Construction Projects Coordinator (pos 2019)

City of Greensboro, NC

21 days ago

Expires on13 Jul 2025

Groomtown, Nc, United States

Job description & requirements

Join Greensboro's Engineering Team as a Construction Projects Coordinator - Help Design and Build the Spaces That Serve Our Community!

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $70,774 - $93,124 Full Salary Range: $70,774 - $126,649

Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm & Friday 7:30 am - 11:30 am.

The Engineering and Inspections Department is seeking a qualified Construction Projects Coordinator to manage city-wide design and construction initiatives. This is a high-impact position that plays a key role in building Greensboro's future by managing projects that shape our public facilities and spaces.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At the City of Greensboro, your work directly contributes to a vibrant, inclusive, and functional urban environment. You'll collaborate with architects, contractors, inspectors, and city departments to deliver projects that improve the lives of residents. If you're driven by purpose and enjoy working in a collaborative and mission-driven culture, this role is for you.

About the Role

The Projects Division within the City of Greensboro Engineering and Inspections Department is seeking an experienced project manager to provide oversight and management of various design and construction projects with the City of Greensboro while working collaboratively with project teams including construction firms, trade contractors, designers, architects and engineers. The Construction Projects Coordinator is responsible for design and construction-related aspects of delivering finished projects including design for public facility construction and renovation to public office space and or facilities. The Construction Projects Coordinator will work directly with client departments of the City of Greensboro. A core focus of this position will be space planning for public facilities including consideration of functionality for internal clients' needs and ensuring compliance with building codes and accessibility standards.

Key responsibilities include:

* Scope and Design Coordination: Coordinate the different stages of design, such as program development, schematic design, design development, construction document development, cost estimation and review specifications and construction documents during the bidding process.
* Professional Service Coordination: Prepare the scope of work, identify consultant responsibilities, prepare request for proposal for design services, special testing and structural services as needed, negotiate professional services contracts, and monitor contractor performance to ensure work is completed according to city standards.
* Space Planning Coordination: Coordinate with client departments on space planning needs including the functional layout and organization of interior public space. Conduct site surveys, develop floor plan, coordinate furniture procurement and finishes and ensure compliance with building codes, ADA compliance and client department needs.
* Field coordination and oversight: This includes meeting with trade inspectors, trade contractors, installers and movers to resolve field issues, monitoring design and construction for changes in scope, and incorporating changes into record drawings. Approve pay applications for consultants and contractors during the construction phase.
* Liaison role: As the main point of contact, this position works closely with professional service firms, designers, client departments, the City Manager's Office, City's Office of Business Opportunities, City's Procurement Division, City Legal Department, contractors, suppliers, and/or trade inspectors to resolve issues affecting project outcomes.
* Project administration: Manage the development of project schedules, develop and administer contracts with consultants, track expenditures, approve payments, and authorize change orders for additional services. Attendance at community meetings, pre-construction, and progress meetings will also be a regular part of the role.

The selected candidate must possess extensive knowledge of general construction practices, public interior spacing planning and local government procurement and associated applicability to a wide variety of municipal vertical construction projects. Understanding of state and local bidding requirements, principles and practices of project management including scope development, construction administration, and project coordination, as well as state and local laws, codes, and regulations relevant to design and construction, is essential. Excellent written and verbal communication are necessary for the position.

Technical Skills: Proficient in using standard drafting hardware and software such as the MS Office Suite and AutoCAD drafting software. Physical Requirements: This position involves physical activities such as walking, standing, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, stooping, and lifting up to 25lbs. additionally, more than two-thirds of time is working in outdoor weather conditions.

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

This job is Exempt and is not subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications:

* Associate's Degree with 4-6 years of experience administering and coordinating the project management of vertical construction projects (such as Libraries, Police & Fire Stations, Public Office Buildings, and Interior and exterior renovations)
* "OR" High School Diploma/GED with 6-8 years of experience administering and coordinating the project management of vertical construction projects (such as Libraries, Police & Fire Stations, Public Office Buildings, and Interior and exterior renovations)
* "OR" a Bachelor's Degree with 2-4 years of experience administering and coordinating the project management of vertical construction projects (such as Libraries, Police & Fire Stations, Public Office Buildings, and Interior and exterior renovations)
* Valid Driver's License
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
* Experience using AutoCAD drafting software

Preferred Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related field
* Prior experience as a project manager with a general contractor or design firm
* Experience working with Building Code officials, A/E Firms, with an understanding of Design/Construction procedures
* Experience with government contracting processes
* Experience using Adobe Creative Suite
* NC License Building Inspector (indicate level)
* NC General Contractor's License
* Project Management Certification

Ready to Lead?

Join our team and help shape the future of Greensboro's public facilities. If you're an experienced project manager with a passion for public service and technical excellence, we encourage you to apply today!

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Groomtown, Guilford County, Nc, United States

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