Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (South Eastern Region)

Assistant Construction Project Coordinator, DGS (South Eastern Region) dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan United States, Pennsylvania, West Chester Are you ready to be part of a billion dollar construction portfolio? The Department of General Services (DGS) has an outstanding career opportunity for an energetic, experienced Assistant Construction Project Coordinator in the South Eastern Region of Pennsylvania! If you enjoy Commercial Construction and Renovation Projects, traveling to various work sites daily, and are detail oriented then this job is for you! Construction portfolio consists of projects located within other Commonwealth Agency facilities such as Department of Corrections, Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Department of Military & Veterans Affairs, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Position is home headquartered; however, daily travel to job sites in the following South Eastern Region counties is required: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia County. Occasionally travel outside the South Eastern Region to Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill County may be necessary. Responsibilities Project Monitoring: Track construction progress and identify issues that may slow or disrupt work Technical Guidance: Provide direction to contractors and outside professionals on project expectations Quality Assurance: Confirm that materials, inspections, and testing meet required standards Change Orders: Review and evaluate proposed changes to determine their impact on project needs Documentation Management: Maintain accurate project records through the department's electronic system Agency Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for agencies to reduce disruptions during construction activities Requirements Four years of professional building construction administration, construction planning, or construction project engineering experience for renovations and new construction of commercial, institutional, or educational buildings; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent. Reside in or willingness to relocate prior to employment to Berks, Chester or Lancaster County. Willingness and ability to travel to construction sites in Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties and occasionally to Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill. Ability to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required) On-site renovation and new construction experience at commercial, institutional, and education buildings Knowledge of Critical Path Method (CPM) construction schedules Experience with multiple Prime Contractors on construction projects Experience writing, generating correspondence to contractors, design professionals, and/or clients regarding project issues, conditions, or potential actions Experience conducting construction meetings Experience reviewing or negotiating construction change orders Microsoft Office Suite and/or Construction Management Software experience Benefits Full-time employment, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch Starting annual salary of $60,714.00 (before taxes) for new employees with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals) Veterans Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans. To learn more, visit and click on Veterans. EEO Statement The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania