Project Coordinator - Facilities Operations & Planning

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Facilities has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Project Coordinator Facilities Operations & Planning to work in Miami, FL. The Project Coordinator - Facilities Operations & Planning provides coordination services for projects of varying complexities, including capital projects, renewal and replacement, and renovations and maintenance. Additionally, the incumbent coordinates and works with outside third-party vendors as needed. Plans and coordinates administrative tasks, to include facilitating project logistics such as scheduling meetings, conference rooms, conference calls, equipment meeting minutes, filing, and answering phones. Processes purchase orders, invoices, and other documents. Coordinates RFP, RFQ, bid submittals, and award communications activities with outside vendors. Advances and enforces operational procedures and best practices, ensuring staff compliance. Communicates and provides reports to various stakeholders detailing project progress, schedules, and spending. Assists with tracking of project budgets and permits. May be required to oversee administrative staff. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers developing project scopes, budgets, and timelines in Projecto.
Assist Project Managers with reviews of plans and specifications to meet the requirements of the contract documents and University standards.
Facilitate project logistics, including scheduling meetings, conference rooms, calls, and equipment.
Coordinate the start-up of major utilities and equipment and the relocation of occupants into the finished spaces.
Maintain current and comprehensive project documentation, plans, and reports.
Obtain and process project quotes, purchase orders, and other required documents.
Provide project reports to stakeholders detailing progress, schedules, and quality.
Support Project Managers by preparing weekly/monthly reports and slide decks to ensure accuracy and consistency with construction project updates.
Prepare and send documents for approval using DocuSign.
Coordinate RFP, RFQ, bid submittals, and award communications with vendors.
Communicate project progress, schedules, and spending to various stakeholders.
Support the oversight of activities of General Contractors, Designers, and other technical service personnel.
Assist with budget preparation and track project-related expenditures.
Support Project Managers in managing RFS/Project Requests, Budget Changes, and budget reallocations between projects.
Process project permits with required agencies or municipalities and track progress.
Process project purchase orders, and tax saving POs.
Process permit applications.
Ensure adherence to university and unit-level policies and procedures.
Review and improve processes for greater departmental efficiency.
Implement operational procedures and best practices, ensuring staff compliance.
Assist in identifying risks and removing roadblocks that hinder project progress.
Assist Project Manager to identify and log risks that arise in the Project Risk Register.
Support Project Managers and contractors in submitting Weekend Work and Shut-down impairment requests.
Coordinate Pre-Construction Risks Assessment meetings.
Execute project closeout procedures, ensuring all items are completed before final closure.
Utilize the contract compliance checklist to confirm all items are complete before closing the project.
Coordinate the start-up of major utilities and equipment and the relocation of occupants into finished spaces.
Serve as liaison between team members, stakeholders, and management to ensure clear communication and alignment.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to facilitate project execution.
Conduct site visits to observe and document construction progress.
Organize, attend, and participate in project meetings.
Assist Project Managers with assigned tasks.