Facilities Project Coordinator

Whatcom County Library System•Bellingham, WA

About The Position

For the purpose of ensuring up-to-date, welcoming, energy efficient, and sustainable community libraries and WCLS facilities, and working with the WCLS Facilities Services Manager and Facilities Management Coordinator, this position oversees and coordinates assigned operations and capital facility projects; plans and coordinates furniture and library shelving purchases and moves; plans and coordinates library shelving installations; maintains and tracks assigned project budgets; communicates budgetary encumbrances to Facilities Services Manager; coordinates project purchasing with Facilities Services Manager approval; performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Excellent interpersonal skills required: ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with people from diverse backgrounds, and work harmoniously with, and act as a representative of WCLS to the public, vendors, contractors, architects, building owners, city workers, and other staff members.
General knowledge of architecture, interior space and design concepts, carpentry and overall construction practices.
Ability to interpret blueprints, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes.
Knowledge of building safety policies and procedures.
Ability to develop floor plans and layouts for library areas.
Skill in planning a variety of facility-related projects.
General knowledge of Washington State public works procurement and procedures.
Ability to maintain a valid Washington Drivers License and be able to travel to and from Canada.
A sense of humor.
A passion to learn new things continuously.
Ability to gain working knowledge of Whatcom County Library System's policies and procedures.
Requires working knowledge of how to operate relevant computer systems, including hardware and software, office machines, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, the Internet, e-mail systems, and file management in a networked environment.
Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely.
Requires Vocational training in Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design or other related field plus five or more years relevant experience in project or construction management, or equivalent training, education and/or experience .
Requires physical and visual ability to utilize reference sources and to manipulate equipment.
Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 80 pounds and/or continual standing or walking 60%+ of the time.