Operations Project Coordinator

AMB Group, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta seeks an experienced Project/Construction Manager to coordinate and manage Capital Improvement and Large Repair & Maintenance projects. You will develop budgets, maintain drawings, manage records, and support event-day operations as needed.

The role requires a BA in construction/project management, 1–3 years of large-scale project experience, and strong proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit and MS Project. Flexibility for evenings and events is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA degree with concentration in project or construction management.
• 1–3 years project management experience in a building/project over 1 million square feet.
• AutoCAD or Revit/BIM knowledge; CAD certification advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of construction terms, materials, procedures.
• Familiarity with IBC, NEC, NFPA standards.
• MS Office proficiency; MS Project; Gantt charts knowledge.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Team player with contractor liaison capabilities.
• Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and estimate costs.
• Administer projects from design concept through completion.
• Maintain and update stadium drawings for event bid processes.
• Collect and file close-out documents for each RM or CIP project.
• Manage submittals, shop drawings, O&M manuals, finish schedules, warranties, as-built drawings, CAD files.
• Coordinate RM and CIP file management and recordkeeping.
• Ensure real-time recordkeeping in PM software and collaboration across teams.
• Maintain master CIP project files.
• Support Stadium Operations success.
• Assist in 5-year Capital budgets with Engineering, Conversions, Grounds, Sustainability, and Housekeeping.
• Assist with cross-department measurement requests.
• Assist on event days (professional sports, concerts).
• Assist with ice & snow management when required.

Skills

Budgeting

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in project/construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit/BIM

MS Project

Job description

About Mercedes-Benz Stadium

As the new home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, Mercedes-Benz Stadium will open in 2017. The stadium will also host numerous other sports and entertainment events. The multi-purpose venue will feature flexible capacity that can expand to up to 75,000 seats; a retractable roof structure inspired by the oculus in the ancient Rome Pantheon; views of the Atlanta skyline; a 360-degree HD video halo board that, at nearly six stories tall and 1,100 linear feet in diameter, will be the largest in the world and a technology lounge offering a unique game day experience full of media content and full game immersion. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a member of AMB Sports & Entertainment, which also includes the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United.

Position Summary

Assist the Stadium Operations Department with the coordination and management of Capital Improvement and Large Repair & Maintenance (R&M) Projects.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop budgets and estimate accurate project costs

• Administer projects during entire lifecycle from design concept through completion;

• Maintain and update stadium drawings to streamline special event bid processes and support others with their drawing requests

• Collect, assemble, organize and file close-out documents for each R&M or Capital Improvement Project:

• Submittals and shop drawings; O&M Manuals; finish schedules, samples, technical documents; warranties; as-built drawings; CAD’s or other relevant drawing files

• Coordinate R&M and Capital Improvement file management and/or recordkeeping activities:

• Work seamlessly within Project Management software system to ensure real-time recordkeeping and collaboration among project team.

• Maintain a master file for each Capital Improvement Project that contains the following:

• Contribute to the success of the Stadium Operations Department:

• Assist in preparation of 5-Year Capital budgets and future R&M and Capital Improvement Projects, working with Engineering, Conversions, Grounds, Sustainability, and Housekeeping

• Assists with outside department measurement requests, as needed.

• Assist as necessary or required on event days, such as professional football, soccer, concerts, lacrosse, college football, etc.

• Assists with ice & snow management activities, when required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum B.A. degree with concentration in project or construction management.

• 1-3 years project management experience in a building or project over 1 million square feet.

• In-depth working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit/BIM, CAD Certification is advantageous

• In depth knowledge of commonly used construction terms, materials, procedures, and concepts.

• Requires familiarity with IBC (international building code); NEC (national electric code) and NFPA (national fire protection association) standards.

• Proficiency in Microsoft products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with MS Project; knowledge of Gantt charts is a must.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to adequately present concepts and projects in meetings, presentations, and walkthroughs with external stakeholders.

• Proven ability of strong organizational and time-management strategies to balance competing priorities around a high-demanding event schedule.

• Team player who can build lasting, productive relationships with coworkers and third-party contractors.

• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.