Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS - Capital Area 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 Capital Area Region of Pennsylvania. This role supports construction and renovation projects that improve public facilities and ensure high-quality outcomes. It involves coordinating activities, resolving issues, and maintaining compliance throughout project phases. 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). The position is home headquartered, with daily travel to job sites in the Capital Area Region counties required. Occasional travel to counties outside of the Capital Area Region may also be requested.
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 Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lebanon, or York Counties.
- Must be willing and able to travel to construction sites in Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and York in the Capital Area Region.
- Must be willing and able to travel to the following counties outside of the Capital Area Region if necessary for work: Berks, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, 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
- Coordinate construction and renovation activities to support project goals
- Provide direction to outside professionals and contractors on construction matters
- Track project schedules and address issues that may delay work
- Approve, order, and verify the delivery of construction materials
- Ensure construction meets laws, regulations, plans, specifications, and policies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
