Job Purpose:

To coordinate refurbishment, construction and estates projects and related activities.

Responsibilities: 

• To support the development of specifications for construction, repair and modification projects (e.g. final use specifications, project schedules, cost analysis, permits, purchasing/bid time and construction, etc) for the purpose of providing them to architects, contractors, specialists, construction management firms, etc for selection and awarding of contracts.

• Coordinates estates project activities (e.g. renovations, inspections, contractor and architect meetings, project handover and building commission activities, calendars, returns and reports, etc) for the purpose of ensuring that all phases of estate projects are completed within specifications and with minimal interruption to other College activities.

•   Evaluates potential sites and/or condition of existing locations for the purpose of determining construction and/or renovation requirements and ensuring that locations decided upon meet all project needs, requirements and specifications.

• Inspects and/or assists in inspecting all aspects of construction (e.g. exterior, interior, walls, electrical, roof, concrete, paint, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and regulations.

• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files.

•  Monitors project activities (e.g. costs, time and materials, schedules, budgets, change orders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring objectives are achieved within budget and timeframes and in compliance with established requirements.

• Prepares written materials and reports on proposals and progress.

• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions on issues that relate to Estates projects

• Responds to enquiries from staff, contractors, architects, and relevant authorities.

• Reviews a variety of estates projects-related information for the purpose of ensuring completeness of records and insurance claims.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Planning and managing projects
• Communicating with diverse groups
• Preparing and maintaining accurate records;
• Knowledge/experience of working with technical information/construction trades, along with applying relevant policies, regulations and statutory requirements
• Able to prepare documents
• Analyse situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Able to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; along with Coordinating others
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances
• Gather, collate, and Analyse data
• Adapting to changing work environment and/or priorities
• Adhering to safety practices
• Attentive to details
• Meeting deadlines and schedules along with working under time constraints
• Working under limited supervision
• Monitoring budget expenditures