Facilities Management Project Coordinator

Arkansas Department of Transportation • Little Rock, AR

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Staff Engineer, this position is responsible for the monitoring of building projects to ensure adherence to the plans and specifications. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs.

Requirements

• Educational equivalent to an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in electrical, mechanical engineering, construction management, or closely related field OR the educational equivalent to a diploma from an accredited high school plus two years of related experience.
• Experience in the design, construction, maintenance, repair or inspection of buildings, related facilities, structural construction projects and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of surveying, engineering, building plans and specification interpretation and building construction technology.
• Knowledge of Americans with Disabilities Act and other related state and federal regulations.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, and the use of Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead others.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the installation, repair, upgrade and closure of underground storage tank systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bid specifications and plans for small building projects and assist architects in the preparation of bid specifications for large building projects.
• Develop preliminary plans, cost estimates and related construction documents for renovation, repair and new building projects.
• Coordinate and facilitate ARDOT compliance with applicable electrical, mechanical, plumbing, building, fire codes, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.
• Assure effective and complete adherence to approved plans and specifications to result in correct construction of building projects.
• Supervise and coordinate inspectors to assure adherence to specifications and applicable building codes.
• Maintain records to ensure proper estimate payments to the consultants/contractors.
• Evaluate, plan and recommend needed changes so that building projects will be correctly constructed.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports, in both written and computerized formats.
• Maintain professional communications with consultants, contractors and Department staff to facilitate cooperation and coordination of building projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree