POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PROJECT COORDINATOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS

POSITION TITLE:                                     PROJECT COORDINATOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS

LOCATION:                                               FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF CAPITAL PROJECTS

                                                                   UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK

Facilities Management, an organization that employs over 800 employees including service, maintenance, skilled crafts, administrative, and professional staff, seeks to hire two Project Coordinators for Capital Projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:             The Project Coordinator (PC) is a developmental, entry level position in the Department of Capital Projects (CAP).  CAP is responsible for managing capital construction projects from pre-design through construction, commissioning, equipping, furnishing and close-out.  CAP projects typically range from $1M to $100M and are located in College Park and other USM institutions throughout the state.  Incumbent will receive training and direct managerial oversight from an Assistant Director (AD), Project Management.  At the discretion of the AD, the incumbent may be asked to provide assistance to a Project Manager in conjunction with the incumbent’s developmental assignments.  The purpose of the training assignments, and the goal of this position, is to provide an opportunity to develop the capability to independently perform the tasks associated with managing capital construction projects. 

 

 The PC will be given assignments that vary and may include such tasks as:  review and become knowledgeable of construction documents; review and evaluate project submittals, e.g. RFIs, change order requests/bulletins; evaluate financial data; create project budgets; review project schedules to assess the proposed sequence of work; create project schedules; proofread various contract documents and prepare draft contract documents for the AD’s review; track required permit status and other time sensitive project elements.  Periodically, the PC will attend design and construction meetings, regular progress meetings, and periodic meetings to resolve technical issues and follow-up up on specific issues.  Miscellaneous assignments may include preparation of independent reports e.g., assessments of specific task assignments as noted above or other investigative/research assignments. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  Bachelor's degree required in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.  Graduate degree in similar disciplines preferred.  Must possess and maintain a driver’s license valid in Maryland with fewer than 6 points.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:  Minimum six (6) months experience in architectural/engineering design, project management, or building construction.  Experience may be obtained through a paid or unpaid position.  Experience shall be cumulative, i.e., work during semester breaks over the course of the degree program.  Note:  A Graduate Degree shall be considered fulfilling the experience requirement.   Candidates must possess the basic knowledge of design and construction management practices;  the ability to coordinate multiple assignments;  ability to effectively communicate (in oral and written form) and to use a computer for e-mail, correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets;  ability to create independent reports;  ability to coordinate work with other members of the CAP organization and University community;  ability to ‘read’ construction drawings and apply associated construction specifications; and, ability to function in a team oriented environment.

SALARY/BENEFITS:  UM offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, tuition remission, retirement, 25 days of leave, 14 holidays and 15 sick days.  Starting salary range is $52,780 - $65,976.

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Submit application packages electronically; cut and paste this link into your browser and follow directions to apply: jobs.umd.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56518 .  For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume including salary history, and (3) contact information for three professional references.  For best consideration, apply by March 30, 2012.  If additional information is needed, call FM-Human Resources 301-405-3214.