Construction Project Specialist

Job Location: This position will be located statewide in MO with the preferred domicile and focus to be in the Kansas City, St. Joseph or Northwest region.

Why you’ll love this position:

Do you love the construction field? Are you looking for a great opportunity with even better benefits? Then this is the job for you! Come join our amazing Construction Administration team at the Office of Administration Division of Facilities Management, Design and Construction (OA-FMDC)!

As a Construction Project Specialist, you will oversee and coordinate the Designer, Contractor, Agency, and others to produce a quality, functional project that is on budget, on time and benefits the citizens of Missouri. Once the project is awarded and goes into the Construction phase, the Construction Project Specialist will administer the Pre-Construction Meeting, Progress Meetings, Coordination Meetings, Substantial Completion and Close Out of the project, and provide agency support through the one-year warranty. The Construction Project Specialist will ensure the project is complete per the plans and specifications and supports the mission and vision of FMDC.

What you'll do:

• Be responsible for construction administration and compliance with project plans and specifications of multiple construction projects at a time.
• Assist the Project Manager in the Design portion of the project by participating in design meetings, plan reviews, and contributing their overall expertise in the construction field.
• Identify, understand, and communicate requirements of the project team, and participate in collaborative problem solving.
• Identify potential and current issues as the project progresses and propose resolutions in a positive manner.
• Write and review cost estimates, reports, letters, and other related project documentation.
• Review submittals, substitutions, Applications for Payments, DSI’s, RFP’s, Contract Changes, Test Reports, Inspections, O&M’s, Warranties, Payrolls, and Close Out Documents.
• Assist project management personnel with design reviews.
• Travel to job sites regularly and consult with agency staff, public officials, architects, engineers, surveyors, and contractors regarding new construction, repairs, and physical plant maintenance issues.
• Analyze and interpret technical construction documentation such as project manuals, plans, and specifications.
• Facilitate and document project progress meetings and inspections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, and 1 or more years of experience in construction projects. (Substitutions may be allowed.)
• Knowledge of project management process and procedures
• Knowledge of the materials, equipment, tools, and methods used in building trades.
• Knowledge of construction and trade areas safety requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of building trades, building codes, safety codes and environmental regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Working knowledge of Adobe, Bluebeam, and Project Management software (Prolog and E-Builder
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a professional, positive, and productive.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.

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.

More reasons to love this 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 .

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