Facilities Project Coordinator

Facilities Project Management Coordinator

This position is a member of the Procure to Pay ("P2P") team. This position is primarily responsible for providing facilities project management coordination and specialized administrative support to a team of internal project managers, construction managers, architects, engineers, interior designers, and inspectors for construction projects within Facilities, Planning and Capital Programs ("FP&CP"). Significant efforts include contract administration and other pertinent record keeping functions, processing of construction project activities according to professional, contractual, industry, legal, State, Federal and University guidelines, policies, practices, laws, regulations, etc. FP&CP projects occur at UNO, UNL, UNK, and NCTA campuses and outstate facilities.

University of Nebraska employees enjoy a flexible benefits program allowing you to customize your benefits to suit your personal needs; paid vacation and sick leave in addition to 13 paid holidays; access to career-advancing educational programs, including and employee and dependent tuition benefit applicable at any of the NU campuses; and immediate vesting pre-tax retirement benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years post-secondary coursework
• 3 years experience demonstrating project-related administration support, including preparation, format, proofread and delivery of quality professional correspondence.
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office and Adobe.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A valid driver's license
• Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years contract administration experience
• Knowledge of the construction industry practices
• Proficiency in Procore project management software, Visio and DocuSign
• Knowledge of State contract law
• Experience in higher education
• Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

The ideal candidate is an agile, organized, self-starter proficient in time management; an energetic, analytical problem solver who can work independently maintaining complex information files while providing support to multiple individuals on multiple projects; sound judgment to seek supervision and/or input from others when necessary; a resilient learner who is able to develop positive relationships with team members.

Special Instructions:

Please note: Sponsorship will not be offered for this position. This position is not eligible for an alternative worksite arrangement and will be located on-site in Lincoln, NE.