Facilities Project Coordinator

$66,200 - $70,200/Yr

BronxWorks

Full-time - Mid Level

Social Assistance

About the position

BronxWorks is seeking a Facilities Project Coordinator for its Family Shelters Program. This role is crucial in overseeing all phases of capital repair and improvement, construction, renovation, installation, significant maintenance, and related projects for BronxWorks owned or operated office and residential facilities. The Facilities Project Coordinator will ensure that all work aligns with specifications, is of high quality, and is completed on schedule and within budget. The coordinator will evaluate and recommend various construction and delivery methods, develop cost-effective project plans and schedules, and coordinate the various contracted services involved in each phase of the project, including project architects, engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors. The position requires proficiency with standard office software such as Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word, as well as familiarity with New York City building and fire codes and other pertinent laws relating to construction and operation of facilities. The coordinator will also be responsible for reviewing and interpreting engineering and architectural drawings, drafting construction blueprints, monitoring project progress, and ensuring the completion of projects within allocated time and budget. Additionally, the role involves processing and maintaining all project documentation, minimizing risk by implementing safety standards, and resolving building violations. The Facilities Project Coordinator will also coordinate various additional projects related to the development and execution of short- and long-term planning for BronxWorks facilities, ensuring that they best enable the organization to fulfill its mission while maintaining asset value and maximizing the life of the facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of all phases of capital repair and improvement, construction, renovation, installation, significant maintenance, and related projects for BronxWorks owned or operated office and residential facilities.
• Evaluates and recommends various construction and delivery methods in the construction, renovation, repair, improvement and maintenance of existing facilities.
• Develops cost-effective project plans and schedules.
• Coordinates the various contracted services working on each phase of the project, including project architects, engineers, general contractors and subcontractors.
• Reviews and interprets contracted engineering and architectural drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness; ensures that work aligns with project specifications.
• Drafts construction blueprints and shop drawings as needed.
• Monitors project progress and is responsible for ensuring completion of projects within time and monies allocated.
• Processes and maintains all project documentation, including contracts, certificates of insurance, Requests for Information, proposals/bids, Change Orders, meeting notes, claims reviews, and periodic reports of progress and project status.
• Minimizes risk by implementing, auditing and enforcing project safety standards and quality assurance controls; ensures that any safety violations or other reported deficiencies are corrected.
• Resolves building violations.
• Coordinates various additional projects related to the development and execution of short- and long-term planning for BronxWorks facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Education and/or professional experience in architecture construction engineering, civil engineering or construction management.
• Experience or familiarity with the application of New York City building and fire codes and other pertinent laws relating to construction, renovation and operation of office facilities, residential buildings, and homeless shelters.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Experience with project budget preparation and control.
• Experience with electrical panels, HVAC and boilers.
• Experience with fire safety systems and quality control.
• Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Able to work independently, multi-task and efficiently and effectively pursue multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with standard office software such as Microsoft Excel, Project, and Word and electronic mail.