Construction Coordinator

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Construction Coordinator supports Jackson Health System’s mission of creating a rewarding client and patient experience by helping deliver well-designed, well-implemented, and well-managed capital projects. The role supports high-visibility strategic projects across the physical plant and builds collaborative relationships with administrators, clinicians, technical staff, consultants, vendors, and other project participants. The coordinator oversees or leads assigned aspects of Design & Construction projects, helping meet customer expectations and maintain quality through communication, customer service, and organized practices. The position participates in capital projects from inception through closeout, including planning, validation, pricing, implementation, stakeholder coordination, and adherence to JHS standards, approved scope, and budgets. It works with Finance, Procurement, Budget, and other internal departments, assists with progress monitoring and reporting, and handles confidential information in support of department management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Generally, 1 to 3 years of related experience.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Valid license or certification as required for the job or specialty.

Responsibilities

Participate in and assist with capital project delivery, including planning, validation, cost estimating, design, construction, equipping, turnover, and asset capitalization.
Learn about options for delivering outcomes defined by Operations.
Develop a thorough knowledge of project plans and specifications, owner contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, permitting, submittal reviews, and other project documents.
Learn departmental structures and resources needed to coordinate project scope and construction while minimizing disruptions.
Maintain complete and accurate project records in electronic document-control files.
Support documentation related to project progress, change orders, and invoices.
Learn Fixed Furniture & Equipment (FFE) management, including scope, proposals, requisitions, delivery, and invoice processing.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with designers, consultants, builders, vendors, and other project team members.
Learn and use facility and hospital building standards, equipment types, and construction procedures.
Help attain project goals and objectives and meet team completion targets.
Ensure projects are closed out with required documents, including certificates of occupancy, warranties, final lien releases, and other closeout documentation.
Learn Procurement Management Department processes, contracting methodologies, and sole-source or preferred-vendor practices to support acquisition of design and construction contracts.
Work with other departments on capital-needs budgets and project cash-flow requirements.
Learn and participate in LEAN applications, including pull planning, A3, and retrospectives, to improve project outcomes and efficiency.
Work with government entities and other authorities on compliance and approvals as assigned.
Manage time and multiple tasks to help keep projects on schedule, with guidance from the CM, SCM, or Director.
Pursue knowledge, training, development, and educational programs to support career growth.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with administrative policy and applicable laws and regulations.
Demonstrate service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other assigned duties and related functions.