CONSTRUCTION PROJECT COORDINATOR 2 - ELKO

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Department of Wildlife is seeking to fill a Construction Project Coordinator 2 in Elko. Projects and tasks for this position will be focused in the Eastern Region for the department but could assist statewide. The position will include, but not be limited to procuring, planning, directing, performing, and overseeing minor and major maintenance, repairs, improvements, and new construction, spanning all facilities and construction related trades and disciplines in all of NDOW’s (Nevada Department of Wildlife) administrative, residential, and industrial facilities throughout the state. The position requires a significant amount of autonomy, but work will be performed in coordination with and under the direction of NDOW’s supportive engineering section. The position requires a wide range of knowledge and experience including review and interpretation of construction contracts, plans and specifications, building codes, procurement requirements, and contract documents. Preparation and /or knowledge of solicitation documents, contracts, bidding processes, plans, specifications, and contractor coordination experience is beneficial. Existing business relationships with quality vendors and contractors are also beneficial. The incumbent shall develop and manage a facility management plan to optimize useful life of building systems and ensure timely, value-based facility investments. The position will offer opportunities for training (conferences and classes), credentialling and advancement. The incumbent will be allowed some flexibility to create their own mutually beneficial work schedule. There will be ample opportunity to work overtime if desired. NDOW offers a uniform and clothing allowance, as well as employee discounts on various goods and services and other special offers.
Construction Project Coordinators perform a variety of building construction coordination and inspection work requiring a broad knowledge of construction principles and practices, including specialty areas such as roofing, asbestos, underground storage tanks, paving, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) structural and access requirements, and facility analysis.

Essential Qualifications

Associate's degree from an accredited college or technical school with major coursework in architecture, engineering or related field and two years of building construction experience, one year of which included a broad range of construction coordination work involving plumbing, heating and electrical systems, air conditioning systems, earthwork and landscaping, requiring the review and interpretation of construction contracts and plan specifications, building codes, architectural drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with plan design, specifications and contract agreements; OR one year of experience as a Construction Project Coordinator I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Job Duties

Coordinate all phases of building construction including coordination with requesting agency or office; solicit outside contractors for project bids; coordinate plumbing, heating, electrical systems, air conditioning, and landscaping; review and interpret construction contracts, plans and specifications and facilitate resolution of discrepancies; review and approve change orders and pay requests; provide clarification on building code requirements, architectural drawings and specifications to ensure completed construction complies with plans, specifications and contract agreements.

Coordinate building construction and/or remodeling requests by meeting with requesting agency and reviewing plans or recommendations for new building construction or renovations of existing facilities; conduct meetings with agency representatives to develop project parameters, inspect existing site and/or facility, evaluate condition of structure, obtain necessary data to prioritize agency needs and develop the scope of work; develop descriptions and cost estimates.

Coordinate project activities between design professionals, contractors and the requesting agency.

Review architectural design plans including site plan, floor plan and exterior elevations involving the building concept and special requirements covering mechanical and electrical systems; ensure design meets agency requests and construction plans meet applicable code and zoning requirements of the local government as well as State and federal mandates; resolve discrepancies and ensure final revisions are completed prior to the construction phase.

Review and interpret construction contracts and plan specifications applying to each phase of the construction process; attend pre-construction conferences and construction meetings with contractors, architects and engineers to verify compliance and obtain interpretation of code requirements, specifications and building design; monitor construction project schedules by comparing actual work completed with the plan.

Perform periodic field inspections of construction sites to ensure that each phase of construction complies with plan design, specifications, construction contract, building codes, State standards and OSHA requirements by comparing completed construction work to contract specifications and industry standards; note discrepancies and take corrective action by issuing written notice and/or oral instruction to the general contractor.

Review requests for changes to construction contract, specifications and time frames ensuring legal issues are addressed prior to approval of change orders; complete inspection reports, memoranda and other correspondence to document project progress, discrepancies, and completion dates; review and approve requests by evaluating the actual work completed and comparing to field notes; participate in final inspections of completed projects and ensure a comprehensive evaluation of the final provisions of the construction contract; schedule and coordinate outside service connections with utility companies for gas, power, water, sewer and telephone service.

Act as a first line supervisor and have functional responsibility for drafters, inspectors and support staff as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general direction at the advanced journey level, incumbents have responsibility for major building construction projects requiring the application of a wide range of building construction principles and practices utilizing considerable judgment and independent decision making.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This class specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: contract administration including cost estimating, laws, ethics, specifications, and architectural and engineering practices; construction project coordination and inspection techniques; applicable building codes and the application of their requirements.

General knowledge of: policies and procedures for construction projects; functions of relevant governmental offices sufficient to coordinate and research projects; functions of agency divisions sufficient to obtain needed information; materials testing procedures and equipment.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, suppliers, federal, State and local officials and co-workers; organize meetings and projects; work independently; add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals to formulate test results, budgets and cost estimates; write technically correct inspection reports and correspondence; adapt to changes in workload and adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate; resolve problems diplomatically with agency representatives, contractors, property owners, public officials, and other State agencies; and all knowledge, skills and abilities required at the lower level.

Recruiter Contact Information: Melissa Pontillo - mpontillo@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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