Project Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High School education or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

1. Minimum of five years of facility planning and construction project management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Bachelor's degree in planning or construction management (relevant experience may substitute for degree requirement)

EXPERIENCE:

1. Six to ten years of facility planning and construction project management

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Participate in facilities planning activities. Provide advice and consultation for planning and design of improvements and capital construction projects.

2. Manage all phases of project development for large and/or complex construction and facility improvement projects.

3. Research and make recommendations on permitting and site planning of public facilities, land exchanges, right-of-ways, easements, and zoning changes.

4. Participate in the selection of vendors and contractors. Participate in defining the terms of contract agreements and ensures work is completed satisfactorily. Monitor the performance of contracts to ensure compliance with applicable specifications.

5. Monitor project budgets to identify potential financial overruns and variances; make appropriate recommendations to alleviate financial implications.

6. Plan, prepare, monitor, and manage facility project budgets.

7. Position in this classification may perform all or some of the responsibilities above and all positions perform other related duties as assigned.

8. Control any number of projects at various stages of work. Review records of accounts and inputs entries into to proper accounts.
9. Consult with clients to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structure or renovation, and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, color, equipment, estimated costs and construction time.

10. Plan layouts of projects and integrates engineering elements into unified design for client review and approval.

11. Conduct periodic onsite observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with plans.

12. Prepare studies and reports.

13. Prepare project designs and plans using computer assisted design software and equipment.

14. Direct activities of workers engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Work is generally performed in both an office and outdoor environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Frequent sitting, reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;

2. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;

3. Managing multiple on-going projects;

4. Inspecting construction sites for compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations;

5. Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.