What are the responsibilities and job description for the On-Site Construction Owner’s Representative/Coordinator - Facilities position at Harford County Public Schools?
The On-Site Construction Owner’s Representative/Coordinator acts as the primary liaison between the HCPS Planning and Construction Department, the construction team, and the school facility. This role ensures that the owner’s interests are represented throughout the life of the construction project from the start of construction to completion and closeout.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Project Coordination:
- Observe on-site construction activities, monitor progress, and identify potential issues.
- Coordinate with project stakeholders, including contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
- Attends and participates in pre-bid, pre-construction, progress meetings, owner’s meetings, and foreman’s meetings.
- Conduct construction document review.
- Conduct, and/or witness material and equipment testing.
- Develop and maintain project files and manage related documents.
- Assists the Planning and Construction Department Staff in the management of project activities including but not limited to, on-site inspections of work in progress, punch list completion, equipment demonstrations, warranty period work, assist in coordination with furniture moving contractor, and new furniture vendor.
- Assists and coordinates with the material testing consulting firm.
- Assists the school administration throughout the project to help resolve on-site related issues and preparing for occupancy.
- Interacts with governmental officials, school and central office staff, vendors, and consultants.
- Collaborates with other departments and supervisors as needed to assist in the planning and scheduling of work assignments.
- Conduct regular on-site inspections to ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and regulations.
- Conduct inspections of construction progress, material installations, product deficiencies, quality control and quality assurance, and produce associated inspections reports.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs other work-related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals with an Associate of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with three years of relevant construction jobsite experience. Five years of relevant construction jobsite experience may be substituted for the Associate of Arts Degree.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral written communication skills.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics associated with all aspects of construction.
- Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, of the everyday responsibilities including lifting materials weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb ladders in excess of 15 feet. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment, and material.
- Availability: Average 18 hours per week, with flexibility to adjust to project needs.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- On-site work environment, with regular visits to the project site.
- Frequent travel to project meetings and site visits.
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
