Construction Project Coordinator

Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach is seeking a Project Coordinator/Engineer to support the project management group with documentation, procurement, bidding, cost control, expediting, safety, and administrative duties. The role focuses on learning project management principles and supporting field management across construction assignments.

The position requires a BS degree in a related field or equivalent on-the-job experience on similar projects, with a valid Wisconsin Driver

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a related curriculum or on the job experience on similar projects
• Bachelor Degree from a 4 year University is required

Responsibilities

• Performs job responsibilities in alignment with company policies and procedures
• Collects and organizes information for project reports
• Assists management in transmitting contract documents, shop drawings, and subcontract documentation
• Assists management in cost control, expediting, quantity take-offs, and subcontract expediting
• Safety review of all job sites
• Develops understanding of project management principles including cash flow, client relations, and pricing control
• Learns and observes construction activities to assist field management
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting/cost control

Documentation management

Communication skills

Construction field operations

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in related curriculum

Bachelor degree from a 4 year University

Tools

ProContractor

Pro Core

AutoCAD

PlanSwift

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BAND GRADE SUBGRADE FLSA STATUS Department Reports To C 4 1 Exempt Vice President of Construction
CLASS SUMMARY:
The project coordinator/engineer assist the project management group in documentation, material procurement, bidding, cost control, expediting, safety and administrative duties as assigned.
TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• 1.Performs job responsibilities in a manner consistent with Company policies and procedures.
• 2.Collects and organizes information for the preparation of project reports
• 3.Assists project management in the transmission of contract documents, shop drawings, subcontract documentation, contract maintenance and other project information
• 4.Assist Project Management in the management of construction projects which involves cost control, expediting, quantity take-off and expediting subcontractors.
• 5.Safety review of all job sites.
• 6.Studies and develops a good understanding of the principles of project management which involves cash flow, client relations, and early recognition of project problems, pricing/profit planning and control.
• 7.Learns and observes all construction activities to assist the field management personnel.
• 8.Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Bachelor of Science Degree in a related curriculum and/or on the job experience on similar projects that enables one to perform the required tasks in addition to a Bachelor Degree from a 4 year University.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Wisconsin Driver License

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• 0 to 36 months of on-site experience
• A demonstrated record of good managerial ability, along with the desire to accept responsibility.
• Possess a working knowledge of construction field operations and the disciplines required to be part of aconstruction project team.
• Knowledge of Construction Management Software such as ProContractor, Pro Core; Technical softwaresuch as AutoCad, Plan Swift, Bluebeam; and other computer skills
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

• Using computers and related software;
• The ability to: process verbal information; understand written sentences and paragraphs in work relateddocuments; and communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• The ability to think logically in following procedures and instructions.
• The ability to compute, analyze, and interpret numerical data for reporting purposes.
• The ability to frequently meet deadlines with attention to detail and to complete tasks and requireddocumentation in a timely manner.
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, thegeneral public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
NOTE:The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific