Job Description
Agency Overview
The Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM), which oversees over $2 billion in capital programs and projects, is responsible for capital planning, project delivery, property management, and real estate services for the Commonwealth. We are stewards of the Commonwealth's assets, which include 61 million square feet of state buildings. As an agency, we care for the people of our state and the future of our planet.
- We work with state agencies to create and manage forward-thinking, sustainable buildings to meet the needs of the Commonwealth's citizens and help achieve a zero-carbon future.
- We are partners with fellow agencies to help them meet their strategic needs with fiscally responsible building and real estate solutions.
- We support the growth of the Commonwealth's economy and actively engage with private sector partners to make it easier to do business with the Commonwealth.
- We work to expand access, opportunity, and equity to create more inclusive services, planning and outcomes for all the citizens of the Commonwealth.
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DCAMM is a central agency in implementing several key policy priorities of the Healey-Driscoll Administration, including promoting decarbonization and climate resilience in all state facilities, identifying and facilitating opportunities to repurpose underutilized state property for housing production, and increasing the participation of underrepresented groups in public construction contracting and in the public construction workforce.
Position Summary
The Construction Coordinator IV (CC IV) is a Project Coordinator within DCAMM's Office of Facility Management and Decarbonization and manages projects for statewide facilities across regions. The Project Coordinator is charged with the oversight and development of construction, repair and renovation projects for various Commonwealth Agencies with primary focus on project management, including, but not limited to, oversight, quality control, documentation, monitoring costs, adherence to DPS regulations and contract closeout.
The incumbent's responsibility is the management of capital projects including building and feasibility studies and schematic design through construction administration for a wide variety of project types including major and minor renovations, repairs, energy conservation improvements, handicapped accessibility upgrades, environmental remediation, emergency response, and other related tasks.
General Statement of Duties and Responsibilities
- Review schematic design documents for compliance with sound engineering principles. Ensure designer adheres to the program and that facility needs are met. Review and approve plans and specifications to ensure timely completion of detailed, comprehensive construction documents. Establish project budget.
- Manage the full project team including the Designers, Contractors and User Agency client to ensure projects satisfy certified study goals, advance within established budgets and schedules, and are developed within the quality standards established by DCAMM as documented in the approved plans and specifications.
- Assemble the bid packages, including all necessary contract terms and conditions, to ensure the public bidding process is accurate, complete and in accordance with applicable laws. Review bids and recommend award of contracts to the most qualified candidate.
- Review project budget estimates (study through project closeout) for accuracy and feasibility. Supervise assigned projects within approved Total Project Costs (TPC). Monitor budgets, determine and execute budgetary changes that are internal to project.
- Review designs and confer with designers, from the initial designs through final plans; provide input based on knowledge and experience to ensure User Agency interest are met, and to contribute to an accurate, complete, well-planned design in accordance with construction codes and standards and procurement laws.
- Work collaboratively with all project stakeholders, overseeing all aspects of the project to ensure quality in the design process, project documentation and construction execution.
- Resolve problems and disputes quickly and effectively and document as appropriate; ensure compliance with contract documents with all parties.
- Monitor project schedule and budget for compliance and make modifications as required.
- Maintain accurate project records by updating milestones and budget information and regularly report on project progress. Utilize project management software and databases to maintain accurate projects records; prepare monthly status reports for Agency authorities to keep Agency leaders informed and updated regarding project progress and budget.
- Review all project schedules submitted by the designer during study, schematic, design development and construction document phases. Ensure schedules are accurate and feasible by adjusting submissions where warranted.
- Review and approve/disapprove designer submissions for payment. Hold designer accountable to contractual requirements and established schedules. Handle designer performance problems to resolve issues prior to impacting project schedules and costs.
- Review and approve/disapprove payment requisitions. Hold Construction Team accountable to contract documents and established schedules Negotiate and approve change orders.
- Mediate and resolve disputes among parties involved in the design or construction of projects to protect the User Agency's interests, avoid unnecessary costs, delays and litigation and determine if escalation is necessary for unresolved disputes.
- Job-Order-Contract (JOC) oversight for scope, design, quotes, and construction implementation for all regions in the Commonwealth. Projects include scheduled and emergency repairs to all DCAMM managed buildings.
- Trades-person's contracts for building or system repairs to sustain efficient operations of DCAMM managed buildings.
- Perform related duties as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work with considerable independence and autonomy.
- Knowledge of terminology, symbols, codes and standard abbreviations used on maps, design and construction documents pertinent to facility construction.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed on facility construction projects.
- Knowledge of inspection techniques used on facility construction projects.
- Knowledge of the methods of technical report writing and ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and specifications governing assigned unit activities.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications and BIM models.
- Ability to exercise collaborative leadership in group situations.
- Ability to accomplish work objectives where few precedents or guidelines are available.
- Ability to supervise.
*For more information about employment at DCAMM, please view our RECRUITMENT VIDEO.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Applicants must have (A) at least ten (10) years of full-time or equivalent part-time experience in trades, construction, construction management, inspection and/or alteration of building construction projects, of which (B) at least three (3) years must have been in a supervisory or leadership capacity; or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
Incumbents are required to have a current and valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License at a Class level specific to assignment.
Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree or Technical degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required non-supervisory experience.
II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for four (4) years of the required non-supervisory experience.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.