Public Park Construction Coordinator

Central Park Conservancy, Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 83,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

Central Park Conservancy is seeking a Construction Coordinator in the Capital Projects department to support the construction group with daily monitoring, reporting, and on-site support for projects in a landmarked public park. Responsibilities include coordinating fieldwork, inspecting deliveries, and maintaining project files.

The role reports to the Vice President for Construction and aligns with the department’s efforts in restoration and infrastructure modernization.

Qualifications

Passion for Central Park and the Conservancy’s mission.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, landscape architecture, architecture or 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in the construction industry.
Proactive and task oriented.
Proficiency in various work tools across multiple platforms, including AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.
Strong organizational, written and verbal communication, and project management skills.
Experience on a construction site helpful.
Familiarity and understanding of construction documents.
Familiarity with design standards, codes, and industry standards of practice.
Motor vehicle Driver’s License valid in New York State.
Time outside of these listed work hours as needed, weekend and holiday work as needed.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor field work performed by landscape, building, and site contractors and provide directives accordingly.
Coordinate daily fieldwork and necessary site meetings with contractors, the Conservancy operations staff, and outside consultants.
Inspect material deliveries and completed work for quality and conformance with contract documents.
Assist Capital Projects Construction Managers to perform field measurements and calculations for contract payments.
Ensure that project sites are managed in a safe and professional manner, in full compliance with applicable safety standards and other regulatory requirements.
Ensure project sites are consistent in appearance with the Conservancy’s public image and high standards for our work in the Park.
Ensure that construction signage and information posted on site communicates current information to park patrons.
Maintain daily and weekly field reports, regulatory required reports, construction meeting minutes, and photo-documentation of work by contractors.
Maintain up-to-date files on projects.
Perform other duties as required.