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Gwinnett County Public Schools · 1 day ago

Capital Projects Manager - Purchasing Office

Gwinnett County, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Capital Projects Manager for their Purchasing Office. The role involves managing the procurement and capital project management services related to furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the district, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with Board policies.

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Responsibilities

Manage and supervise staff in the planning, contracting, and procurement of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and capital project management services for the district, including the equipping of new schools, additional classrooms, and administrative facilities

Oversee capital project management for the deployment of furniture, fixtures, and equipment for all GCPS schools and building addition projects, as well as refurbishment of existing facilities and offices as needed throughout the school district

Initiate the development of project charters

Plan scope, schedules, work teams, and attainment of project and budget approvals

Ensure that project phases are defined and executed as outlined in project schedules

Monitor and control projects so that potential issues may be addressed promptly, without adversely affecting the project budget and scope

Confirm that project activities are finalized and perform post-project analysis to improve future project success

Manage procurement process for capital projects and all furniture, fixtures, and equipment across the school district

Compile requirements and maintain documentation relating to furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the district as it pertains to school retrofits, new schools, growth requests, and the central office

Ensure Board policies related to purchasing furniture, fixtures, equipment, supplies, and services are achieved

Manage the procurement and compliance for capital purchases

Review and approve requests from local schools and administrative staff for furniture, fixtures, and equipment

Order new, growth, or replacement for furniture, fixtures, and equipment as needed

Manage new furniture and reusable furniture inventory levels stocked in the Property Warehouse

Ensure purchasing processes are followed so that orders flow systematically and efficiently

Oversee the Basic Equipment List (BEL) for assigned commodities

Update and revise the BEL as needed to fulfill customer needs and complete project plans

Research and find alternatives for non-standard BEL items to meet project needs and per GCPS Purchasing Policy

Meet with School and GCPS District Leadership as requested to evaluate issues with and the status of existing furniture and make recommendations for new replacement items

Work with the Purchasing Buyer and Senior Buyer to ensure the PeopleSoft furniture catalog is up-to-date

Coordinate furniture, fixtures, and equipment procurement with schools, offices, and departments for cataloged items

Effectively communicate across the organization about orders and district purchasing policies regarding furniture, fixtures, and equipment

Manage purchasing procedures regarding growth and replacement to ensure equitable allocation of resources

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project Management CertificationProject Management ExperienceMicrosoft OfficePeopleSoftEUNA ProcurementEUNA MarketplaceCustomer Service OrientationMathematical CalculationsComputer Data EntryEffective Communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent required

Five years of experience in project management or a related field required

Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage functions related to furniture, fixtures and equipment capital project management

Ability to be customer service oriented to internal and external customers and effectively communicate with school system employees, team leads and contractors

Ability to use an automated computer system designed to track purchase orders and project schedules

Ability to make mathematical calculations and complete computer data entry with speed and accuracy

Proficient computer skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft, EUNA Procurement and EUNA Marketplace applications