Construction Projects Coordinator

Overview

The Construction Project Coordinator provides specialized construction administrative support duties, including the administration of the HCTRA Construction project management software for the Capital Projects and Infrastructure (CPI) division. Responsible for working with the Deputy Director, Assistant Directors in CPI, HCTRA Engineers, Program Managers, and Project Managers in the initiation, management, and closing of construction projects within the HCTRA construction management software, including schedules, change orders, Request for Information, substantial completion, retainage release, etc.

Assists in project documentation for projects.

• Monitors construction contracts and projects and provides specialized construction administrative support duties, including the administration of the HCTRA Construction project management software for the Capital Projects and Infrastructure (CPI) division.
• Responsible for working with the Deputy Director, Assistant Directors in CPI, HCTRA Engineers, Program Managers, and Project Managers in the initiation, management, and closing of construction projects within HCTRA construction management software, including schedules, change orders, requests for Information, substantial completion, retainage release, etc.
• Maintains records and reports for construction contracts and assists HCTRA Program and Project Managers in project documentation for projects.
• Reviews project documents for compliance before construction project letting. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in an increasingly responsible construction administrative role.
• Experience with construction projects.

• Ability to provide specialized administrative support.
• Advanced knowledge of personal computer, utilizing software such as Outlook, Word, and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality, judgment, personal responsibility, and dependability.
• Ability to work independently with only general direction and utilizing established policies and objectives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional attitude and interact well with all office personnel at all levels including consultants and other stakeholders.
• Ability to be dependable and maintain good attendance.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner to meet critical time deadlines.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.

Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

• This is a full-time position.
• Typical work hours and Monday through Friday
• Hours may vary based on the business needs of the department.

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• There are no major sources of discomfort.
• A normal office environment with acceptable lighting and climate control is provided.

Reports To Position:
Assistant Director, Project Management

Supervises Positions: N/A

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.

Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.

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