Job Description
Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for full-time Construction Project Coordinator for the Department of Facilities, Planning, and Management. This position will manage internal construction projects; act as a liaison between the University and 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 tasks with university activities. This position requires the ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and 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) and manual techniques. Desirable qualifications include previous experience working for a large facility owner or university, and experience in contract administration of multiple construction projects of all sizes. The successful candidate will bring experience using industry standard techniques and creativity in adapting them to the University environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordinates meetings to discuss project requirements and scope of work with units or departments;
Prepares and reviews project plans, specifications, and cost estimates; reviews site of proposed work to determine design parameters and constraints;
Issues work orders, schedules work and inspects progress;
Communicates ongoing work schedules and project progress with units or departments;
Monitors job costs, evaluates change orders and estimates costs of work in progress; orders special materials and equipment;
Provides instruction and direction to university crafts and trades and contractors who perform required construction work;
Inspects work performed by university employees and contractors on assigned construction or remodeling projects;
Assists in evaluating completed projects;
Creates and reviews plans designated by others to develop schedules and to ensure compliance with building codes and university guidelines;
Supervises lower-level employees as required;
Coordinates training of new construction items with in-house maintenance crews related to simple to moderately complex construction and departmental job order work; and
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the following categories:
work experience in construction management, building project management or a closely related field.
college coursework in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
Associate Degree (60 semester hours) equals one (1) year (12 months)
90-semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor’s Degree or higher (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
One (1) year (12 months) of building construction management and/or building project management experience.
Salary
$55,000-$65,000 annually
Links
Construction Project Coordinator
Contact Information
| University/Agency
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Eastern Illinois University
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| Department/College
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EIU 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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| Comments
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