Construction Coordinator/ Estimator >>>

Tulane University      Office of Human Resources

Description for Job:   IRC28049
Construction Coordinator/ Estimator
Design & Construction
Location:  New Orleans, LA
Summary
The Construction Coordinator works with the project manager and design teams to prepare construction estimates for building projects. Contacts outside vendors for subcontract work. Assists the project manager with administrative duties and special projects including financial closeouts, project reconciliation, and establishing project budgets. Maintains and updates estimate excel document. 
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• General knowledge of all construction and maintenance trades Ability to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate new project development.
• General knowledge of all city, state and federal regulations/permits involved in construction, renovation and operations; including but not limited to NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, International Building Code, Americans with Disabilities Act, Clean Air Act, OSHA regulations, EPA laws and regulations, ANSI Standards, and infectious waste regulations.
• Knowledge of all phases of the maintenance/construction process.
• Good communication skills, both verbally, written and computer literate.
• Good mathematics skills and capable of compiling estimates for multiple trades.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel programs, as used in estimating.
• Prolific note taking skills and organization skills. 
• Ability to handle multiple projects at once. 
• Detail oriented. 
• Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and other related documents for estimating. 
Competencies:
• 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.
Required Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in planning, management, business, engineering or related area and two years’ experience in construction, construction estimating, supervision and/or project management.
Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Compensation Information
This position is classified as "non-exempt, hourly" and is assigned to pay grade 25. Tulane offers a variety of options to enhance your health and well-being so that you may enjoy more out of life now and in the future. Learn more about Life at Tulane as well as our Benefits and Pay . See our Candidate Resources to learn more about our hiring process and what to expect.
How to Apply
 
This position will close on the date it is filled
 
Please Note: Depending on your role and the department in which you work, you may be expected to adhere to COVID-19 requirements, such as vaccinations and booster shots.
 
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