Facilities Project Coordinator- Interior Design

Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents. When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service.

Pay

$70,603 - $94,595

Schedule

This position is Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project leader for small to medium construction, renovation, and maintenance repair projects.
• Coordinate projects involving furniture planning, staff relocations, and facility improvements.
• Oversee project design coordination, budget tracking, and scheduling to ensure timely completion.
• Assist in developing drawings and specifications used for design development, bidding, and construction.
• Support the bidding and contract award process for professional services and contractor work.
• Act as the department’s liaison with architects, engineers, construction managers, consultants, and client departments.
• Inspect and document construction progress and monitor project status.
• Communicate project updates and notify leadership of issues beyond the original scope of work, providing recommended solutions.
• Estimate project costs and prepare documentation needed to obtain funding when required.
• Review specifications and obtain quotes for project-related purchases.
• Utilize Countywide and department-specific software systems to complete assignments and track project activity.
• Prepare designs for construction, alteration, and renovation of proposed or existing facilities including airports, park structures, County offices, and institutional buildings to address departmental needs.
• Responsible for meeting the needs of the client department and/or County while still maintaining the project budget and schedule.
• Review designs prepared by consultants and lower-level engineering staff and prepare technical specifications for construction of proposed facilities, conferring with higher-level County and consulting engineers regarding project objectives and County guidelines.
• Make recommendations to higher-level engineers regarding project feasibility based on cost of materials, funds available, applicable zoning ordinances, building officials, and representatives of utilities.
• Prepare monthly payment estimates as a recommendation for payment to contractors by receiving and reviewing reports from inspection personnel regarding the amount of work completed in the previous month and recommending to superiors change orders when unanticipated factors necessitate a deviation from original plans.
• Conduct preliminary studies based on cost of materials, funds available, municipal zoning, and interviews with involved consultants, and report findings to supervisors to determine feasibility of project construction.
• Operate a computer-aided design (CAD) system using AutoCAD and/or other CAD programs to prepare designs, construction drawings, and graphics.
• Estimate labor, material, and administration costs of approved plans for allocation of funds and preparation and review of public bids for construction.
• Assist in the evaluation of bids, making recommendations on the award of contracts according to knowledge of the quality of contractors' work, cost, needed work, and other factors.
• Assist higher-level engineers in the management of large-scale projects and operational matters requiring either inception to completion or component responsibilities such as construction progress or mechanical system review.
• Requisition materials needed to complete jobs following supervisory authorization.
• Monitor delivery of materials to ensure receipt of the proper type and amount.
• Inspect project progress, notify the division manager and supervisor of any issues significantly beyond the original scope of work, and provide recommendations for action.
• Using final and approved plans, determine work priorities within an assigned project to ensure that work is made according to sound construction principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university.
• At least two (2) years of full-time work experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
• A Master’s degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field from an accredited college or university OR registration as a Professional Architect or Engineer in an appropriate Architecture discipline by the Michigan State Board of Architects or Engineers may be substituted for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
• Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
• Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out-of-country driver’s license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver’s license before the hire date.
• Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
• Successfully complete the six-month probationary period.

Special Requirements

• If qualifying for the position with a Registration as a Professional Engineer, must maintain registration as a Professional Engineer by the Michigan Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
• If qualifying for a position with a Registration as a Professional Architect, must maintain registration as a Professional Architect by the Michigan State Board of Registration for Professional Architects.
• Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit: Oakland County Benefits.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of construction project management.
• Considerable knowledge of the provisions of zoning laws, building codes, and other State Acts affecting construction.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods of survey, building design, and construction.
• Considerable knowledge of the nomenclature and symbols used in engineering, drafting, and design.
• Considerable knowledge of field and office procedures relating to the required architecture, engineering, or construction discipline.
• Considerable knowledge of administrative practices related to project management.
• Considerable ability to plan, organize, and supervise architectural, engineering, or construction work.
• Considerable ability to determine compliance of structures with specifications.
• Reasonable knowledge of the technical phases of estimates, contracts, specifications, and reports.
• Reasonable ability to prepare contracts and specifications.
• Reasonable ability to organize and evaluate information for special reports.
• Reasonable ability to utilize current CAD, project management, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and Internet software.

Additional Information

• Union: BU61 - United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 889: Facilities Management Non-Supv (UAW).
• Work is carried out in a typical office environment and construction sites, with exposure to weather conditions and noise.
• May participate in activities that require driving or being a passenger in an automobile.
• Essential mental and physical requirements include the ability to communicate to accurately convey information and the ability to use equipment required to perform craft jobs.