Construction Coordinator

Marion-County-Public-Schools,-F; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Schools is seeking a Project Manager within the District Facilities Department to coordinate new construction, remodeling, and renovation projects. You will liaise with design professionals, contractors, sub-contractors, utility providers, and internal departments as the District’s representative.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or building construction (Master’s preferred) with at least five years of construction management experience, a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, or related field from an accredited institution; Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and coordinate construction project team meetings.
• Oversee project and construction work within the facilities department and coordinate with other departments and schools.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-construction meetings.
• Administer contracts and purchase orders to vendors for construction and related services.
• Review and approve pay requests, change orders, and change proposals; monitor cost progress and quality of work.
• Maintain accurate records of construction projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Budget management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

REPORTS TO: SUPERVISOR OF FACILITIES DEPARTMENT

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a responsible position specializing in coordination of new construction, remodeling, and renovation projects for the District Facilities Department. This position coordinates construction projects with the Facilities Department, design professionals, contractors, sub-contractors, utility providers, vendors, and the District Technical Services and Purchasing Departments. This individual serves in a project management capacity, as the District’s representative.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education – Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, or related field from an accredited educational institution. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience – Minimum five years of verifiable successful administrative or management experience in construction and/or an equivalent combination of education and training in construction management.
• Computer Skills – Basic understanding and knowledge of use of current technology, as required for the position. Experience in data entry and Microsoft Suite.
• Certificates and/or License(s) – Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must have certification in the State Requirements of Educational Facilities (SREF) or be able to obtain certification within eleven months from the date of hire.
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: L-Light Work – Required to push, pull, or lift up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in a position allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Employees hired for this position must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times.
• Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the District’s strategic plan.
• Perform cost and budget estimates.
• Attend and coordinate construction project team meetings.
• Oversee project and construction work within the facilities department and coordinate with other departments and schools.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinate the purchasing and delivery schedules of District furnished items with construction project schedules.
• Assist with plans and specifications review process.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and openings.
• Administer contracts and purchase orders to vendors for construction and other related services.
• Review and approve pay requests, change orders, and change proposals. Monitor the cost progress and quality of work.
• Perform evaluations of the contractor and other vendors at the close of the project.
• Facilitate the close-out process including the collection and review of record documents and operation manuals and oversee the archiving of close-out documents.
• Coordinate the District training of new equipment and building systems.
• Coordinate and track the notification and follow-up for contractor warranty work.
• Assist Facilities Department personnel concerning new construction, remodeling, and renovations.
• Assist with cost estimation and project schedule management.
• Supervise the maintenance of blueprints, specifications, and construction records in the Facilities Department archives.
• Maintain accurate records of construction projects.
• Read Blueprints and construction specifications.
• Possess general knowledge of all phases of construction work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Atmospheric Conditions: The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions may affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Heat: The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures are above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour.
• Indoors/Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
• Noise: The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.
• Vibration: The worker is subject to vibration. There is exposure to oscillating movement of the extremities and/or the whole body.