Assistant Director, Project Controls (Immediate Opening)

Job Description Revised: 10/16/2026

Position Title: Assistant Director, Project Controls Job Title: Assistant Director, Project Controls Function: Real Estate & Construction Family: Construction Reports to: Director, Operations

Terms of Employment: Pay Grade: E18 Minimum Salary: * $79,200 Mid-Point Salary: $95,107

• Salary is determined on directly related experience supported by a service record or experience affidavit. For more information on our pay policy, please refer to the Compensation Resource Manual. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date. Minimum Workdays: 240

Type of Assignment: Full-Time; Exempt Contract Type: Non-Chapter 21 Funding Source: This position is locally and bond funded.

Job Scope

Oversees daily operation of one or more functions of a department or a campus. Directs staff in the development and implementation of function or campus policies, procedures, and programs. Adheres to both district policy and governmental regulations concerning function or campus operations. Manages team or campus structure, development, training, and planning.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Project Controls actualizes the goals of the Board of Trustees, Superintendent of Schools, and the San Antonio ISD community through the direction and monitoring of project controls best practices related to District-wide capital improvements. Oversees the day to day project controls of Construction & Development Services operations. Provides support to the Deputy Chief Operations Officer in the accounting and financial reporting for capital improvement and bond expenditures, internal and external audits, projections and budget management and department operations. Ensures for the Department's compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), TEA Financial Accountability System Resource Guide (FASRG), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and pronouncements, U.S. OMB CFR 200 Uniform Guidance (Federal Grants) and other regulatory guidance for capital related transactions.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

1. Ensures the timely and accurate reporting of capital and bond related transactions .
2. Develops a document management system for project files, construction documents, record drawings, materials and products incorporated into buildings.
3. Prepares departmental reports, as needed, to include monthly accounting reports for all capital improvement projects and Departmental audit reports.
4. Identifies improvement areas and recommends new solutions to problems to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas.
5. Ensures compliance with regulations and school district requirements in the performance of administrative work.

Job Description Revised: 10/16/2026

6. Communicates changes to contract or purchasing policies and procedures to the Construction & Development Services staff.
7. Advises the Deputy Chief Operations Officer, on matters regarding assigned functions/departments.
8. Prepares monthly vendor payment reports and tracks Small, Women, Minority-Owned Business Enterprise payments.
9. Maintains financial information, files, and records, both manual and electronic for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
10. Communicates with vendors on District Policy for submitting payments and responding to warranty requests.
11. Provides direction, management, and supervision to ensure compliance with district, state and national policies and procedures.
12. Produces field reports as necessary for the accomplishment of job requirements.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned within the appropriate skill and experience capabilities expected for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university or 4 years equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in Project Controls or related field with increasingly complex projects and direct projects
• Progressive leadership experience to include: o Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Managing employees or teams. o Coaching, Mentoring, Developing, and Performance Managing employees or teams.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the employee

Preferred Requirements

• 10+ years in Project Controls or related field with increasingly complex projects and direct project s
• 2 years supervisory experience o Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, and Managing employees or teams. o Coaching, Mentoring, Developing, and Performance Managing employees or teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to work successfully with district stakeholders, outside vendors, and the community in a collaborative manner.
• Familiarity with design and construction industries.
• Knowledge of school district purchasing and bidding processes .
• Knowledge of school district operations.
• Ability to define problems, draw conclusions and problem solve.
• Leadership and organizational skills.
• Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.

Job Description Revised: 10/16/2026 Working Conditions

Work Environment:

• Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, teacher resource materials and equipment, copier, fax, and other equipment applicable to position.
• Frequent exposure to: temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise. Occasional exposure to: biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc .

Physical Demands/Requirements:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions/deadlines and prolonged or irregular hours; Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; Occasional: Lifting and carrying 10-25 pounds frequently, 25-40 pounds occasionally, more than 45 pounds infrequently with assistance; Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically; May be required under specific circumstances to provide physical restraint of students in danger of causing harm to themselves or others; Frequent districtwide and occasional statewide travel.

Supervisory Responsibilities / Direct Reports

• Project Control Coordinator

San Antonio ISD is committed to non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, culture, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, appearance, immigration/citizenship status, home language, socioeconomic status, or disability in its educational programs, services, and District business functions.

Information on persons designated to handle inquiries regarding non -discrimination policies can be found within SAISD Board Policies DIA(EXHIBIT) or FFH(EXHIBIT), available online at: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176.

San Antonio ISD está comprometido a no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, origen étnico, cultura, religión, origen nacional, edad, sexo, identidad sexual, expresión de género, orientación sexual, apariencia, estado inmigratorio/de ciudadanía, idioma natal, estado socioeconómico o discapacidad en sus programas educativos, servicios y funciones de negocios del Distrito.

La información sobre las personas designadas para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación se encuentra bajo las Políticas de la Junta Directiva DIA (Prueba documental) o FFH (Prueba documental) de SAISD, disponible en línea bajo: https://pol.tasb.org/PolicyOnline?key=176

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