District Project Coordinator Jobs

OVERALL OBJECTIVE: Support the FAA’s implementation and execution of programs and to safely establish, replace, modernize and sustain the National Airspace System (NAS).

JOB COMPLEXITY/SCOPE: The DPC must perform duties to provide program management, program/financial management, independent cost analysis and support services to ATO for the Chicago District service area to include professional services for project coordination, resource management, business management, communications, operations and integration, and management analysis.

SUPERVISION: May supervise the work of subordinate PMs.

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

JOB DUTIES:

Cost Management

· Monitors project costs during all project phases with limited supervision.

· Assists supervisory staff in managing project budget and cash flow analysis.

· Prepares and/or reviews cost estimates with limited supervision.

· Understands the contractor billing and change order process; reviewing these documents with limited help from supervisor.

Schedule Management

· Understands the project schedule and works to ensure on-time completion from design and construction team.

· Creates schedules using scheduling software with limited help from supervisor concerning activity linkage.

· Takes initiative when schedule concerns arise to work with project team and Cotter supervisor to correct. Prepares make-up schedules to get work back on track.

· Under supervision, manages the project close-out process.

Quality Management

· Assures selection of materials and products in specification conform to quality requirements and applicable standards set forth by owner.

· Performs design reviews with limited help from supervisor to ensure construction details are quality focused and drawings are coordinated.

· Performs field inspections during construction process to ensure design intent and specifications are being met.

Contract Administration

· Prepares and maintains documentation and project reports as required.

· Works with governmental agencies to obtain proper permits, inspections, and occupancy certificates.

· Manages hours for each task to ensure the amount allocated in the contract is not exceeded.

Client Relations and Business Development

· Maintains relationship with client on an ongoing basis to enhance client satisfaction and increase potential for additional business.

· May assist with marketing and business development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field

· Typically requires 7 years related experience, including 1 year managing other PMs

· Experience with airport facility projects is highly desired

· Ability to travel to client sites for site inspection and project oversite

· Ability to work at a fast pace, getting work done in complete, accurate detail and in accordance with standards and policies

· Ability to use a computer, the Internet, and word processing, spreadsheet, and email software

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Flexibility and Adaptability

· Adjusts to new or changing assignments, processes, and people.

· Demonstrates willingness to listen to other opinions.

· Provides examples of shifting from task to task

Learning Oriented

· Shows readiness and ability to learn new concepts, processes, and tools.

· Uses mistakes, failures, and successes as data for future development.

· Makes use of publications, associations, and conferences in own professional specialty.

Oral Communications

· Speaks well without preparation.

· Adapts language, tone, structure, and level of detail to the needs of others.

· Maintains a dialogue in difficult situations.

Teamwork

· Coordinates roles, responsibilities, and interdependencies of all team members.

· Develops an effective working relationship with each team member.

· Identifies and addresses potential problems or issues within the team.

Problem Solving

· Identifies problems, disagreements, or conflicts in early stages.

· Organizes potential problem solvers and leads problem resolution efforts.

· Analyzes and synthesizes information and devises alternative resolution strategies.

· Is adept at looking at old problems in new ways.

Written Communication

· Produces written materials relevant to own work and department.

· Uses organization's guidelines for writing reports, correspondence, documentation, etc.

· Welcomes and uses feedback/editing assistance.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Job duties in an office setting require the following:

· Ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to move throughout the office;

· The ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects;

Good hand-eye coordination; the ability to reach with hands and arms; and arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp