CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE COORD

SUMMARY:

The Construction/Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for planning and supervising remodeling, renovation, and repair projects. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises the work of subordinate skilled trades worker by providing training, assigning work, providing instructions and establishing deadlines, and reviewing and evaluating incumbent performance.

Receives project assignments, writes project plans, and inspects all buildings and grounds to determine repair or replacement needs.

Estimates time and materials required for construction/maintenance and repair projects.

Obtains and processes quote bids, prepares cost estimates, schedules or estimates project completion date, monitors project budget, and prepares cost reports of projects.

Draws and interprets blueprints of architectural designs and participates with management in planning major renovation and remodeling projects.

Inspects work at job site prior to construction to determine progress, note problems or deficiencies, recommend changes, write specifications. Obtains cost quotes for construction changes and submit to upper level management.

Provides technical assistance and gives instructions to architects, engineers, and job supervisor to correct problems.

Verifies and inspects materials, equipment, and tools delivered to job site to ensure conformance with specifications.

Maintains a log on all completed projects, contractors, blueprints, repairs or replacement invoices, and inspection reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of the supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of building construction techniques, materials, and costs. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of subordinates skilled trade workers. Ability to conduct inspections of buildings to determine quality and progress of on-going operations. Ability to draw and interpret blueprints and building specifications.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus five years of experience in the construction industry, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.

Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.