Facilities Project Coordinator - Research - Facilities Management

Provides intermediate to complex facilities operations support for a department based on established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate small construction projects, restoration work, and tenant improvements.
• Coordinate work with tenant user and all appropriate ASU service groups and outside agencies, ensuring procedures and materials comply with specifications.
• Develop scope of work and manage projects.
• Observe work in progress to gauge timeliness, conformance with requirements, and acceptable workmanship.
• Interview customers to collect information for designing their tenant improvement plan, accounting for all required services and construction.
• Provide cost estimates for labor, materials, and equipment for renovation designs.
• Prepare and obtain funding approvals for projects.
• Coordinate and schedule contractors and sub-contractors work activities.
• Attend pre-construction conferences and reviews contract bidding documents.
• Review contract plans and specifications for conformance to project requirements.
• Obtain approvals and submit all paperwork to appropriate agencies where required for renovation designs.
• Consult with the user in general laboratory systems design and parts acquisition; examples include special acid sinks, strain gauges, and measurement equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance and service issues with maintenance personnel where required.
• Coordinate installation of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment and schedule/coordinate department staff relocation.
• Create and update space characteristic database.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Valid Arizona driver's license (minimum of Class D) upon employment and maintained throughout employment.
• Post-offer of employment, selected candidate must possess an acceptable driving record which is 5 or fewer points in the most recent 39-month period from date of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in managing Tenant Improvement projects, in a college or university setting preferred.
• Experience reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing them with construction in progress.
• Experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Experience with contracting delivery processes; CMAR, Job Order Contracting, Design/Bid/Build.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Applications (e.g. Word, Outlook, Project, Excel).
• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities planning and construction management processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, and methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building codes and standards of practice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Piping Systems.
• Degree in Construction Management, Registered Architect, or a Professional Engineer License or equivalent.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.

Working Environment

• Walk in extreme and varying temperatures to service locations throughout the campus.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Work conditions will include exposure to outside temperatures and climbing ladders to inspect work.
• May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific process to be followed and may include the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
• Drive University vehicles/carts.

Benefits

• 22 days of accrued vacation leave, 12 days of accrued sick leave and 10 paid holidays annually for all staff.
• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
• Affordable benefits package including dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement which includes Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance services.
• ASU Discounts to sports/events along with discounts with ASU partnerships.

Pay

$58,000 to 62,000 annually.

Schedule

Mon – Fri 8:00AM – 5:00PM. This position is based at ASU’s Tempe campus but will require working from other campuses depending on operational needs.

This position is located at the University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road, Tempe, AZ (on Rural Road south of Apache Blvd).