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Job Summary

This position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by April 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m.    

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in affordable housing. 

We are currently seeking a seasoned professional to fill the role of Construction Coordinator. In this position, you will serve as the liaison between the Capital Construction and Property Management teams, overseeing all aspects of a portfolio of construction projects from inception to completion. Your primary responsibilities include monitoring the construction site and contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and budgets, while maintaining the standards set forth in the Project's contract. The ideal candidate will possess practical experience in the construction field/trades, the ability to analyze/review/interpret building construction plans and specifications, demonstrate strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. As the Construction Coordinator, you will report to the Capital Construction Program Manager, based at our Central Office in Tukwila, WA.   If you possess the qualifications that we are looking for, we invite you to apply.

The King County Housing Authority 

King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. 

We transform lives through housing.  

Essential Functions

The Capital Construction Coordinator:

• Oversees the activity on site, contractors and construction projects ensuring work performed is in compliance with the construction documentation; works with contractors to take corrective action when needed; prepares and submits Construction Daily Reports to management on project progress and issues if necessary.
• Help the Project Team and Development develop contract documents; facilitates approvals and procures services as required.
• Inspects construction codes, contracts, and specifications to verify procedural compliance; conducts frequent inspections on contractor work to verify accuracy and compliance for building code approvals.
• Help prepare a variety of bid documentation for proposals; monitor and enforce project schedules as submitted by the Contractor in the Contract Documents.
• Monitors work performed ensuring compliance with documented and verbal expectations; reviews proposed or active project schedules and critical paths; ensures contractor schedule compliance and elevate corrective action to the Project Team if required; prepares project progress reports for submission to appropriate agency as requested by management.
• Reviews and prepares construction plans, specifications, and drawings to ensure compliance with building and construction specifications.
• Prepares construction inspection reports based on project field notes and digital imaging construction data; coordinates details with project managers and building design consultants; ensure compliance of construction documents, codes, and proper construction procedures.
• Acts as liaison between KCHA Property Management, KCHA Residents, other KCHA agencies, and contractors; assists in mediating disputes and resolving concerns and issues as required.
• Maintains property information libraries; collects and archives various data, construction drawings, and hazardous material information.

• Plans and arranges meetings with internal and external stakeholders as necessary.

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