Facilities Capital Projects Specialist

• Reviews plan, estimate, and schedule work assignments on KEMBA site improvements, modification of facilities, and/or new construction projects
• Assists in the development of formal project specifications for bid purposes and review bid specifications to assure their thoroughness and accuracy in relation to approved plans
• Confers with prospective contractors and solicit formal and informal bids; solicit and review proposals
• Reviews payment requests
• Coordinates and submit payment applications for projects to assure the timely payment of work completed according to established policies and procedures
• Monitors and assures timely and appropriate development of projects and project schedules
• Coordinates site visits and pre-bid, pre-construction conferences, and attend job meetings as required
• Assists with pre-qualification and post-bid requirements
• Assists with monitoring construction contract compliance
• Prepares reports, maintains project records, and ensures compliance with current standards, codes and ordinances
• Coordinates and maintains communication and cooperative working relationships with site Administrators and other District personnel
• Performs periodic field visits and provide progress reports to the Facilities Manager
• Maintains effective business relations with vendors, contractors, and trade professionals
• Maintains effective communication and coordination with credit union staff and management:
  • Assists and supports branches and departments as needed
  • Provides recommendations to improve productivity and ensures quality while maintaining budget requirements
• Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned:
  • Completes special projects as required
  • Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained
  • Attends certified training sessions as needed
• Performs all duties in a manner that is fully compliant with applicable industry regulations as well as KEMBA policy and procedures
• On a self-direct basis, continues to improve individual level of competency through training and certification on established educational programs
• Relates to others beyond giving and receiving instructions:
  • Communicates with coworkers or peers without exhibiting behavioral extremes
  • Performs work activities requiring negotiating, instructing, supervising, persuading, or speaking with others
  • Responds appropriately to feedback

• Minimum of five years of experience in managing projects related to facilities, construction, maintenance or equivalent
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment (handle multiple projects at same time)
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of construction and HVAC systems
• Read and interpret construction documents, blueprints, plans and specifications
• Applicable local, State and federal laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Construction industry practices and procedures, including cost estimating, project scheduling, and project management
• Methods, materials, and equipment used in the construction industry, in the construction, repair, and remodeling of facilities
• Principles and techniques of project budget development and control
• Contract management principles including bid preparation and evaluation, contract negotiation and contract administration
• Operation of a computer and assigned software

• Requires the ability to work at multiple locations
• Includes periodic on call responsibilities and potential evening or weekend work

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