Project Coordinator

LC State invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $52,050 - $56,000

Required Qualifications:

1. At least three (3) years of experience in construction project planning and implementation. Includes budget management, materials procurement, and construction coordination.
2. Microsoft Office Suite proficient (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
3. Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
4. Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to manage a design and construction project workload.
6. Ability to manage a work order system.
7. Developing, promoting, and gaining project support.
8. Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Associate's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.
2. Ability to coordinate the work of skilled trades and maintenance shops.
3. Ability to coordinate the work of off-campus contractors and vendors.
4. Ability to coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction: State of Idaho Department of Administration, Division of Public Works (DPW), Division of Occupational & Professional Licenses (DOPL), State Fire Marshal, and other permitting authorities.
5. Maintain project budgets and reports.
6. Experience with construction processes and terminology.
7. Coordination with stakeholder groups.
8. Communicate project progress with department leadership.

Responsibilities:

1. Review work order requests and schedules and assign those work orders to maintenance shops. Assists with materials and supplies purchases via an online procurement system.
2. Manages a portfolio of design and construction projects: initiates meetings with stakeholder groups, helps develop project budgets and schedules, and coordinates the work of off-campus architects, engineers, and other specialty consultants.
3. Interfaces with Division of Public Works personnel on state-funded projects. Also coordinates with authorities having jurisdiction (DOPL building official, State Fire Marshal) for code compliance.
4. Attends project progress meetings with design professionals and contractors, helps ensure construction complies with the project plans and specifications, and inspects the work progress on-site.
5. Assists the Physical Plant director in developing and executing special projects throughout the year, and executing special projects during semester breaks.
6. Coordinates work with the Physical Plant maintenance shops, grounds crew, and custodial crew.
7. Communicates work order and project progress with departments and college leadership. Generates emails, reports, and presentations to communicate progress with leadership.
8. Coordinates with off-campus vendors and contractors to execute construction projects.
9. Represent the college at project meetings, and coordinate project parameters with departments.
10. Other duties as assigned by the Physical Plant director to assist with the maintenance and operations of the campus.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References

This position is open until filled; however, applications received on or before March 15, 2024, will receive first consideration. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification.