Interim Assistant Director of Facilities, Capital Outlay Projects
Salary
$135,516.00 - $200,244.00 Annually
Location
Irvine Valley College - Irvine, CA
Job Type
Acting or Interim Assignment
Job Number
202401118
Office, Division, or School
IVC - Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
7/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Culture of Care:
At the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), we foster a Culture of Care grounded in connection, collaboration, inclusion, and service. We seek employees who contribute to a welcoming, student-centered environment and who understand the important role every position plays in advancing student success and strengthening our District community. Our employees build meaningful relationships, demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and promote a culture of belonging, engagement, and mutual respect.
Join SOCCCD and be part of a community dedicated to connection, purpose, and impact. We are seeking collaborative professionals committed to supporting students, creating meaningful experiences, and contributing to an inclusive and supportive workplace. Every employee helps shape a Caring District-one where students, colleagues, and the broader community feel valued, respected, and empowered. If you are passionate about service and making a positive difference, we invite you to bring your talents to our team.
Application Instructions:
Description
Specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the position. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
To assist assigned community college's Director of Facilities or Senior Director of Facilities to plan and develop college-level capital outlay projects and to act as liaison on District-level capital outlay projects, as appropriate, including contributing to District efforts relative to needs assessments, coordinating academic schedules with construction schedules, and provide supporting documentation; and to participate in District meetings for planning, design, and construction or remodeling of College facilities.
To foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the District; lead by example; actively participate in and support District-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from the assigned Director of Facilities, Senior Director of Facilities or designee of the President.
Exercises direct supervision over employees and/or contracted personnel as assigned.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties and responsibilities are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Assist the assigned college's Senior Director of Facilities or Director of Facilities to coordinate efforts with District-managed capital outlay projects, services and other areas of assigned work; assist in the preparation of the space inventory and maintenance of up-to-date College facilities plans, work with the District Purchasing office in the development of bid documents for College projects; and assist in evaluating College facilities including coordination with College personnel to determine rehab and replacement needs of existing facilities.
Coordinate with College and contract personnel when identifying needs to ensure that the most up-to-date technology is used; represent the College facilities' points of view and positions at District and College meetings; interface with City and County representatives on College managed improvements, including the local fire authority, as required.
Attend, collaborate and contribute to District Services Education and Facilities Master Planning meetings with administrators, faculty and staff; coordinate and supervise the design of college level projects with architects, other consultants, staff and faculty as directed; obtain surveys and soil tests required by architects and engineers for college level projects; and coordinate with District Services on various services for District managed projects.
Attend district-wide committees as assigned which may include contributing to the following: review of the policies and practices for providing design and construction support technical assistance services; provide college perspective relative to the parameters and criteria for project designs; and assist in implementing design and technical standards.
Set up priorities and ensure the efficient utilization of available College assets; coordinate Maintenance and Operations staff in the facilities plan review process for appropriate college construction or renovation projects including final review of any plan changes just prior to bidding; ensure the continued and on-going review of technical standards.
Coordinate solicitation and review of proposals to obtain contractors for projects below bid limit; for project above the bid limit: Assist District with review of bid alternates and addenda to ensure conformance with college standards; attend pre-bid conferences; attend bid opening, attend weekly construction progress meetings and participate in close out activities.
Assist in developing, preparing and administering project scope, budgets and schedules for college level projects including: status reports; purchase requisitions, purchase orders, change orders, and payment applications; review and negotiate claims; and prepare agenda items for submittal to Purchasing Department for review and for Board approval as needed; coordinate information as requested for construction inspectors, soils engineers, material testing labs and other consultants; act as College representative in the administration of assigned construction contracts including monitoring and evaluating the work of contractors to ensure accurate payment and timely completion of contractual requirements; and work with architects, inspectors and contractors as needed to complete projects including punch list, submittals, training of Maintenance and Operations personnel.
Coordinate keying of new facilities and assist in coordinating the implementation of telecommunication requirements and equipment; coordinate installation of utility company services including electrical, gas, water; obtain operating permits; assist with furnishing and move-in of new facility.
Maintain an effective and cooperative working relationship with all College and District Services personnel, including administration, faculty and classified personnel; provide College administrators and other district personnel with regular updates on projects and activities as requested; interact directly with College administrators with policy-level responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the Districts mission and philosophy.
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
Experience:
At least three years of increasingly responsible construction management experience, including responsibility for major capital project planning, coordination and implementation.
Commitment to equity and diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices within an educational environment.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND/OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California driver's license.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable codes, laws rules and regulations.
Budget preparation, administration and control.
Construction management.
Construction permit procedures.
Correct English composition, grammar, spelling and vocabulary.
Design, development, construction and implementation of major capital projects.
District and College policies, procedures, organization, operations and objectives.
Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and diplomacy.
Operation of computer and office equipment.
Operation of computer, peripherals and software programs, including database management, spreadsheet, word processing and specialized software.
Oral and written communication skills, including public presentation techniques.
Planning and organizational skills.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles of management, supervision and training.
Public contract administration.
State, local and federal laws, regulations, codes and requirements related to the design and construction of capital facilities projects.
ABILITY TO:
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations.
Assure compliance with legal requirements and District policies.
Collect, compile and analyze data.
Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse constituencies within and outside of the District.
Develop monitor, review and manage college level construction budgets.
Encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality
services.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Interpret, apply and explain applicable federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.
Lead and facilitate group meetings effectively.
Make informational and persuasive oral and written presentations.
Operate office equipment such as computer, printer, calculator, copier and facsimile machine.
Participate with District in the design and construction of capital facilities construction projects.
Plan, organize and direct the work of consultants and contractors.
Prepare and present complex ideas and processes clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
Read blueprints and construction drawings.
Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
Represent the College at meetings with others, regarding the construction and remodeling of College facilities.
Understand and effectively and collaboratively work in a complicated multi-college environment, as well as within a system of community college districts.
Use independent judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Work effectively with others to achieve common goals and work collaboratively and effectively with departments at District Services responsible for Facilities Planning and Purchasing/Contracts.
Prepare oral and written reports and recommendations.
Provide specialized information and assistance to students, staff, and the general public.
Relate effectively to people of varied academic, cultural and socio-economic background, using tact, diplomacy and courtesy.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
Select, train, lead, direct, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Understand and effectively and collaboratively work in a complicated multi-college environment, as well as within a system of community college districts.
Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
Work effectively with administrators, faculty, support staff as well as representatives of business and governmental institutions.
Work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
Work independently with little direction.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Work Environment:
Certain duties are performed primarily in an office environment at a desk or computer workstation. Incumbents are subject to uneven circulation paths, frequent interruptions and contact with others, in person and on the telephone. Work also requires frequent travel to various locations to attend meetings, inspect construction sites and conduct work. Must use/wear safety equipment, such as hard hat, boots, construction vest and eye protection while visiting construction sites.
Physical Demands:
Typically requires the ability to sit for long periods; use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard; remember key information and concentrate for prolonged periods; see to read all printed materials including, fine print and computer screen; hear and understand voices to conduct face-to-face and telephone conversations; speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard within a normal conversational distance or on the telephone; transport self to places necessary to perform job such as meeting locations and visit and inspect construction sites; walk over uneven surfaces and through construction environments at various levels of completion, regularly bend at the waist and reach overhead, above shoulders and diagonally; lift, push, pull, move and/or carry objects weighing up to a maximum of 25 pounds.
Supplemental Information
This is a temporary assignment only available to eligible, qualified applicants.
If selected for an interview, interviews are expected to be conducted on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Range 14 of the District Management Team Salary Schedule
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 40
Months per Year 12
Notice to all Candidates for Employment:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. The South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) will not sponsor any visa applications.
Employees must reside in California while employed with the SOCCCD.
California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement System:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with the SOCCCD will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the SOCCCD to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
Disability Accommodations:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or evaluation process, please notify Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the job posting close or initial screening date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu.
Attendance Requirement:
All SOCCCD employees are required to report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
Campus Crime and Safety Awareness:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at www.ivc.edu or www.saddleback.edu. Paper copies are available in the Human Resources office upon request.
Non-Discrimination Notice:
The SOCCCD provides access to its services, classes, and programs without regard to national origin, immigration status, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, military and veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
California Fair Chance Act:
The SOCCCD will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the SOCCCD is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access:
The SOCCCD is looking for equity and inclusion-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to the understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present within our community.
The SOCCCD is committed to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to succeed in their classes and as such, to eliminating institutional barriers that disproportionately impact students of color. Irvine Valley College and Saddleback College are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds can thrive academically and professionally.
Irvine Valley College (IVC) serves approximately 21,584 students, reflecting a rich diversity: 41% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 21% Hispanic/Latino, 8% Southwest Asian and North African, 5% two or more races, and 21% White in Fall 2024.
Similarly, Saddleback College (SC) serves around 25,789 students, with demographics showing 12% Asian, 2% Black/African-American, 29% Hispanic/Latino, 5% two or more races, and 47% White in Fall 2024.
These numbers underscore the importance of our commitment to eliminating equity gaps across all student demographics through implementing dynamic, student-centered practices and policies. To support the academic and career success of our diverse student body, we seek a candidate who will actively contribute to our mission of inclusivity and support. The ideal candidates values will align with SOCCCD's goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is compliant and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants are evaluated for employment without regard to ethnicity or race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, age, veteran status, political or organizational affiliation, or any other protected characteristic in compliance with federal and California law.
THE SOCCCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
General Information:
For general information about benefits, including eligibility requirements, please visit the benefits webpage on the South Orange County Community College District ("District") website.
Link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/business-services/employee-benefits
Retiree Benefits:
Faculty (Full-Time)
Present medical, vision, and dental benefits for those retirees who were employed full-time by the District for ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who have reached the age of fifty-five (55), and who meet the eligibility requirements described in the collective bargaining agreement, and for the dependents of eligible retirees, shall continue until the retiree reaches the age of Medicare eligibility. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.
For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement on the District website.
Link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules
Staff (California School Employees Association ("CSEA"))
Effective July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2026, bargaining unit members who retire from the District and the California Public Employees Retirement System ("CalPERS")/California State Teachers' Retirement System ("CalSTRS") concurrently at sixty (60) years of age or older who have been employed by the District for at least ten (10) consecutive years, during which they were health benefit eligible under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement immediately prior to retirement, shall receive the same District contribution as provided active bargaining unit members under the collective bargaining agreement, toward health benefits specified under the collective bargaining agreement, excluding long term disability and life insurance, the legal assistance program and long term care insurance, until age sixty-five (65) or until the bargaining unit member becomes eligible for Medicare, whichever is sooner.
OR
Effective July 1, 2026, bargaining unit members will receive the District offered medical, vision, and dental benefits for those retirees who retire July 1, 2026, or thereafter, who were employed full-time by the District for ten (10) years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who have reached the age of fifty-five (55), and who meet the requirements described in the collective bargaining agreement. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.
For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable collective bargaining agreement on the District website.
Link: https://www.socccd.edu/departments/human-resources/contracts-and-salary-schedules
Management
Medical, dental, and vision benefits in effect in the District at the time of retirement of a management team member shall continue in effect upon the employees retirement for those employees who have been actively employed full-time and receiving full-time benefits by the District for ten (10) consecutive years immediately preceding the date of retirement and who concurrently retire from either CalSTRS and/or CalPERS. The retiree may be eligible for continued benefits after reaching the age of Medicare eligibility.
For more information about retiree benefits, including eligibility requirements, please refer to the applicable board policy and/or administrative regulation on the District website.
Link: https://www.socccd.edu/board-trustees/board-policies
Employer South Orange County Community College District
Address 28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, California, 92692
Phone (949) 582-4850
Website https://www.socccd.edu/
South Orange County Community College District encompasses 382 square miles in south Orange County serving over 909,000 residents in 26 communities. We know that higher education is directly linked to quality of life and economic vitality. We have helped generations of families achieve their educational and career goals since 1967.