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Construction Project Specialist

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Entry-level / graduate
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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 1+ years in construction projects, Knowledge of building codes, project management process, environmental regulations, and safety codes.

Key responsabilities:

  • Plan, prioritize, and coordinate multiple construction projects statewide
  • Prepare construction plans, specifications, reports, and project documentation
  • Administer progress meetings, ensure compliance with plans, review cost estimates
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Job description

Job Location: This position will be located statewide in MO with an emphasis in the Kansas City and Northwest region.

Why You’ll Love This Position

This is a professional-level construction administration position for the Office of Administrative, Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC) that is accountable for planning and coordinating new construction, repair, and preventative maintenance for facilities and infrastructure under the control of a state agency. Construction Project Specialists at this level are able to prepare construction plans and specifications for projects which include: developing scopes of work, obtaining field measurements, and preparing cost estimates. This position will consult with agency staff, public officials, architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors regarding new construction, repairs, and physical plant maintenance issues.

  • Knowledge of building codes, environmental regulations, and safety codes.
  • Knowledge of project management process and procedures.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret technical construction documentation.
  • Responsible for construction administration of multiple construction projects at a time, located statewide.
  • Plan and prioritize individual contributions, and those of team members to achieve high-quality, timely results.
  • Communicate with Project Team. Identify and understand requirements of the project team, and participate in collaborative problem solving.
  • Write reports, letters, and other related project documentation.
  • Provide administrative services to oversee and coordinate Design Professionals and Contractors, in accordance with their contracts.
  • Ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
  • Review and process RFI's, RFP's, Change Orders, Pay Applications, Submittals, etc. and ensure project document accuracy.
  • Use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Adobe, Bluebeam, and Project Management software (Prolog and E-Builder).
  • Assist project management personnel with design reviews.
  • Administer project progress meetings and inspections.
  • Provide and review cost estimates.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, and 1 or more years of experience in construction projects. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
  • Knowledge of the building trades areas.
  • Knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and methods used in building trades.
  • Knowledge of construction and trade areas safety requirements and methods.
  • Ability to identify construction issues and propose resolutions.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

recruiter@oa.mo.gov

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Experience

Level of experience: Entry-level / graduate
Industry :
Government Administration
Spoken language(s):
English
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