The Construction Coordinator supervises, critically analyzes, and documents daily construction activities related to large university projects.
In addition, this position closely collaborates with other members of the project management and construction coordinator teams.
Fulfillment of these roles will require knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning and building codes, and building materials.
The Construction Coordinator reports directly to a Construction Project Manager with additional oversight provided by the Director.
This position is expected to maintain a presence at the site on the Uptown New Orleans campus during all periods of construction activity.• Ability to perform duties at other than normal working hours and days as required by construction schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written reports.
• Interpersonal Communication - the extent to which the employee communicates in a direct, timely and respectful manner both in verbal and written forms.
Employee shows awareness of verbal and non-verbal cues they are sending.
• Teamwork - works well with others to get work done, willing to "pitch in" and help others complete work, teaches and mentors others, willing to take on new tasks to get the job done.
• Initiative - "self-starts" without being told and shows an appropriate level of independence.
• Integrity - extent to which the employee makes the right choices, uses appropriate judgment, displays honesty and character.
• Dependability - persistence to drive results and work through challenges and setbacks, faithful in meeting obligations, coming to work daily, showing commitment to job and team at Tulane University.
• Professionalism - projects professionalism with clients and co-workers, maintains appropriate standards of appearance and presents self in an articulate, respectful, and polite manner.
• Planning and Organization - analyzes work to identify top priorities, goals, and plans of action.
Utilizes time effectively, creates and uses schedules and meets deadlines.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 7 years of experience in construction.