Construction Project Assistant Jobs

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Facilities And Business Operations

Facilities and Business Operations is committed to providing service to faculty, staff, students and the community by creating, maintaining, and protecting the educational environment of the university. We support the goals of UCF by being a leader in providing world-class expertise and service.

The Opportunity

The Construction Project Assistant supports the construction project management cycle from project onboarding to close-out.

Responsibilities

• Onboard projects by reviewing requests, attaining feedback from project stakeholders, and generating project shells in e-Builder project management software.
• Reviews project files during project close-out to verify the inclusion and proper packaging of critical documents.
• Close-out projects by examining financial information; reconciling outstanding internal and external project billing; and inputting invoice information in e-Builder.
• Collaborate with leadership and supervisor in the creation of documents, forms and reports, and knowledge sharing.
• Ensure tasks are completed within established metric time frames; provide guidance to vendors and internal e-Builder users.
• Manage project status and actions by updating project users, project details, and process notes.
• Disseminates project information as required by procedures, and transfer physical documents to the digital archive.
• For additional information, please visit https://fs.ucf.edu/

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management systems such as e-Builder.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and support multiple projects and tasks.
• A minimum of five (5) years of considerable design and/or construction administration work experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of design and construction industry practices and terminology such as design phases and deliverables; methods of project delivery; construction processes and terminology.

Health Assessment Required

The UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions To The Applicants

Position requires a valid Class E driver’s license. The position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

If you are selected as the final candidate for an employment opportunity, both your position and salary will be significantly based upon the information that you have provided in your application for employment. We urge you to please take the time to complete the application in its entirety.

Are Benefits Important to You?

In Addition To Helping Drive Change And Having a Positive Impact By Supporting Our Students, Staff, And Faculty, UCF Offers

Working at UCF has its perks.

• Education assistance
• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page click here.
• Flexible work environment
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, Ph.D.'s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

Facilities Planning, Design and Construction F&S

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$42,367.00 to $56,666

Job Posting End Date

05-26-2023-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at http://www.oie.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.