Job Description
The department of Facilities Planning and Management is looking for a Construction Project Coordinator I. This position will: develop plans and specifications for internal projects and oversee internal construction trades to execute renovation projects; act as a liaison between the University and external consultants and contractors; administer contracts for construction; observe and report on construction in progress: monitor and report on budgets and schedules; and coordinate construction schedules and activities with University activities. This position reports to the Construction Project Manager, and requires the ability to use word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), email (Microsoft Outlook), scheduling software for reports, estimating software (RS Means), work control software (TMA), and knowledge and skills to efficiently produce drawings using a CAD system (AutoCAD).
Qualifications
The qualified candidate must have three (3) years of work experience in construction management, building project management, or a closely related field or a Bachelor’s Degree in architecture, an appropriate engineering degree, construction management, or a related discipline and one (1) additional year of building construction management and/or building project management experience. This person should have the ability to read and interpret contract documents and shop drawings, lead small construction crews, meet with clients to understand project needs, communicate clearly about all aspects of construction projects, be able to recommend the disposition of alternatives and change orders, and advise employees of contractors on matters related to building design or construction. Desirable qualifications include previous experience working for a large facility owner or university and experience in contract administration of multiple construction projects. The successful candidate will bring experience using industry standard techniques and creativity in adapting them to the University environment.
Salary
Salary is to be determined by excess qualifications and experience. Salary range is $55,000 - $60,00
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Construction Project Coordinator I
Contact Information
University/Agency
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Eastern Illinois University
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Department/College
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Eastern Illinois University Human Resources
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Contact
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Alexandria Thomas
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Phone Number
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(217)581-3463
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Address
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600 Lincoln Ave Charleston IL 61920
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