What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (Capital Area Region) position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Are you ready to be part of a billion dollar construction portfolio? The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Construction Project Coordinator in the Capital Area Region of Pennsylvania! If you enjoy Commercial Construction and Renovation Projects, traveling to various work sites daily, and are detail oriented then this job is for you! Apply today!
Construction portfolio consists of projects located within other Commonwealth Agency facilities such as Department of Corrections (Correctional Institutions), Department of Human Services (State Hospital and Center Facilities), Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Universities), Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (Readiness Center and Veterans' Hospital), Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Flood Control, State Parks), and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Headquarter Building).
Position is home headquartered; daily travel to job sites in the following Capital Area Region counties is required : Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, and York. In addition, you may occasionally be asked to travel to the following counties outside of the Capital Area Region : Berks, Fulton, Lancaster, Lebanon, Northumberland, Perry, and Schuylkill.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position reports to a Project Coordinator and assists in managing capital improvement
projects for Commonwealth Agencies within DGS' Capital Area Region. Duties include coordinating projects to ensure they are in accordance with approved plans, specs, general conditions, laws, regulations, and procedures; conducting job conferences; negotiating and approving change orders up to a specific limit; providing technical guidance and direction to outside professionals and contractors; monitoring project progress to ensure adherence to project schedules; problem-solving; using construction computer software for administrative forms and processes; generating various documents and reports in the IT system; representing the Department in claims / disputes; and ensuring effective and efficient customer care to all client agencies and stakeholders.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
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How to Apply :
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
