POSITION TITLE: PROJECT
COORDINATOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS
LOCATION: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT
OF CAPITAL PROJECTS
CATEGORY: EXEMPT STAFF
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 -
$65,975.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit
application packages electronically; cut and paste this link into your browser
and follow directions to apply: http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/17536 . 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 May 10, 2013. If additional information is needed, call
FM-Human Resources 301-405-3214.
