Contractor Escort - Temporary

Princeton University•Princeton, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Contractor Escort supports the Office of Capital Projects by providing required escort services for outside contractors working within Princeton University facilities. This role helps safeguard campus safety, security, and property integrity while enabling construction, maintenance, and renovation activities during the summer period. Reporting to the Administrative Coordinator, Project Manager, and/or Construction Manager, the Contractor Escort serves as a visible and dependable representative of Facilities, demonstrating professionalism, discretion, and a strong commitment to customer service. This position is temporary.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Effective organizational and time-management abilities
Professional and courteous interaction with University staff, vendors, contractors, architects, and consultants
Sound judgment, situational awareness, and basic problem-solving skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Must be 18 years of age or older
Ability to successfully pass a background check
Valid driver’s license
Completion of Department of Public Safety Contractor Escort Training
Availability to work Monday–Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (with occasional weekends and holidays as needed)
Availability from Wednesday, May 27 through the end of August (end date flexible based on academic schedules)

Nice To Haves

Prior construction, facilities, or building operations experience
Education or coursework related to construction, engineering, architecture, or facilities management

Responsibilities

Maintain a daily contractor activity log (hard copy or electronic)
Submit completed daily logs to the Office of Capital Projects administrator as directed by management
Perform required knock-and-entry protocols prior to contractor access, including: Audible announcements, Verification of vacancy
Conduct pre- and post-service space inspections to verify: No personal or University belongings were removed, Any relocated items were returned to their original location, Work areas are clean, orderly, and free of debris
Complete and leave a University Service Hang Tag detailing service performed and relevant contact information
Punchlist support for Capital projects
Site walkthroughs to ensure completion and test installations
Track areas surveyed and tested on spreadsheet in shared database