Construction Coordinator

Dept./School: Operations Department
Reports to: Executive Manager of Construction, Planning, and Growth
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 04
Minimum Salary: $82,862
Duty Days: 230 days per year

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

To coordinate and assist Construction Manager with all new construction and renovation projects in the district. Ensure compliance with all planning and zoning requirements. Manage and maintain organizational documents for all facilities, warranty and closeout processes. Coordination and development of the districts bond programs set up and organizational structure.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED and closely related experience in certain roles

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Computer data entry skills to include Excel, Spreadsheets, Tables, Word Processing, Databases and Technology Platforms specific to the role
• Knowledge of project planning and construction principles
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and installation
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances, and the inspection certification process
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics and specification interpretation.
• Ability to conduct on-site inspections for structural, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Scheduling projects and assist in managing design and construction teams CMAR process
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Five to ten years construction maintenance, project management, or engineering experience

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Facility Construction, Renovations and Inspections

• Coordinates and oversees construction projects for the district.
• Serves as liaison to bond project teams; architects, engineers, and consultants to develop, review, and finalize project plans, drawings, schematics, and specifications; and construction managers.
• Consults with city, county, state, and federal officials to ensure conformity with codes and ordinances regulating district construction projects.
• Participates in the prequalification or approval process for architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with construction documents, programs, and needs.
• Consults with faculty, administrative staff, and community concerning program preparation and design needs.
• Inspects existing facilities and makes recommendations for improvements as needed.
• Supports Executive Manager to evaluate, establish and recommend priorities for future bond project improvements.
• Reviews and supports the development of and supervision of the bond program construction schedules.
• Coordinates and sets agendas to conduct project development and construction progress meetings.
• Expedites documentation and completion of project punch-list items.
• Coordinates transition of building occupancy operation from general contractor to district upon acceptance of a facility. Includes commissioning and project closeout and acceptance.
• Supervises warranty correction work.
• Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Denton ISD and directives from supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Completes periodic reports of construction project progress and makes presentations to the board.
• Coordinates the storage and handling of construction documents.
• Records and reports all warranty times and makes final warranty check prior to end of warranty periods.
• Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Budget and Inventory

• Estimates costs of construction and repair projects, including labor, materials, and other related costs.
• Assists with the preparation of bidding documents, including notice and instructions to bidders, drawings, and specifications.
• Assists with the evaluation of formal bids and makes recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
• Reviews and approves requests for payment from contractor(s) and designer(s).
• Ensures that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
• Compiles budget and cost estimates based on documented needs.

Safety

• Maintains and supports construction industry safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate with professional efficiency (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress. Provides problem resolution to complex existing field issues and new project constructability.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.

APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant's training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.