Construction Coordinator ii

Manage various functions of the Construction Department exercising discretion and judgment in all aspects of the job. \- Promptly and accurately respond to verbal and written communication from the SVP Construction, VP, Directors and Managers of Construction, Contractors and Vendors \- Have knowledge in and be able to understand and accurately work with established industry standard construction documents with respect to new store and remodel projects \- Be able to understand and accurately track construction costs and change order requests \- Manage and coordinate all aspects of the project development schedule \- Responsible for communicating information concerning new store construction throughout the organization. Interface with Store Design, Facilities, Real Estate, and Store Planning in gathering and providing information necessary to facilitate on-time store openings \- Coordinate all legal closeout documentation for all projects, ensuring all items are in order for final completion, acting as a liaison with respective landlords and contractors \- Interface with Property Administration for all reimbursable construction allowances for new stores \- Assist in the maintenance of accurate cost spreadsheet summaries for all projects \- Independently compose/draft correspondence for issuance to management and outside parties as required \- Verification of all Application/Certificates for payment and invoices from contractors and vendors ensuring proper documentation for back up including lien waivers \- Prepare invoices and payment applications according to department policy and procedure for approval by the SVP, VP, Directors and/or Construction Managers \- Responsible for ensuring that all respective vendors receive plans for all projects so that proper bids and contracts can be received and reviewed in a timely manner \- Respond to all inquires from potential contractors, architects and vendors interested in placement on Ross pre-qualified bidders list by region \- Monitor new store signage and related costs to include status reporting and day-to-day telephone contact with vendor for all new and existing stores \- Follow-up with Construction Managers on completion of utility forms, possession dates, finish schedules, and property insurance forms \- Interface directly with the Executive Assistant to SVP Construction to ensure policy and procedures are maintained for department communication standards including phones, filing, correspondence and other means of communication \- Assist with training and oversight for Department Managers and Coordinators \- Ability to communicate department policies and procedures to others and assist in training \- 3-5 years previous experience and knowledge in working with established industry standard construction contract and bid documents \- Ability to exercise independent judgment, work independently with excellent organizational/follow-up skills \- Excellent communication, both oral and written \- Ability to prioritize and facilitate multiple projects simultaneously, balance ongoing duties with several special projects and perform accurately and professionally under pressure with very short deadlines \- Excellent computer skills including Word and Excel \- Superior analytical skills both mathematical and problem solving Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.