Employment Type: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $75,000-$85,000 Annually
Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Position Summary:
Jacobsen|Daniels is seeking a Project Coordinator with demonstrated construction experience to support key projects at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle, WA. Candidates should be self-motivated critical thinkers and have the capacity to work within a fast-paced environment. Successful candidates shall be capable of working individually and in team environments. Work is to be done remotely, at field office, or at construction site as needed.
The Project Coordinator enforces construction standards and code regulations while observing the construction of projects. General duties include reviewing project drawings and specifications, monitoring construction progress, and preparing daily construction reports. Types of projects typically include building structures, roads, highways and other types of transportation-related construction projects. The Project Coordinator reports directly to the construction project site and primarily remains on-site throughout the construction of the project(s) to accurately document the work performed.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will have Professional Technician experience as referenced below:
- Performs inspections of construction project sites
- Interacts with the contractor regarding construction operations
- Monitors construction operations for conformance to the project documents
- Accurately prepares and submits inspection daily reports
- Acts as the on-site liaison with client and community
- Organizes and maintains construction documentation
- Develops an understanding of project plans and specifications
- Understands the material testing component of the work
- Assists Sr. Construction Manager and the Project Engineer/Manager with contract items
- Prepare forms and other paperwork in a timely manner
- Attend seminars and/or training courses
- Maintain excellent client relations
- Maintain a safe working environment
Education, Work Experience, and Other Requirements:
- Minimum of High School diploma or GED, college degree is a plus
- Must possess a current valid US Driver’s License
- Must maintain a safe, driving record, free of accidents and moving violations
- Minimum required experience include one season of construction inspection work on a building structure, roadway or utility installation project; or two years working for a construction company performing/installing the work
Specialized knowledge:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of construction means and methods
- Familiarity with State Department of Transportation construction practices
- Basic understanding of construction jobsite safety requirements for personal protection and to determine unsafe working conditions
Skills:
- Must have the skills to proficiently perform basic computer operations and operate a smart phone or tablet
- Accurately operate basic measuring, surveying, and engineering tools to record, check and document construction installations
- Must have the skills to safely and efficiently operate a passenger car or light-duty truck on the open road and on construction project sites
Abilities & Other Characteristics:
- Ability to perform basic reading and comprehension
- Basic math computations
- Understanding of units of measure
- Ability to compute areas and volumes and perform basic conversations between various units of measure
- Ability to speak fluently to express direction, thoughts and ideas
- Ability to write neatly and at a basic grammar level to document the work in coherent manner
- Ability to confidently speak to others
- Maintain a neat and presentable appearance pertaining to personal grooming, hygiene, and attire
- Demonstrate and maintain a professional demeanor
Professional Certifications:
- Professional certifications are not required for employment; however the ability to achieve and maintain professional certifications for various construction inspection and material testing operations could be required by the project.
Working Conditions:
The Project Coordinator will be required to work outdoors within construction work zones on active building construction sites, roadways, bridges and rights-of-ways consisting of hilly, dry, dusty, damp, and wet terrain and conditions. Weather and site conditions will include, but are limited to: heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, and windy weather conditions. The Construction Inspector will be provided personal protective equipment for their use while working around or within the conditions typically found on a roadway construction project including, but not limited to: loud noises, sharp objects, vibrations, heat, dust, smoke, and potentially hazardous conditions. The Project Coordinator may be required to work on projects at various times throughout all hours of the day and night, all days of the week.
Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements of the job include working outdoors on an active construction site in all weather conditions; standing for extended periods of time (several hours); walking continuously for distances up to 2 miles; climbing ladders; bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching; lifting objects up to 40 pounds.