Building Project Coordinator - DPW

Are you an experienced professional in architecture, engineering, or building construction? Suffolk County DPW is seeking a Building Project Coordinator to oversee and manage the design, bidding, and construction processes for capital building projects. This role involves coordinating the development of projects from initial design to final completion, preparing cost estimates, reviewing bids, and ensuring quality work. You'll supervise building construction personnel and work closely with contractors, consulting agencies, and administrative staff to deliver successful building projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the planning and construction of County building projects.
• Prepare and/or review preliminary design specifications, cost estimates, and bidding procedures.
• Oversee bid distribution, receipt, and review for building projects.
• Administer projects, coordinate work of trades and prepare detailed progress reports.
  
  

Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of building construction principles, design, and public building codes.
• Experience in planning, designing, and preparing specifications for public buildings.
• Expertise in estimating materials, equipment, and labor costs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for building construction challenges.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance at this time
• Sponsorship is not available for this role
  
  

Salary Range: $71,018

Benefits For You Now And Your Future

• Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension
• Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance.
  
  

Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers.

Minimum Qualifications

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture

AND

Six (6) years of experience in architecture or building construction which includes responsibility in the field of design, bid preparation and/or administration.

Important Note

Experience in performing building construction inspections for compliance with official standards and specifications may be substituted for college on a year-for-year basis. Candidates must have graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma.

Why Join Suffolk County Department of Public Works?

• Make a meaningful impact on public infrastructure.
• Work and collaborate on a variety of exciting projects.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth with optimal work-life integration.
• Public Sector Student Loan Forgiveness
• Work on a team of dedicated professionals and make a tangible difference in your community.
  
  

Apply Now!

Shape the future of Suffolk County's infrastructure. Join our team as a Building Project Coordinator and help us deliver quality public projects!

Suffolk County Department of Public Works – Building a Better Future Together

This Role Is A Provisional Appointment

A provisional appointment, which occurs only in the competitive class, is a temporary appointment to a position for which no eligible list exists or for which an eligible list exists with fewer than three candidates who are willing to accept the position. In order to become permanent, the employee who is provisionally appointed must take the next examination for the position in question. The appointment to the position is then made from among the three highest scoring passing candidates who indicate their willingness to accept the position. Civil Service law does not compel the appointing authority to choose the provisional employee should he or she be one of the three candidates

Additional details regarding a Provisional Appointment can be reviewed at:

https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Civil-Service/faqs

Suffolk County’s Commitment To Diversity, Inclusion & Equity

• Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
• We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
• We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
  
  

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.