Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (South Eastern Region)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • *Home Headquartered, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Construction Project Coordinator in the South Eastern Region of Pennsylvania. This role is part of a billion-dollar construction portfolio and is ideal for individuals who enjoy Commercial Construction and Renovation Projects, traveling to various work sites daily, and are detail-oriented. The construction portfolio includes projects within Commonwealth Agency facilities such as Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The position is home headquartered but requires daily travel to job sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Occasional travel to Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties may also be required. Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Berks, Chester, Lancaster, or Lebanon County.

Requirements

• Four years of professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience for renovations and new construction of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession and maintenance of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Must reside in or be willing to relocate prior to employment to Berks, Chester, Lancaster, or Lebanon County.
• Must be willing and able to travel to construction sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in the South Eastern Region.
• Must be willing and able to travel to the following counties outside of the South Eastern Region if necessary for work: Lehigh, Northumberland, and Schuylkill.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

• On-site renovation and new construction experience at commercial, institutional, and education buildings.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules.
• Previous work experience on construction projects that utilized separate multiple Prime Contractors to perform the work.
• Experience writing, generating correspondence to contractors, design professionals, and/or clients regarding project issues, conditions, or potential actions.
• Experience conducting construction meetings.
• Experience reviewing or negotiating construction change orders.
• Microsoft Office Suite and/or Construction Management Software experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job conferences, coordinate, and problem-solve projects to ensure they are completed in accordance with approved plans, specs, general conditions, laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Negotiate and approve change orders up to a specific limit.
• Ensure effective and efficient customer care to all client agencies and stakeholders.
• Represent the Department in claims/disputes.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to outside professionals and contractors.
• Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to project schedules and required standards.
• Use construction computer software for administrative forms and processes.
• Generate various documents and reports in the IT system.

Benefits

• Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,927.00 (before taxes).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed