Lead Facilities Construction & Life-Safety Projects

son; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) seeks a driven Facilities Construction Coordinator II to oversee construction, renovations, and life/safety projects across our institutions.

In this dynamic position, you will help steer a team towards success from design to delivery—managing consultant partnerships, inspecting field operations, and ensuring full compliance with NDCS Engineering procedures and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction plus eight years experience in construction or construction inspection.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Pre-employment exams: medical exam, drug test completed after job offer.

Responsibilities

• Review and recommend approval of pay requests from outside consultants and contractors.
• Review accuracy of drawings and specifications prepared by outside consultants.
• Supervise renovation projects and perform periodic site visits.
• Assist in the preparation of budget requests for capital construction, deferred maintenance, and life/safety projects.
• Review and recommend approval of change orders.
• Review final designs for architectural and engineering projects (plans & specs).
• Ensure plans, specs, and other documents adhere to NDCS Engineering procedures and requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering team and facility staff during inspection and verification of funding requests at all NDCS facilities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction

Job description

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) seeks a driven Facilities Construction Coordinator II to oversee construction, renovations, and life/safety projects across our institutions.

In this dynamic position, you will help steer a team towards success from design to delivery—managing consultant partnerships, inspecting field operations, and ensuring full compliance with NDCS Engineering procedures and standards.