Project Construction Management Assistant

Salary: $30-$35 per hour depending on experience

Year-Round Seasonal Position average of 20 hours per week

The Project and Construction Management Assistant (PCMA) will be instrumental in ensuring the agency successfully executes several capital improvement and cyclic maintenance projects over the course of the next 2-3 years.

This is a remote position, though periodic in-person attendance will be required. Travel in state and occasionally out of state may be required.

Duties and Tasks

Responsibilities:

Conducting project update meetings and prepare meeting minutes.

Assist with project execution, addenda, contract execution and vendor documentation.

Keeping projects aligned with project timelines, agency goals and program budget.

Conduct project monitoring, expedite reviews and actions by internal and external stakeholders,

Monitor construction administration by consultants.

Monitor and ensure internal record retention, review, and respond to Requests for Information, Project Change Requests, and Payment Requests/Invoicing

Assist with project close-out activities.

Participate in scoping and planning of projects by assisting in researching methods and materials; assisting in coordinating site surveys, geotechnical studies or other site data.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proven leadership, interpersonal, communications, analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills, as well as the ability to mediate and collaborate effectively with a wide range of professional and personality types.

Proven experience operating successfully as part of a team.

Computer experience and knowledge of project management applications

Dedication to continuous learning

Familiarity with Surveying, Cost Estimating, Construction Administration and Budget Management

Minimum Qualifications

2 or 4 year Degree in a relevant engineering discipline, architecture, landscape architecture, project management, construction management or similar discipline or 4 years' experience showcasing the knowledge, skills and responsibilities listed

ND Class D or higher driver's license within 30 days of appointment

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Application Procedures

All applications for open North Dakota Parks & Recreation Department positions must be made online through the state of North Dakota's Job Seekers website. Paper submissions will no longer be accepted. Application information package must be submitted online by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Parks & Recreation Department regrets it does not provide Sponsorships.

Application must clearly explain the experience in previous employment positions held if applicable.

Additional documents to be submitted:

• Resume;

• Three (3) references.

Applicants who experience difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter@nd.gov or 701-328-3290.

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a possible background and criminal investigation so it is very important to be thorough and detailed on all the application sections.

Applicants should contact Lynn Spomer at 701-328-5356 or lspomer@nd.gov in advance of the position closing date if the applicant is requiring accommodations during the application, recruitment, or selection processes.

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Learn more about Parks & Recreation Department at: http://www.parkrec.nd.gov

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.