Construction Coordinator

Marion County Public Schools•Ocala, FL

About The Position

The Construction Coordinator is a responsible position specializing in coordinating new construction, remodeling, and renovation projects for the District Facilities Department. The position coordinates projects with the Facilities Department, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, utility providers, vendors, and the District Technical Services and Purchasing Departments. The Coordinator serves in a project management capacity as the District’s representative. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred. Applicants must have at least five years of verifiable successful administrative or management experience in construction, or an equivalent combination of education and training in construction management. The role also requires basic knowledge of current technology and experience with data entry and Microsoft Suite, a valid Florida driver’s license, and State Requirements of Educational Facilities (SREF) certification or the ability to obtain it within eleven months of hire. The work involves light physical demands, including occasionally pushing, pulling, or lifting up to 20 pounds and frequently handling up to 10 pounds. The worker may encounter fumes, odors, mists, gases, poor ventilation, extreme heat above 100 degrees for more than one hour, indoor and outdoor conditions, noise loud enough to require shouting, and vibration affecting the extremities or whole body.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, building construction, or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
Minimum five years of verifiable successful administrative or management experience in construction, or an equivalent combination of education and training in construction management.
Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology as required for the position.
Experience in data entry and Microsoft Suite.
Valid Florida driver’s license.
Must possess State Requirements of Educational Facilities (SREF) certification or be able to obtain certification within eleven months from the date of hire.
General knowledge of all phases of construction work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manifest a professional code of ethics and values at all times.
Support activities designed to achieve priority goals identified through the District’s strategic plan.
Perform cost and budget estimates.
Attend and coordinate construction project team meetings.
Oversee project and construction work within the Facilities Department and coordinate with other departments and schools.
Coordinate and facilitate pre-construction meetings.
Coordinate the purchasing and delivery schedules of District-furnished items with construction project schedules.
Assist with the plans and specifications review process.
Attend pre-bid meetings and openings.
Administer contracts and purchase orders to vendors for construction and related services.
Review and approve pay requests, change orders, and change proposals.
Monitor project cost progress and quality of work.
Evaluate contractors and other vendors at project close.
Facilitate project close-out, including collecting and reviewing record documents and operation manuals, and oversee archiving close-out documents.
Coordinate District training for new equipment and building systems.
Coordinate and track contractor warranty work notifications and follow-up.
Assist Facilities Department personnel with new construction, remodeling, and renovations.
Assist with cost estimation and project schedule management.
Supervise maintenance of blueprints, specifications, and construction records in Facilities Department archives.
Maintain accurate construction project records.
Read blueprints and construction specifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.