Construction Project Coordinator

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.  We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.  

The Construction Project Coordinator supports the Construction Project Manager and is responsible for the administration and coordination functions of all project phases from planning, engineering, construction, and closeout to ensure all projects are completed on-time and within budget.  The Project Coordinator is responsible for managing Metrocare’s Real Estate portfolio for the Facilities Department.

HOURS OF RESPONSIBILITY:       Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and occasional weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.

• Manage Metrocare’s Real Estate portfolio to maintain and organize all lease & purchase agreements, deeds, mortgages, and other real estate property legal documents for the Facility Group Department.

• Coordinates work with project architects, engineers, contractors, and city officials.

• Coordinates work with internal project stakeholders.

• Participate in meetings to coordinate work and manage action items.

• Create, manage, and distribute project related meeting agendas and minutes.

• Assists with the procurement of equipment, supplies and services for assigned projects.

• Assists Assistant Project Managers and Project Managers with RFP process as needed.

• Review project drawings, specifications, submittals, and RFIs.

• Coordinate project permits and inspections with associated city officials.

• Provide administrative support to project managers to help ensure scope, schedule, and budget are met on all projects assigned.

• Manage project closeout for all assigned projects.

• Proactively and professionally communicate with clients and project partners.

• Learn & understand CARF and Behavioral Health standards as they apply to Metrocare Operations and Facilities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws.

• Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Contractors, Architects, and Engineers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment.

• Proficiency in project specific applications and software such as:

  • AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, PlanGrid are preferred.

  • Microsoft Office applications are required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project).

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks and special projects simultaneously.

• Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.

• Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Must have background knowledge of Fire and Life Safety/ADA codes as they pertain to Metrocare operations.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or other related field

• Required: 0-2 years project coordination experience in behavioral health and/or healthcare commercial construction experience

• Preferred: 3+ years of Project Coordination experience in behavioral health and/or healthcare commercial construction experience

DRIVING REQUIRED:  Yes

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

• Basic math skills required.

REASONING ABILITY:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions.

• Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Ability to interpret project needs/challenges and provide solutions while maintaining compliance with Metrocare best practices.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

TRAVEL:

• In county travel may be required: occasionally

• Overnight travel required: N/A

Benefits Information and Perks:

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan, including employer matching

• Health Savings Account, including employer matching

• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year

• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary

• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerTobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.No Recruitment Agencies Please