Skip to main content

This job has expired

Project Coordinator

Employer
Valparaiso University
Location
Valparaiso, Indiana, United States

View more

Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Project Coordinator

Tracking Code729-674 Job Description

The project coordinator will be responsible to administer and deliver support for construction, renovation and maintenance projects of various size and magnitude, coordinate and manage in such a way to ensure scheduled completion of the projects within established budget, time and quality standards. Responsible for preparing, soliciting, monitoring and coordinating administrative functions as it relates to assigned projects to ensure the promptness and accuracy of the entire projects’ administration documents.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, schedule, and supervise the activities and operations of assigned construction projects and report on the progress.
  • Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis.
  • Review contract drawings, specifications, and submittals.
  • Generate and manage project schedule based on individual tasks.
  • Coordinate with construction and facilities operations staff throughout the planning, design, construction, and commissioning of the project; coordinate project planning with other entities within and outside of facilities such as: Information Technology, One Card, Parking, Safety and Campus Space Planning and Allocation.
  • Manage project closeout and procedures; update pre-punch lists, secure warranties, guarantees, operation and maintenance manuals, and any other documentation which may be required under the terms of the contract documents and in accordance with the standard procedures.
  • Develop a direct, personal, positive and collaborative working relationship with other departments, faculty and staff and outside consultants, contractors and vendors.
  • Track and report risks, issues, and accomplishments; identify roadblocks to progress and take steps to remove them.
  • Assist in standardizing process for project intake and close out documentation to facilitate proper project funding and review from the start and then transition to operations upon completion.
  • Assist in project estimating and budgeting.
  • Assist in developing contractor orientation and safety programs in conjunction with the university safety manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities:

  • Support implementation of the campus master plan.
  • Support the creation of a campus wide space plan as it relates to space inventory and space condition assessment.
  • Support functions related to campus building assessments and data in relation to deferred maintenance and costs.

Knowledge and Skills:

  • B.S. degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent experience.
  • 5 or more years of experience in managing construction projects.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design and construction.
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines and work under pressure.
  • Coordinate and inspect work of outside contractors.
  • Work individually, in teams, and with diverse groups in managing projects.
  • Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft office products and project management software scheduling.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and pass all University driving requirements to drive a University vehicle.
  • Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred.
  • Experience in college/university environment is preferred.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

Employment at Valparaiso University will require a criminal background check.

To be considered for this position you must upload:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • List of 3 professional references
  • Answer all the application questions

Please address cover letter to:

Jason Kutch, Executive Director of Facilities

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 46383

Job Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United StatesPosition TypeFull-Time/Regular

Organization

Read our Diversity Profile About Valparaiso University

History

Established in 1859, Valparaiso University is a comprehensive, independent Lutheran university and Northwest Indiana’s oldest institution of higher learning.

campus aerial

In its more than 150-year history, Valparaiso University has passed through three distinct phases. Founded by Methodists as an institution pioneering coeducation, the Valparaiso Male and Female College was forced by the reverses of the Civil War to close its doors in 1871. It was revived in 1873 by an enterprising educator, Henry Baker Brown, as the Northern Indiana Normal School, renamed Valparaiso College in 1900, and rechartered in 1906 as Valparaiso University.

Despite its decades of success, the University again experienced financial hardship as the United States entered World War I. The Lutheran University Association, a group of clergy and church laity who saw a bright future for the University, purchased it in 1925, ushering in the modern era of Valpo’s history. Distinguished by its Lutheran heritage of scholarship, freedom, and faith, Valparaiso University continues to fulfill the dreams of these modern founders.

Location

The University’s 350-acre campus is located one hour southeast of Chicago, 15 miles from the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, and within walking distance of downtown Valparaiso, Indiana, where you can enjoy more than 30 restaurants, cafés, and ice cream shops as well as independent boutiques, entertainment, and cultural experiences.

Enrollment

Valpo is home to more than 3,100 undergraduate and graduate students hailing from nearly all regions of the United States and more than 30 other countries.

Academics Meterology Class

Valpo offers more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and interdisciplinary options throughout five undergraduate colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Health Professions, and Christ College — The Honors College. The Graduate School offers more than 20 graduate programs that are fully integrated into three academic colleges and hold the appropriate accreditation in their field. 

Students complement their classroom experiences with applied, practical experiences to prepare for their careers. They work closely with their peers, are mentored by accomplished faculty, and reach across disciplines, putting theory into practice. Whatever the degree path, students receive an innovative, rigorous education within the liberal arts tradition and learn to think critically, communicate clearly, and solve complex problems with creative solutions.

bio

Distinctions

Valparaiso University consistently receives national recognition for academic excellence, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its students, faculty, and staff.

Notable rankings by U.S. News & World Report include:

  • No. 4 in the ranking of Best Regional Universities in the Midwest, which evaluates academic reputation, retention, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate, and alumni support.
  • No. 1 among regional universities in the Midwest for best undergraduate teaching, with a student-faculty ratio of 12:1.
  • No. 1 in the Best Value category in the Midwest regional universities, with 93 percent of undergraduate students receiving financial assistance through grants, scholarships and other sources.
  • No. 3 Best College for Veterans in the Midwest.
  • The ABET-accredited College of Engineering is the No. 14 best undergraduate engineering program in the country.
  • The AACSB-accredited College of Business is included as one of the Best Business Programs in the nation.

Mission Statement

“Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.”

At Valpo, we embrace our distinctive Lutheran character through our pursuit of academic excellence informed by faith and reason. The interaction of faith and learning provides a solid foundation for our educational community, where we are dedicated to serving humanity through the vigorous pursuit of truth and the transmission of knowledge.

Our University strives to be a place where fundamental issues are explored from all angles with intellectual rigor, integrity, openness, and respect — a place where faith and learning are held together in lively interaction.

A Valpo education encourages students to pursue paths God’s light illuminates, igniting promise and possibility, sparking an inner flame for all who learn here. It is about preparing good people to do great things in a world that needs them.

Passion is Who We Are

At Valpo, students are inspired to discover their passions and pursue a life of purpose.

Valpo Culture valpo

Valparaiso University is an institution dedicated to preparing women and men who are highly sought for their knowledge, character, integrity, and wisdom. At Valpo, students receive an education global in scope and grounded in faith, designed to prepare graduates to lead and serve where needed, impacting their lives and improving our world. We are a community of people who seek Truth, serve generously, and cultivate hope.

The University is composed not only of extraordinary students, but faculty and staff who trust in and support the University’s mission to grow and guide students on their journey.

We have a responsibility at this University to provide the support systems and opportunities — academic and extracurricular — needed to prepare more of the kind of leaders the world needs. With this in mind, we embrace the opportunity to welcome new employees to the Valpo family who embrace the Valpo experience, elevate and transform the lives of students while on campus, and shape their futures for the better.

The University’s nearly 60,000 alumni living around the world excel in a number of fields and are well-known for their service work and efforts to improve the world. In order to continue this legacy, we seek to build a faculty and staff who will shape the next generation of Valpo women and men, propelling them to even greater levels of achievement and distinction.

Company info
Website
Telephone
219-464-5000
Location
1700 Chapel Drive
Valparaiso
Indiana
46383
US

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert