Coordinator, Construction

Guilford Technical Community College; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust pension plan

Competitive benefits package

Beautiful campuses to work on

Job summary

Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC) is seeking an experienced facilities project leader to oversee capital construction, renovation, and maintenance programs. The role requires coordinating with senior leadership, managing architectural/engineering contracts, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery across multiple campuses in Jamestown and surrounding sites.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, progress toward licensure, and 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant experience in construction, facilities, or capital projects.
• Experience with NCCCS/UNC System or NC State agencies is favorable.
• Progress toward licensure (FE/EIT/AXP/ARE) is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, document, and track programmatic, functional, and technical requirements for facilities construction.
• Manage professional agreements and contracts for architectural and engineering services.
• Oversee contract administration from design through close-out on capital projects.
• Coordinate with College leadership and SCO/NCCCS leadership.
• Develop scopes of work, solicit bids, and manage construction activities for small projects.

Skills

Integrity

Judgment

Communication

Data analysis

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET- or NAAB-accredited program

Job description

At Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC , you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The individual in this full-time position reports to the Director of Construction and interfaces directly with senior college leadership. This role is responsible for investigating, documenting and tracking programmatic, functional and technical requirements for facilities construction, renovation and major maintenance projects. The position maintains a current understanding of a variety of state and county funding programs and regularly uses professional knowledge to provide valuable insight for the successful planning and execution of those programs. This individual maintains strong working knowledge of relevant statutes, regulations and policies, including, but not limited to the North Carolina State Construction Manual, the North Carolina Community College System ( NCCCS ) Capital Improvement Guide, the Guilford Technical Community College Construction Manual and all referenced governing documents. Under general direction of the Director and in accordance with all requirements of the North Carolina State Construction Office ( SCO ) and the NCCCS Office of Capital Finance and Planning, this position supports the initiation and award of professional agreements and contracts for architectural and engineering services, and manages those contracts throughout capital project planning, design, construction bidding, construction contract administration and contract close-out. For small and technically simple projects, this role may directly develop scopes of work, solicit bids, award construction contracts and manage construction activities. The role is responsible for tracking and documenting key project metrics and producing well-supported interim and final evaluations of designers and construction contractors within the North Carolina Construction Management System, Interscope. This position serves as the day-to-day owner’s representative for capital projects ranging from approximately $30,000 to multi-million-dollar projects, monitoring performance of contracted professionals to ensure accountability for delivering projects on-time and on-budget. This position coordinates regularly with senior internal and external stakeholders, including College Vice Presidents, Deans and Directors as well as SCO leadership. Responsibilities for coordination include defining requirements, planning solutions and initiating in-house and contract actions for temporary relocations of college functions, procurement of furnishings, fixtures and equipment, permanent move-in activities and a variety of other efforts that significantly impact core college operations. This role collects data, conducts analyses and develops recurring and ad hoc reports related to assigned projects. Work products are expected to be suitable for presentation to senior leadership with limited revision. This position is entrusted to recognize and proactively communicate emerging reputational, financial and other risks to the College related to assigned projects.

This position will be based on the Jamestown Campus with responsibilities at the Greensboro, High Point, Cameron and Aviation Campuses as required.

Min Salary $71,558.83

Mid Salary $80,503.69 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience.

Education Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in engineering, architecture, construction management, project management, public administration, facilities management, engineering technology, business administration, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET –accredited engineering program or a NAAB –accredited architecture program.
• Educational backgrounds in engineering, architecture, and construction management are most closely aligned with the duties of this position and will be viewed favorably.

Experience Required

• Three (3) years of relevant experience supporting construction, facilities, capital projects, project management, engineering, architecture, procurement, or contract administration activities. Relevant internships, cooperative education assignments, military experience, or substantial academic project experience may be considered toward meeting this requirement.

Experience Preferred

• Construction project management, capital finance or general finance experience within the NCCCS , UNC System or a State of North Carolina Agency is not required but will be viewed favorably.
• A professional license is not required, but progress toward licensure will be favored (e.g., FE/ EIT certification, AXP completion, or partial completion of the ARE ).

KSA Required

• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism, with the ability to build respectful, collaborative, and supportive working relationships while appropriately holding contract partners accountable for commitments.
• Demonstrated sound judgment in facilities‑related decision‑making, including the ability to recognize financial, operational, and reputational risks and support appropriate mitigation actions.
• Ability to research, interpret, and consistently apply complex policies and standardized processes to support responsible stewardship of public resources and effective project delivery.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

KSA Preferred

• Demonstrated ability to manipulate, analyze, visualize, and apply data to support decision‑making will be viewed favorably.
• Demonstrated success in developing and leading implementation of process improvements, particularly with respect to workflow and data management, will be favored.
• Knowledge of and experience applying NC State Construction and Office and NC Community College System policies and procedures.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

• Ethics
• Safety/Shooter on Campus
• Personal Information Protection Training ( PIP )
• Anti‑Discrimination/Harassment & Title IX
• Other training may be required as determined applicable.
• Training required in the use of the State Construction Office Interscope+ project management system.
• May be asked to work at times other than scheduled hours and on call when necessary.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activity: Long periods of standing and or walking
• Lifting: =>50lbs.

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae