Construction Project Coordinator II - Facilities & Services

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL•Urbana, IL

36d•$78,000 - $82,000

About The Position

Receives work assignments from Construction Superintendent or approved others. Communicates with project stakeholders to develop scope, budget, and schedule for construction projects as assigned and then keeps stakeholders up to date on the project status through completion. Manages all facets of assigned construction projects, including estimating, scheduling, communicating, coordinating, and confirming work of external contractors and F&S Crafts & Trades to ensure scope, budgets and schedules are met.

Requirements

Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories: A. work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field. B. college coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent: Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals one (1) year (12 months) 90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
Three (3) years (36 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience comparable to the lower level of this series.
Extensive knowledge of maintenance, repair, as well as remodeling/construction techniques and procedures.
Extensive knowledge of standard construction practices and craft jurisdictional guidelines.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes, University Facilities Standards, and University procedures and guidelines.
Working knowledge of institutional purchasing and accounting procedures.
Skill in supervising, organizing, and coordinating the work of others.
Skill in monitoring use of construction products, materials, and procedures and building craft jurisdiction.
Working knowledge of design in architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical engineering and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
Ability to express information on any phase of project work in written or oral form which can be readily understood by technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Working knowledge of current software and procedures related to project management, including scheduling, and estimating tools.

Responsibilities

Supervise the work to ensure compliance with the project design, codes, and other guidelines, while also ensuring that project budgets and schedules are met. Generate project reports as requested. Reports and files project data and Contractor Services data in appropriate Network Folders and AiM.
Plan project work including defining job activities, activity sequences, craft jurisdictions, scheduling constraints, and tools and materials needed. Provide a task specific schedule of the work. Order materials and equipment as required.
Estimate the cost of the project and prepare an estimate summary for the client.
Meet with stakeholders and clients to determine the scope of work requested.
Review the site and available documents of the proposed work to determine project extent, parameters, and constraints.
Coordinate the development of a project design as required and review it with the client.
Prepare instructions for craftsperson/s or contractors who will perform the work.
Selects appropriate combination of construction resources such as Job Order Contracting, Contractor Services, and F&S Crafts & Trades to successfully complete the work. Reviews staffing project resources and manpower with Construction Services Management to ensure project budgets and schedules are achievable and that the best available delivery methods are utilized.
Review all facets of the completed project. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.