Executive Director, Facilities Management and Planning - Facilities Department (2025-26) at Oakland Unified School District

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the general direction of Senior Leadership, the Executive Director of Facilities Planning, Capital Programs, and Management is responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and execution of all facility-related initiatives across the District. This includes the development and implementation of the Facilities Master Plan, management of new construction and modernization projects, and coordination of capital improvement programs to ensure safe, equitable, and high-quality learning environments. The Executive Director serves as the primary liaison between the District, school communities, architects, contractors, and public agencies—ensuring alignment with educational goals, regulatory compliance, and fiscal accountability. Responsibilities include overseeing site acquisition, managing funding applications and bond expenditures, monitoring construction progress and budgets, guiding long-range facilities planning, and ensuring transparency with stakeholders through effective communication and community engagement. The role also includes supervising multidisciplinary teams, establishing operational standards, and leading cross-departmental efforts to deliver efficient, innovative, and equity-focused facility solutions. BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Facilities, the Executive Director of Facilities Management and Planning plans, organizes, directs, and reviews activities related to facilities planning and design, school utilization, and real estate management, to ensure that all facilities meet the highest standards of design, construction, and appropriateness for the educational activities they were intended to foster; and all new educational facilities are constructed in a manner consistent with the highest standards of efficiency, safety, economy, and quality.

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