What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Project Coordinator position at GM HILL Engineering?
Position SummaryPrimarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Senior Director of Design Services and design project managers (and in support of design/build project managers) at GMHILL. This position will also be responsible for preparing project paperwork on an as-needed basis. The Design Project Coordinator serves as a point of contact for customers, employees, and the public. Must present a friendly and professional image of the company, whether the interaction is over the telephone or in person.Key Tasks
Disclaimer: This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GMHILL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, or any other legal protected status. The candidate selected must pass a thorough background check (including E-Verify), federal security clearance processes and comply with GMHILL's Drug and Alcohol policy adhering to pre-employment, random, post-accident and for cause testing.
- Develop and manage specification production, workflow procedures, master specifications, and specification BIM integration.
- Serves as a point of contact from project inception through project closure for contract matters regarding design services.
- Supports Design Project Managers with the development, analysis, review, processing, and negotiation of contracts, budgets, and other documentation associated with design and construction projects.
- Oversee validation and verification of appropriate insurance coverage secured by subconsultants and the maintenance of those records.
- Maintain business relationships with subconsultants to facilitate new and continuing contracts and agreements.
- Identify and develop tools or Standard Operating Procedures that support better administration and management of contracts and subconsultant agreements.
- Manage client/project security/background check process.
- Drives the execution and distribution of subcontracts, change orders, purchase orders.
- Assists Project Managers with design submittals and ensures secure mailing.
- Maintains detailed paper and electronic filing systems for project files, including contracts, PO's, contact lists, contract logs, drawing lists, etc. and performs file archiving.
- Coordinates and attends weekly production meetings and project kick off meetings. Takes minutes, distributes minutes, and updates milestone reports.
- Supports data entry and maintenance in Smartsheet, Procore, and various project management spreadsheets, etc.
- Responsible for administrative functions such as word processing for Project Managers on correspondence and project paperwork. Copies and distribution of printed materials for meetings.
- Supports design project managers and corporate accounting effort through the receipt and coding of invoices.
- Other duties assigned by the executive team and design project managers.
- High School (required), associate or bachelor's degree, preferred.
- Five (5) or more years’ related experience.
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain basic security clearance required. Able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
- Knowledge of Architecture/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C) Industry and terms commonly utilized.
- Proficiency in internet applications and MS Office Software (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word). Familiarity with Procore, Smartsheet, Speclink and Bluebeam a plus.
- Knowledge of contracting principles and techniques currently employed in design and construction contracts.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads.
- Ability to communicate contract concepts to audiences with varied levels of fluency.
- Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems that may not have one clear answer.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Self-starter with ability to work in both team and individual environments.
- Excellent attention to detail and takes the initiative in meeting requirements efficiently.
- Excellent follow-up and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous, competing priorities relative to overall corporate, client, and project needs and success with limited direction/ oversight.
Disclaimer: This is not to be an exclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the person in this job. G.M. Hill Engineering, Inc. (GMHILL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. GMHILL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, family responsibility, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran's status, or any other legal protected status. The candidate selected must pass a thorough background check (including E-Verify), federal security clearance processes and comply with GMHILL's Drug and Alcohol policy adhering to pre-employment, random, post-accident and for cause testing.