Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS - South Eastern Region

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • *Home Headquartered, PA

4d • 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 position supports the planning and progress of construction and renovation projects across the Commonwealth, ensuring project activities follow schedules, rules, and quality standards. The construction portfolios consist of projects located within other 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. This position is home headquartered, but requires daily travel to job sites in the South Eastern Region counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia County. Occasional travel to Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill County may also be required.

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, or Lancaster County.
• Willing and able to travel to construction sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in the South Eastern Region.
• Willing and able to travel to the following counties outside of the South Eastern Region if necessary for work: Lehigh, Northumberland, and Schuylkill.
• 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

• Track construction progress and identify issues that may slow or disrupt work
• Provide direction to contractors and outside professionals on project expectations
• Confirm that materials, inspections, and testing meet required standards
• Review and evaluate proposed changes to determine their impact on project needs
• Maintain accurate project records through the department's electronic system
• Serve as a point of contact for agencies to reduce disruptions during construction activities

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