Construction Project Assistant

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Under the direction of the Construction Director, the Project Assistant participates in the conceptual development of facility projects and coordinates project and/or maintenance planning, organization, scheduling, and implementation. Minimum Qualifications Education, Certification, and/Or Licensure: Associate Degree in related field i.e. Construction, engineering, architecture, or project management OR High School Diploma/GED with 5 years of experience in related field Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in construction or project management experience. Preferred Qualifications Education, Certification, and/Or Licensure: Bachelors Degree with an emphasis in Construction, engineering, architecture, or project management. Experience: Previous experience. Core Duties and Responsibilities Assist leadership in assuring the designated project is proceeding according to agreed upon timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters. Coordinate activities involved in the preparation and distribution of correspondence to facilitate on‑going communications and efficient operations for construction projects. Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings. Complete a wide range of tasks using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, and Procore software. Manage electronic project documents: contracts, change orders, invoices, insurance, reports, email communications, O&M manuals, record as‑built drawings, etc. and distribute documents to appropriate team members. Provide clerical/administrative support for project team as requested such as tracking payment applications, invoices, etc. Responsible for managing multiple tasks simultaneously to support leadership. Act as a point of contact for vendors, subcontractors, and various construction services teams and solicit quotes from them for new jobs. Completion of timecards for construction department staff. Completing P‑Card receipt reconciliation. Oversee material procurement for multiple construction projects. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Environment Work is generally performed in both an office and outdoor environment, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. Frequent sitting, reaching, walking, standing, lifting, stooping, or carrying of equipment and materials may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Skills and Abilities Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals. Managing multiple on‑going projects. Communicating effectively through oral and written mediums. Additional Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: (none specified) Exempt/Non‑Exempt: United States of America (Non‑Exempt) Company: PVH Potomac Valley Hospital Cost Center: 606 PVH Facilities Engineering Address: 100 Pin Oak Lane, Keyser, West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr