Facilities Project Coordinator 4

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State’s Office of Physical Plant is seeking a Facilities Project Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management and coordination of multiple renovations, major maintenance, and new construction projects from inception to completion.

Finance and Business is a values-driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to “Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.” The Office of Physical Plant’s values follow those of Penn State’s  and we are especially committed to our vision  to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management.  In our search for excellence,we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person’s uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective.  We also firmly believe in Penn State’s value of Respect , which encourages us to “respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community.” As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State’s and Finance and Business’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with internal and external design professionals, internal workforce, and external subcontractors/workforce to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet the University’s standard of quality and safety.

• Maintain awareness of project safety concerns and compliance with University and OSHA requirements. Maintain construction documentation including Change Orders, RFI’s and ensure as-built completion and timely project close-out.

• Communicate regularly with customers, owners and end users.

• Monitor project activities to ensure work meets contract specifications.

• Assist Superintendents, working foreman and project support personnel with resolution of project specific issues and requests.

• Conduct final inspections, visit job sites to monitor work and review change orders and obtain authorization for changes to work.

Education and experience:

This job will be filled as a level 3 or level 4, depending upon the successful candidate’s competencies, education, and experience. Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture or related field plus three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience for a level 3. Additional experience and/or education and competencies are required for higher-level jobs.

Proficiency in Construction Management is required.  OSHA 30-hour certification, knowledge of building mechanical, electrical and architectural systems, and CPM scheduling knowledge are preferred. Candidate must also have excellent interpersonal skills and computer skills. 

Background check:

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 

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