Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS - South Western Region

About the role

The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Construction Project Coordinator in the South Western Region of Pennsylvania. This position supports the planning and progress of construction and renovation projects across the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities

• Project Monitoring: Track construction progress and identify issues that may slow or disrupt work
• Technical Guidance: Provide direction to contractors and outside professionals on project expectations
• Quality Assurance: Confirm that materials, inspections, and testing meet required standards
• Change Orders: Review and evaluate proposed changes to determine their impact on project needs
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate project records through the department's electronic system
• Agency Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for agencies to reduce disruptions during construction activities

Requirements

This position requires possession and maintenance of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent. You must reside in or be willing to relocate prior to employment to Allegheny, Armstrong, Cambria, Indiana, or Westmoreland County. You must be willing and able to travel to construction sites in the South Western Region and the following counties outside of the South Western Region if necessary for work.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience for renovations and new construction of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings
• An equivalent combination of experience and training
• Special Requirement: Active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license or equivalent
• You must be willing and able to travel to construction sites in the South Western Region and the following counties outside of the South Western Region if necessary for work
• You must be able to perform essential job functions

Skills

On-site renovation and new construction experience at commercial, institutional, and education buildings
Working knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules
Previous work experience on construction projects that utilized separate multiple Prime Contractors to perform the work
Experience writing, generating correspondence to contractors, design professionals, and/or clients regarding project issues, conditions, or potential actions
Experience conducting construction meetings
Experience reviewing or negotiating construction change orders
Microsoft Office Suite and/or Construction Management Software experience

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $61,927.00 (before taxes).

Schedule

Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch