Project Coordinator

Description:

The successful candidate will become an accountable member of a multi-disciplinary team providing coordination of design and construction projects. The incumbent will employ project management best practices and methods to ensure work is planned and executed to meet applicable University standards, quality, code, regulatory and stakeholder requirements Assists Project Manager in developing and prioritizing a multi-year capital plan responding to facility needs based on various inputs including but not limited to strategic and business plans, facility condition assessments (FCA), deferred maintenance needs, energy management and sustainability goals/mandates Provides support to the Project Manager with programming, scheduling and control of construction projects Contributes toward and supports a technical team of both internal designers, and external consultants in the project and scope definition, design, planning, procurement, contract management and commissioning of all construction projects Prepares design drawings, and/or contract documents including drawings and specifications, develops cost estimates, in support of bidding and contracting construction projects Coordinates the work of surveyors, geotechnical consultants, and designated substance consultants during design and pre-construction stages. Supports Project Manager in maintaining and organizing official project records to include budgets, schedules, submittals, specifications, operations/ maintenance manuals, drawings, and photos Supports the continuous improvement of, and adherence to campus standards for design, equipment, furnishings, space usage, etc. Coordinates with Plant Operations to update and/or define Guidelines for Design and Construction as required Represents Plant Operations in all communications with stakeholders, consultants and contractors throughout all phases of projects Works with University Procurement and Contract Services, Plant Operations, and stakeholders to follow procurement requirements for selection of suppliers, consultants and contractors. Inputs time in electronic timesheet reporting system on a daily basis Planning and Standards Assists with and supports the department’s strategic planning efforts addressing stewardship responsibilities and long-term sustainability of the University campus(es), facilities and infrastructure while maximizing opportunities for efficient delivery of campus services and optimal investments in University facilities and infrastructure Assists with continuous improvement of project delivery standards and ensures adherence to standards during design, construction, contract close-out and warranty periods Participates in establishing preferred consultant and contractor Vendor of Record (VOR) lists