Building Services Project Specialist

Overview

Building Services Department is hiring for a Building Services Project Specialist. The Building Services Project Specialist performs paraprofessional and administrative project management work for new construction, remodeling, space programming and general facility improvement projects for County buildings.

• Paid work experience and proficiency in project documentation, file organization, and budget tracking
• Paid work experience interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Paid work experience with project tracking tools (e.g., Excel, Smartsheet) and closeout processes
• Paid work experience and proficiency in written communication skills including creating agendas, taking meeting minutes, project updates, and executive summaries
• Knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, life safety, furniture) a plus

Your training and experience will be rated based on the required application material submitted and the top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

8:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Friday. Work schedules (hours and days) and location are subject to change based on department needs.

$26.18 – $30.91 hourly

Washington County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Washington County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Washington County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I‑9. (E‑Verify Participation Poster, Right to Work Poster)

• Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, or a directly related field
• Two years of work experience in building services, building construction, planning, or project management; a directly related internship may count towards required experience or be considered equivalent
• Valid Class D driver’s license
• Certification in AutoCAD within 6 months of employment

• Support and prioritize a welcoming and respectful workplace that fosters diversity and encourages contributions from all individuals
• Provide inclusive and equitable service to all members of the community with dignity and respect
• Demonstrate support for the County’s diversity, equity and inclusion program
• Promote a culture of continuous quality improvement in the workplace
• Demonstrate knowledge of or ability to learn quality/continuous improvement
• Demonstrate knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations impacting county government
• Demonstrate knowledge of current methods, practices and techniques of organizational planning and project management
• Demonstrate knowledge of relevant Computer‑Aided Drafting (AutoCAD) system, Microsoft Office software and work order system administration
• Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret plans, blueprints and specifications
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks appropriately while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Demonstrate ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Demonstrate ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate exceptional work ethic and uphold company values, demanding the highest standard of conduct from self and others

• Plan, coordinate, oversee and assist with facility construction projects
• Prepare purchase orders, change orders, cost estimates,…