Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS - South Eastern Region

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • *Home Headquartered, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Construction Project Coordinator supports construction and renovation projects across public facilities in Pennsylvania’s South Eastern Region. The portfolio includes projects at facilities operated by other Commonwealth agencies, including correctional institutions, state hospitals and centers, universities, military and veterans’ facilities, flood-control sites and state parks, and transportation buildings. The role assists with project coordination, communication, and oversight to help keep work on track. Duties include coordinating construction and renovation activities, guiding contractors and other professionals, monitoring progress, overseeing materials, and reviewing compliance with applicable requirements.

The position is home headquartered, with required daily travel to construction sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Occasional travel to counties outside the region may also be required. The employee must reside in or relocate before employment to Berks, Chester, Lancaster, or Lebanon County. A securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved work location within Pennsylvania are required for home headquarters. The work schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with a 60-minute lunch. The stated starting annual salary for candidates new to Commonwealth employment is $61,927 before taxes.

Requirements

• Four years of professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience involving 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.
• Residence in, or willingness to relocate before employment to, Berks, Chester, Lancaster, or Lebanon County.
• Willingness and ability to travel to construction sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and to Lehigh, Northumberland, and Schuylkill counties if necessary.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• For home-headquartered work, a securely configured high-speed internet connection and an approved work location inside Pennsylvania.

Nice To Haves

• On-site renovation and new construction experience at commercial, institutional, and educational buildings.
• Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules.
• Previous experience on construction projects using separate multiple Prime Contractors.
• Experience writing correspondence to contractors, design professionals, or clients about 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 tasks to support smooth daily operations.
• Provide direction to contractors, consultants, and other professionals throughout project phases.
• Monitor project timelines, resolve issues, and ensure activities follow approved plans and schedules.
• Confirm materials are approved, ordered, delivered, and appropriate for project needs.
• Ensure construction complies with codes, regulations, specifications, and agency procedures.
• Travel daily to construction sites throughout the South Eastern Region and occasionally to other specified counties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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