Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (South Eastern Region)
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. The role helps ensure that project activities follow schedules, rules, and quality standards. The construction portfolio consists of projects located within other Commonwealth Agency facilities such as Department of Corrections (Correctional Institutions), Department of Human Services (State Hospital and Center Facilities), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Universities), Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (Readiness Center and Veterans' Hospital), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Flood Control, State Parks), and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Headquarter Building). Position is home headquartered; however, daily travel to job sites in the following South Eastern Region counties is required: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia County. In addition, you may occasionally be asked to travel to the following counties outside of the South Eastern Region: Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill 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 or Lancaster 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
