Capital Project Coordinator-Housing and Residence Life Department in Doncaster

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Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's Faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security.

Housing and Residence Life is passionate about the Georgia Tech residential student experience. With 97% of all first-year students choosing to live on campus, we create spaces and opportunities for Yellow Jackets to grow and connect from their first day of college through their graduate studies. We are proud to support our students' personal development and academic endeavors while providing a safe and comfortable living environment.

Our department is a large and complex organization supporting over 8,700 on-campus residents among 49 traditional, suite, and apartment-style residence halls. Our team of 200+ professional staff and 300+ student staff from six units supports residents directly and indirectly with their unique talents.

Job Summary

Plan and coordinate the assigned department's capital projects to ensure they are completed in accordance with assigned unit standards, contract specifications, and schedules. Direct and coordinate the engineering, design, and construction or alteration of existing structures. This role will coordinate and lead logistics and access plans for low-complexity construction projects and maintain accurate construction records within a project management system. This role will manage the assigned unit's lifecycle replacement plan for flooring, paint, and lighting within assigned buildings. Collaborate with unit leadership to advance the unit master plan.

This position will interact on a consistent basis with Assigned Department Staff, Infrastructure and Sustainability Partners, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning exercises for assigned units' capital investment projects. Provide assessments for the Major Rehabilitation and Repair (MRR) program to maintain the building space & systems.
• Compile and maintain project schedules and milestones for projects from the concept stage, through design and construction, to final punch completion. Track and communicate project updates and impacts.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, Institute partners, unit leaders, and stakeholders in the execution of assigned projects.
• Develop Scope of Work (SOW) and conduct pre-construction meetings; meet with contractor representatives to review project requirements; review estimates/proposals, finalize quotes & issue purchase orders.
• Review all elements of the assigned project's scope and plans to ensure they are effectively defined and in alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct periodic inspections of construction projects to ensure work is performed to expected standards and contract requirements. Report on contractor performance.
• Coordinate with assigned units and Institute partners to initiate projects and, as appropriate, with information technology, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) moves and installations, office relocations, utility shutdowns, etc.
• Partner with and assist Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) personnel with room inspections. Coordinate repairs and remediation work with facilities teams and contractors per the recommendation of EH&S.
• Oversee the unit's lifecycle replacement schedule for flooring, paint, and lighting in assigned buildings.
• Perform other related job duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience: Four to six years of job-related experience. The ideal candidate should have four to six years of relevant work experience. Possess the ability to read and comprehend construction drawings, mechanical systems, project manuals, and project submittals. Be capable of handling multiple tasks or projects simultaneously while meeting the assigned deadlines. Experience managing small- to medium-scale renovation projects, negotiating projects, and scheduling projects is also required.

Other Required Qualifications

Must have the ability to be on call and work after hours and on weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred working experience includes familiarity with the request for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotes (RFQs), experience managing contracts, experience writing Statement of Works (SOW), and experience with the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Program and Sustainability programs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

This position involves physical activity such as walking, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds, standing for extended periods, and working in construction environments. Additionally, there may be times when work is required outdoors.

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite). Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills. Strong customer service skills, phone, and e-mail etiquette, with keen attention to detail and follow-up skills.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all.