards
Directs the development and implementation of short- and long-range capital improvement plans aligned with organizational priorities
Manages capital budgets and financial accountability, including forecasting, expenditure oversight, cost controls, and E-SPLOST funding compliance
Provides regular program updates to district leadership, the Board of Education, and the community regarding project status, timelines, and budget performance
Oversees vendor, contractor, and consultant performance, including adherence to procurement requirements, contract obligations, and quality standards
Leads and develops departmental staff, providing supervision, mentorship, and evaluation to ensure effective project management and professional growth
Collaborates with internal stakeholders, including Facilities Maintenance, Transportation, Security, Technology, and Instruction, to ensure projects support district operational needs
Engages with community stakeholders and external agencies, serving as a liaison to address issues, share information, and ensure regulatory and municipal coordination
Identifies and mitigates risks related to construction activities, legal requirements, environmental concerns, and project timelines
Ensures proper management of records, documentation, policies, and procedures to support transparency, accountability, and audit readiness
Performs other related duties as assigned to support the effective management of the district’s capital improvement program
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in construction management, capital planning, or facilities operations, including at least five (5) years in a senior leadership role
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale construction projects with budgets of at least $50 million, including responsibility for multi-million-dollar contracts and project delivery
A Support Personnel License from GaPSC is required
Experience managing K–12 or comparable large-scale public-sector construction programs required
Preferred
Professional certification preferred: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Professional Engineer (PE), Registered Architect (RA), or Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred
Company
DeKalb County School District
DeKalb County School District is Georgia’s 3rd largest preK-12 system, with 137 schools and centers, including school choice programs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erick Hofstetter
Chief Operating Officer
Antwyn Brown
Deputy Chief Operations Officer
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