The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Finance and Operations, Division of District Support, District Facilities Branch has an opening for an KDE Capital Construction Project Manager.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
The department's major activities include:
- Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system;
- Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum;
- Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations;
- Overseeing the state education technology system; and
- Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws.
- Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Provides overall management and direct supervision to staff administering regulations, processes and support local boards of education (BOE) related to capital construction projects, district facility planning, real property transactions; and the state-wide inventory of school buildings regarding age, physical condition and educational suitability to Kentucky's K-12 public school districts.; and perform other duties as assigned.
Supervises work of Facilities Branch, including management of personnel, schedules and processes. Provides direct supervision to staff, including approval of leave requests, timesheets, and complete performance evaluations. Provides positive team leadership and effectuates change in branch as needed. Ensures the branch is providing appropriate customer service to local boards of education.
Reviews and amends branch procedures/processes to ensure they are efficient and meet current needs. Provides staff with support and guidance in transactional work while supervising these efforts. Provides problem solving and resolutions for all district facility issues elevated to the District Facilities Branch.
Provides presentations and training to local boards of education, professional associations, educational cooperatives and other state agencies related to school construction, district facility planning, and property. Assists assistant director/director in review/development of KY Board of Education waivers, potential legislation and administrative regulations.
Supervises and supports branch staff in the administration of the standardized process for evaluating the overall quality and condition of all K-12 public school buildings across the state for assigned districts. Drafts communications relating to new policies, regulations, and processes. Fulfills open records requests and responds to commissioner's correspondence.
Counsels, reviews and evaluates school districts and their consultants regarding district facility plans and property acquisition and disposal. Applies applicable statutes KRS 162.060, .160 and 45A.352 and regulations 702 KAR 4:160, 4:170. Reviews and evaluates design and construction documents for school districts not adopting HB727.
Benefits and Perks:
· Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
· Life Insurance
· Retirement savings.
· Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
· Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
· Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Employee Resource Groups
· Employee Recognition
· Employee Wellness Programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience as a licensed professional architect, licensed professional engineer, licensed professional landscape architect or certified interior designer.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a professional architect by the Kentucky Board of Architects https://boa.ky.gov/ , OR must be licensed as a professional engineer by the Kentucky Board of Engineers & Land Surveyors. https://kyboels.ky.gov/, OR, must be registered as a professional landscape architect by the Kentucky Board of Landscape Architect https://kbla.ky.gov/Pages/Index.aspx OR, must
be certified as a Certified Interior Designer by the Kentucky Board of Architects https://kyboels.ky.gov/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Pay Grade: 17
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $4,792.46-$6,254.30
Position Number: 31176756
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries about this position should be directed to: Katlyn Comley, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771.
Email: katlyn.comley@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position: 6/6/26 8pm EST
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at
1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D