We are looking for a motivated Junior Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Project/Program Coordinator to assist in the planning, coordination, and management of construction, modernization, and repair projects across our school facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in project management, with a focus on supporting various phases of construction and facility upgrades.
Duties:
- Assist in planning, coordinating, processing, and expediting projects relative to the construction, modernization, installation, and repair of schools, administrative buildings, and other facilities.
- Perform liaison duties among District Project Management Units, Maintenance and Operations Areas, Environmental Consultants, and Abatement contractors involved in Facilities construction, renovation, and repairs.
- Review Requests for Assistance (RFAs) with FETU technical staff, determine scope of work, and review project drawings.
- Perform initial funding line review and coordinate with facilities accounting staff for appropriate project funding. Prepare funding request packages.
- Plan projects, track job progress, and report actual labor charges.
- Request cost proposals from environmental consultants, review cost proposals to determine accuracy, rationality, and viability.
- Work with technical personnel to estimate costs of asbestos and lead abatements.
- Initiate & execute Asbestos Abatement and Lead Remediation, A&B Contracts, Task Order & JOC Contracts.
- Coordinate, plan, and assist in scheduling lead & asbestos abatements for various projects prior to demolition and renovations of school facilities and temporary housing of students and school staff during such activities.
- Review contractor’s submittals, daily logs, and certified payroll for approval of invoices.
- Check and analyze requests for alterations in scope of work plans and determine the merit and validity of change orders and cost increases.
- Provide support to FETU Technical Staff on project closeout and certification efforts.
- Prepare requests and justifications for bid processing and coordinate and monitor the entire contract award process.
- Update FETU projects tracking sheet to track project progress.
- Attend Job Start meetings to review asbestos, lead, and safety requirements with the contractor and other related parties in attendance; ensure that meeting minutes are documented and reported to project participants.
Minimum Requirements
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years full-time paid professional experience in Project/Construction Management of projects, preferably in educational facility construction projects or public agency projects, involved in all phases of the construction projects, including pre-construction activities and planning, monitoring construction progress, and close-out activities.
- Experience in safety construction protocols, Cal OSHA requirements, and environmental procedures is a plus.
Required Education:
- Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or environmental field.
- Candidates without a degree may compensate with experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Use of Asset and Work Management System (Maximo).
