Project Coordinator - Facilities

Job Summary

This position supports the Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Project Management team by coordinating and monitoring project development through onsite field work for all projects.

• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Assists in preliminary meetings of projects with contractors, subcontractors, and other vendors
• Assists in the coordination of project work scheduling to ensure timely completion within desired timeframe
• Coordinates with the GHC Project Manager and Building Management team to determine and procure all materials, equipment, and service deliveries to project site
• Arranges purchase and timely delivery of materials/services to project sites
• Provides communication with contractors and vendors including communicating project schedule changes and updates
• Reads and interprets construction documents and drawings to ensure projects are developing correctly
• Measures existing spaces for as-built floor plans or future project use
• Travels to project sites to report on quality and status of projects
• Completes logistical tasks serving the five (5) campus sites
• Coordinates with Building Maintenance Manager to utilize the GHC maintenance team when necessary for project completion
• Coordinates smaller projects pertaining to single trades
• Conducts comprehensive weekly quality reports of ongoing projects using project update templates
• Documents project progress photographically
• Works with the GHC Project Manager to post project updates school-wide on Engage
• Performs maintenance tasks on projects as assigned by GHC Project Manager
• Assists the GHC Project Manager with project closeout
• Performs other duties assigned concerning projects at GHC

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the physical processes of construction, the divisions of construction, and the coordination between owner, contractor, subcontractors, specialties, and GHC faculty/staff, usually interpreted to require three (3) to five (5) years of related experience under a general contractor or equivalent construction manager
• Experience in construction labor sufficient to use a tape measure, level, square, and other tools required to complete maintenance tasks
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
• Required to hold a GHC purchasing card which requires a credit check to receive and continue holding a purchasing card

• Basic knowledge of industry regulations and their impact on construction processes
• Working knowledge and/or experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, One Drive or equivalent software internal cost management and work management systems
• Knowledge of facilities maintenance principles and practices
• Knowledge of project management including construction, mechanical and electrical engineering
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management practices
• Skill in project management oversight
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Professional level competency in written and oral communication
• Ability to complete basic maintenance tasks with minimal supervision
• Must be able to lift objects that weigh 30-50 lbs

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, which are available for your inspection upon request.

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.