Punahou School covers 76 acres at the edge of Manoa Valley in Honolulu.  Punahou’s campus reflects a rich history and is home to buildings from the 19th century as well as outstanding facilities built in recent years to support the changes in instructional program and to meet the highest level of sustainable building standards.  The campus includes more than 50 school buildings built to support teaching and learning. In addition to classroom spaces, there are dedicated arts, theater and athletics facilities as well as creating learning spaces. These flexible spaces, developed in buildings across campus, offer opportunities for diverse, hands-on learning experiences.  

The Assistant Director of Physical Plant works in partnership with the Director of Physical Plant in their efforts to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for the students and employees of Punahou School, while maintaining the facilities with visionary purpose for future generations.  The position provides and directs timely service in support of the mission and goals of the School, and ensures the campus provides a positive visual image through proper building maintenance, operations, grounds care, and custodial services.  The Assistant Director is also responsible for providing direct support to the Director with the managing and directing the Physical Plant Department which consists of over 100 employees. Main duties will include, but are not limited to:   

• Support the Director of Physical Plant in various capacities relating to Campus Master Planning, Strategic Planning, Master/Core/Facility Events, Physical Plant Financial Analyses and Budgets, Capital and Operational Projects, Regulatory/Compliance issues, and other areas as needed.
• As assigned by the Director, responsible for managing the following departments with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation:  Construction Management, Maintenance, Operations, Grounds, Custodial, and Athletics Support.  
• Acts as a Point of Contact/Representative for Physical Plant in supporting and evaluating major requests/needs of various departments and constituencies on Campus.  
• Responsible for obtaining and compiling estimates/bids, review/awarding of bids after conferring with the Director, coordination/management of awarded work, and ensures quality of completed work relative to: Capital Budget, Operational Budget, and Capital/Prismm Projects.

Position Details: 
Department: Physical Plant
Status: Full-Time Regular  
FLSA: Exempt 
Work Year: 12 Months
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Occasional after-hours/weekend work as needed