Director, Facility Planning, District Construction & Support Services

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range: Grade C: $184,508.30 - $247,258.76

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: CL26-01365

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: DO Business Services

Closing: 4/23/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION DETAILS

About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is one of the most established districts in the state and has been in operation for nearly 50 years. Located in the heart of Orange County, it is one of the largest of California's 72 community college districts, based on the number of credit and non-credit students. RSCCD encompasses 25 percent of Orange County's total area and serves a population of more than 700,000 residents in the communities of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.

RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian & Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.

At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.

About the Position
The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, classified staff, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.

Candidates will foster an inclusive and collaborative institutional culture that engages and supports faculty, classified staff, and students in achieving the college's mission and goals. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead and manage teams effectively while addressing the unique needs of diverse individuals within the organization. They should exhibit sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in their decision-making and interactions. Through strategic leadership and inclusive practices, they will empower students to reach their educational and career aspirations while ensuring faculty and classified staff are supported in fostering a creative, confident, and thriving community college environment.

CLASS SUMMARY
Directly responsible to the Assistant Vice Chancellor, Facility Planning & District Construction & Support Services, for leadership and administration in the areas of planning, design, bid preparation, construction delivery, maintenance, grounds keeping, custodial services and the day-to-day operations of the department. Supervises and evaluates staff assigned to the department and performs related duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct, administer and supervise the planning, design, bid preparation and construction execution of a wide array of projects and activities concurrently; assure projects are in compliance with district standards applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations; supervise staff, consultants, programs, construction and support services to ensure projects and activities are delivered in an effective, timely and responsible manner; interface with contractors or other professional consultants to resolve disputes through proper communication, negotiation and contract conformance review; assist in developing and implementing procedures and business practices related to facilities planning, design, contracting, bidding and construction, safety, fiscal budget management, cost controls, scheduling and other project management or department tools as needed; establish and evaluate district standards for materials, equipment, systems, and or other as deemed appropriate and necessary; review, develop, monitor and administer a variety of professional consultant, vendor and contractor contracts and assure compliance with provisions outlined in contracts; advise the Assistant Vice Chancellor on Board agenda items and management issues affecting the department and or projects; review systems and information to determine best practices, best products and applications as well as other technologies that may maximize the efficient use of resources.

Responsible for the day-to-day supervision and evaluation of staff assigned to the department, coordinate and assign work; oversee and manage the execution of essential duties related to facilities, maintenance, ground keeping and other services or projects in support of the District's Strategic Comprehensive Plan, Facility Master Plans, and other goals and objectives; assure the timely preparation, maintenance and distribution of various reports and records as required by federal, state, local and district regulations or as required by the district; participate in developing long range and strategic plans for facilities and operations; determine the need for scheduled maintenance and assist in preparation of plans; work collaboratively with college campuses and other facility sites to evaluate and assess condition needs and develop appropriate budgets, scope of work, and recommendations for delivery to ensure work is completed in a timely and cost efficient manner; attend a variety of meetings and participate in district-wide meetings as required; provide operational leadership to the district and other staff and consultants in the areas of facilities, planning, construction, maintenance, grounds keeping and custodial services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management or other related field; and eight years of increasingly responsible management experience in facilities planning and construction. Demonstrated experience in managing local bond and state funded projects is preferred. Experience working in a California community college facilities management position is preferred. Possession of a valid California driver's license is required.

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Principles of management, supervision and public administration; local, state and federal laws governing construction of facilities; Public works bidding process and applicable laws; building codes; construction delivery methods; building methods and materials; low voltage systems and other digital or network control systems; Division of State Architect requirements and building codes, and other agency requirements for facility planning and construction; safety practices required to comply with various safety and hazardous materials training requirements.

Ability to: Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse constituencies within and outside of the district; Read, interpret, and evaluate construction plans and specifications, including laws, policies, regulations and contracts; Administer multiple projects simultaneously; Evaluate the quality of work performed by outside professionals and contractors ; Ability to utilize CADD system and utilize drawings and plans in the California State Chancellor's Office facility database maintenance system; Drive a vehicle to conduct work and visit multiple facilities and active construction sites

Desirable Qualifications
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To ensure full consideration, all applicants must submit a complete online Rancho Santiago Community College District application that includes the items listed below by the position's closing date. Recruitment will review all applications for completeness, and only complete application packets will be forwarded to the screening committee for further review.

A Complete Application Packet Must Include the Following:

RSCCD Online Application
Cover Letter
Resume - details all relevant education, training, and other work experience
Academic Transcripts (Unofficial copies of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate transcripts).

Foreign Degrees
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is approved by or a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE), or Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC).

Application Screening
In addition to the requirements and responsibilities listed, the following criteria (as appropriate) may be considered in selecting candidates:

Education experience breadth and depth.
Work experience breadth and depth.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Program development.
Community involvement.
Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse socio-economic community.
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with others.

Based on the information presented in the application materials, a limited number of candidates with qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process, which may include a written test and an oral interview.

Meeting the position's minimum requirements does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed the most competitive in the applicant pool.

Interview
Applicants selected for an interview may be required to take additional tests or assessments and will be notified of such prior to the date of the interview. During the oral session, those selected for interviews will, in addition to the above, also be evaluated on the following factors:

Oral communication skills
Presentation
Problem-solving skills

A predetermined set of questions will be asked of all applicants interviewed. Applicants are requested to provide thorough yet concise information on their related experience to ensure the correct evaluation of their qualifications. Evaluation criteria will be applied consistently to all applicants.

Disability Accommodations
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Interviewing Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Recruitment Office in the Human Resources Division at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (714) 480-7455.

Conditions of Employment
The selected candidate is required to complete the following before employment as part of the onboarding process:

Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis Exam.
Fingerprints (by a Live Scan Agency at the candidate's expense, and clearance must be received before the first day of employment)
Submit official transcripts.

EEO STATEMENT
The Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the District is to encourage applications from persons who are economically disadvantaged and individuals belonging to significantly underrepresented groups within the District's workforce, including ethnic and racial minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. No person shall be denied employment because of ethnicity or race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or political or organizational affiliation.

RSCCD 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 employment offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if RSCCD 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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/rsccd/jobs/5236822/director-facility-planning-district-construction-support-services

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