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Inside Higher Ed · 1 day ago

Senior Capital Projects Coordinator

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is associated with The Ohio State University, seeking a Senior Capital Projects Coordinator to manage capital projects and improvement programs. The role involves assessing building systems, developing project scopes, and coordinating technical direction while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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Responsibilities

Under the direction of the WMC Engineering leadership team, the Senior Capital Projects Coordinator manages the annual capital threshold and non-threshold projects and 5-10 year capital improvement program, develops and coordinates the implementation of the facilities capital improvement program throughout the medical center building portfolio by assessing equipment, systems, user input, and latest regulatory standards, to ensure safe, effective equipment operation and efficient utilities usage, and communicates across the health system, university administration, and other university facilities departments

The Senior Capital Projects Coordinator identifies the short- and long-term capital needs of medical buildings systems including but not limited to HVAC, controls, plumbing, steam, heating hot water, chilled water, medical gas, fire alarm, fire protection, emergency power generation and distribution and main electrical utility distribution, pneumatic tube system, trash / linen conveyance systems, lighting controls, nurse call, building envelope, and elevators

The position develops scope, procures budget estimates, and coordinates technical direction through project completion

Gathers and analyzes data and prepares, coordinates, and presents capital planning recommendations throughout the organization

The Senior Capital Projects Coordinator will operate with a very high level of autonomy and typically serves as a building systems planner/project coordinator utilizing both internal and external consultants and resources

Projects developed by this position are of considerable scope, value, and frequently involve a high level of problem resolution and negotiation

This position can manage the administrative functions of staff assigned to producing opinions of probable cost, including managing consulting engineers, construction companies and leading internal staff

The position will also mentor and aid in the development of FOD Operations staff, supporting the department’s overall goals and mission

Qualification

Engineering degreeMechanical systemsElectrical systemsProject managementCADD/Revit/BIMRegulatory knowledgeDiagnostic skillsProblem resolutionCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management or equivalent experience

Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience required

Preferred

4-8 years of relevant experience, preferably with hospital and medical building settings, including mechanical and electrical systems

Experienced Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer

Knowledge of applicable codes and regulatory requirements such as NEC, ASHRAE, OSHA, OBC, NFPA, TJC, FGI, ADA, HIPAA

Experience with CADD, Revit, BIM, or other computer drafting programs

Experience within a medical center/health care facility, academic, and/or infrastructure projects; public sector and/or university experience

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and creating presentation documents

Ability to create and maintain strong team collaboration; and foster a positive work environment

Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse and customer service focused environment; and build constructive and effective relationships within team and across the organization

Ability to comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; can act without having total picture available

Demonstrated proficient diagnostic skills - able to systematically identify and resolve technical problems