Construction Coordinator

Work Location: 1112 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Work Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Flexible)

Expected Starting Hourly Range: $29.82 - $37.27

This classification performs a variety of highly responsible duties involved with directing and coordinating construction, maintenance, and/or repair projects for County facilities assigned to the department. The position is expected to serve as a liaison between the customer (County entity requesting work) and work force (in-house staff or outside vendor) to ensure satisfactory product installation or service. This may include estimate procurement, record keeping, coordinating with purchasing dept., coordinating with architect, coordinating with permitting authority, coordinating with construction or maintenance teams, and end user. This position also requires the employee to help determine, design and implement the proper course of action to satisfy the request of the end user.

Working Conditions

Indoor/Outdoor environment; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 50 lbs. alone; up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Essential Functions

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Applies knowledge of County organizational structure, policies, procedures and practices of County government departments/offices and activities.

Performs Computer Aided Design (CAD) for assigned projects; reads and interprets blueprints, drawings and/or sketches related to maintenance and construction projects.

Complies with Manatee County Procurement Ordinance, finance procedures, and budgeting methods.

Makes worksite visits and inspections, which may involve working outside in variable weather conditions, on slippery or uneven surfaces, and the ability to reach above shoulders, climb and descend ladders and scaffolding, and bend and crouch at the knees.

Effectively prepares, updates and maintains pertinent records and reports; advises management regarding cost containment; prepares periodic project status reports.

Performs and reviews all assigned construction estimates.

Reviews and approves all construction plans specifications and contract documents prior to bid process for assigned projects.

Prepares construction schedules to coordinate funding availability, departmental priorities, and staffing.

Applying knowledge of all regulations and statutes governing construction of public facilities, serves as liaison between project managers and design team, inspection and accounting staff, and user departments.

Provides support for any construction-related activity to other departments as requested.

Consistently interacts and maintains effective working relationships with County staff, County Officials, contractors, vendors, and the general public.

Communicates clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.

Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

Associate degree in construction, architecture, building technology, or related field.

Minimum of two (2) years' experience planning, directing, or coordinating building construction and/or renovation activities, including working with building trades contractors.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

CAD experience (w/in last 5 yrs.) highly desired.

Prior lead or supervisory experience highly desired.

Florida Professional Architect License desired.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Visual acuity; ability to distinguish colors for reading blueprints, plans, etc.

Skill in use of computer programs and pertinent software applications desired, i.e., Word, Excel, CAD, etc.