Facilities Project Coordinator

Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Nebraska seeks a Facilities Project Management Coordinator to assist the FP&CP team with project administration, contract support, and records management for campus construction initiatives in Lincoln, NE. This on-site role collaborates with project managers, architects, engineers, and inspectors to ensure compliance with guidelines and timelines.

Ideal candidates bring strong MS Office and Adobe skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and a

Qualifications

• Two years post-secondary coursework.
• 3 years experience demonstrating project-related administration support.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilities project management coordination and specialized administrative support to FP&CP team.
• Handle contract administration and related record keeping per professional, contractual, industry, legal, State, Federal and University guidelines.
• Process construction project activities according to guidelines and policies; support multiple project managers and staff across campuses.
• Maintain complex information files and collaborate with internal stakeholders on multiple projects.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Driver's license

Education

Two years post-secondary coursework

Tools

Procore

Visio

DocuSign

Job description

This position is a member of the Procure to Pay (“P2P”) team. This position is primarily responsible for providing facilities project management coordination and specialized administrative support to a team of internal project managers, construction managers, architects, engineers, interior designers, and inspectors for construction projects within Facilities, Planning and Capital Programs (“FP&CP”).

Significant efforts includes contract administration and other pertinent record keeping functions, processing of construction project activities according to professional, contractual, industry, legal, State, Federal and University guidelines, policies, practices, laws, regulations, etc. FP&CP projects occur at UNO, UNL, UNK, and NCTA campuses and outstate facilities.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

Two years post-secondary coursework

3 years experience demonstrating project-related administration support, including preparation, format, proofread and delivery of quality professional correspondence.

Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Adobe.

Demonstrated attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A valid driver's license

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years contract administration experience

Knowledge of the construction industry practices

Proficiency in Procore project management software, Visio and DocuSign

Knowledge of State contract law

Experience in higher education

Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is an agile, organized, self-starter proficient in time management; an energetic, analytical problem solver who can work independently maintaining complex information files while providing support to multiple individuals on multiple projects; sound judgment to seek supervision and/or input from others when necessary; a resilient learner who is able to develop positive relationships with team members.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.

Campus Name: University of Nebraska System (UNOP)

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact: [e-mail]

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.