Facilities Project Coordinator - Research - Facilities Management

Arizona State University•Tempe, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilities Development and Management (FDM) at Arizona State University seeks a Facilities Project Coordinator to coordinate facilities projects, small construction, restoration work, and tenant improvements for Research spaces. The position provides intermediate to complex facilities operations support under established policies and procedures. It is based at ASU’s Tempe campus, with work at other campuses as operational needs require, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The annual salary range is $58,000 to $62,000. The role coordinates with tenant users, ASU service groups, outside agencies, contractors, and subcontractors. It develops project scopes, estimates costs, manages project schedules and approvals, monitors work, and coordinates laboratory systems, equipment, maintenance, furniture, and staff relocations. The position also maintains a space characteristic database. The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in the United States. A valid Arizona Class D driver's license is required upon employment and must be maintained; an acceptable driving record is also required. The position may involve driving university vehicles or carts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment or field, or an equivalent combination of experience and/or training that provides comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Effective communication skills.
Valid Arizona driver's license, minimum Class D, upon employment and throughout employment.
Acceptable driving record of five or fewer points in the 39-month period before the date of hire.
Legal eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing tenant improvement projects, preferably in a college or university setting.
Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing them with construction in progress.
Experience with cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.
Experience with contracting delivery processes such as CMAR, Job Order Contracting, and Design/Bid/Build.
Experience using Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Outlook, Project, and Excel.
Knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.
Knowledge of building construction, materials, and methods.
Knowledge of building codes and standards of practice.
Knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, or process piping systems.
A degree in Construction Management, Registered Architect credential, Professional Engineer license, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Coordinate small construction projects, restoration work, and tenant improvements.
Coordinate work with tenant users, appropriate ASU service groups, and outside agencies, ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications.
Develop scopes of work and manage projects.
Observe work in progress to assess timeliness, conformance with requirements, and workmanship.
Interview customers to gather information for tenant improvement plans, accounting for required services and construction.
Prepare cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment for renovation designs.
Prepare and obtain project funding approvals.
Coordinate and schedule contractor and subcontractor work activities.
Attend pre-construction conferences and review contract bidding documents.
Review contract plans and specifications for conformance with project requirements.
Obtain approvals and submit paperwork to appropriate agencies when required for renovation designs.
Consult with users on general laboratory systems design and parts acquisition, including special acid sinks, strain gauges, and measurement equipment.
Coordinate maintenance and service issues with maintenance personnel when required.
Coordinate installation of furniture, fixtures, and equipment and schedule or coordinate department staff relocations.
Create and update the space characteristic database.

Benefits

22 days of accrued vacation leave annually.
12 days of accrued sick leave annually.
10 paid holidays annually.
Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance.
Retirement program that includes the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Paid time for volunteering and professional development.
Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
Disability and leave program for income protection.
Free and confidential Employee Assistance services.
Discounts to ASU sports and events and discounts through ASU partnerships.