Construction Project Coordinator

Augusta University

About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 9,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information
Providing the highest level of quality service in a responsive and efficient manner to the entire university community while creating and caring for a physical environment in which those who seek knowledge, enlightenment and well-being enjoy successful, productive, and fulfilled lives. Facilities Services Division provides quality customer service by maintaining a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing environment in which students, faculty, and staff can function and accomplish their educational objectives and by supporting a patient care culture that continuously improves. Facilities Services' responsibilities include Interior and Exterior Facilities Support, Construction, Space Management, and Environmental Services.

Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting the Project Manager(s) in providing, planning, programming, design, and construction management to support AU and AU HEALTH. This includes, but is not limited to: education, administrative, research, and clinical functions on the campus and remote facilities.

Responsibilities
The job duties include but are not limited to:

SUPPORTS PROJECT MANAGER IN PLANNING & PROGRAMMING; Supports the Project Manger in planning and programming expertise for University /Medical Center.clinical and administrative programs. Provides accurate construction estimates and schedules for proposed projects.

SUPPORTS PROJECT MANAGER IN DESIGNING PROJECTS: Supports the Project Manager in the coordinate the design of small, routine and large, complex University projects includingconceptual design, design development.and projects specifications to ensure satisfactory compliance with clinical, operational.and user needs in accordance with Regulatory Codes and guidelines including but not limited to OCH, OSHA, NFPA, and AIA.

SUPPORTS PROJECT MANAGER IN PROVIDING CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES: Supports the Project Manager in providing construction management services for small, routine and large, complex Lump sum Bid, Design-Build and Time and Material Cost Plus renovation and construction projects. Conducts regular project progress meetings and site inspections to facilitate construction and ensure the work is in accordance with specifications , drawings and schedules. Monitor budget vs. actual expenditures during construction, notifying the Project Manger of potential problems.

PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE PROJECT MANAGER: Provides assistance to the Project Manger for direction to consultants, contractors, and vendors through all phases of projects, including, but not limited to design, construction, commissioning, and close out phases and verifies compliance with contract specifications and drawings.

PROVIDES ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE: Provide Engineering assistance for architectural, civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering requirements for maintence problems or constructions projects.

PROVIDES TROUBLESHOOTING EXPERTISE: Provides trouble-shooting expertise to assist maintenance personnel in the continuing operation of the Medical Center/University facilities.

PROJECT INVOICES: Recommends approval of project invoices submitted by contractors and vendors to the Project Manager and Director of Construction.

REVIEW PROJECT MANAGER CHANGES:Review for Project Manager changes to the project scope as initiated by the architect, engineer, contractor or user group

PREPARES & MONITORS: Prepares and monitors Interim Life Safety Mesasures, Pre-Construction Risk Assessments, and Infection Control Risk Assessment.

POLICIES & PROCEDURES:Enforces all departments policies and procedures with support from the Project Manager and performs other duties as required

Required Qualifications
Associates degree in Construction, Building, Planning or related field of study and 1 year of relevant experience or 2 years of relevant facilities project management experience or Military background with facilities project management experience. Must have a valid driver's license to operate AU vehicles.

Preferred Qualifications
Construction Management I Project Management experience is preferred. PMP Certification CHC Certification is preferred. Local Construction Market Experience is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Decisions regarding compliance with plans, specifications, and general project intent are critical
ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/ M-F
Pay Grade: 14
Salary Minimum $17.40/ hourly -$22.58/ hourly
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 12/9/2022 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Driver's License Statement
The Human Resources Division will request a driver's history report for the identified top candidate(s) for this position. We will initiate this through our Background Check Vendor; this report will come from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license.

Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply
Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, please visit: https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=252727&PostingSeq=1



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