Field Operations/Business Assistance Coordinator

Job Description

The Field Operations/Business Assistance Coordinator shall provide technical assistance to DBEs and SWaMs on Construction Projects. Certain daily duties shall be performed that result in field observations and technical assistance to DBEs and SWaMs in safety and quality, review of construction schedules, and the development of internal weekly schedules to ensure the review of DBE and SWaM construction activities. Additionally, the Field Operations Coordinator will be responsible for collaborating with the prime contractor and inspectors to solve issues and problems associated with program velocity, quality, safety, scheduling, and engineering change orders.

Qualifications

The daily priorities for the Field Operations/Business Assistance Coordinator are to coordinate and provide review of all DBE and SWAM Construction activities [mobilization to closeout]. This includes administration, safety, production and quality assurance to ensure that technical assistance is provided across the construction program.
• Closely track all DBEs and SWaMs with work on the project’s critical path to ensure proper staffing, equipment, material, safety and that internal quality programs are used to maintain schedule. Provide engineering support, daily site visits and other assistance to appropriately mitigate factors affecting project completion. All assistance shall be properly noted and documented.
• Upon mobilization and throughout construction, monitor crew size, organization, and stability and continuity of operations, management, and quality performance.
• Develop sample forms as needed, and provide advice and recommendations for completing field forms (daily reports, etc.). Maintain daily journals; and produce weekly reports.
• Track the progression of work and document factors affecting production; specifically, exceptional circumstances (e.g., inclement weather); external factors (e.g., shortage of materials, adjacent contractors); and internal factors (e.g., equipment maintenance, equipment mix, PPE, staffing).
• Work closely with DBEs/SWaMs that experience problems with production resulting from unforeseen conditions, means and methods, or incomplete plans to provide alternatives to complete assigned work.
• Provide onsite review and technical assistance to DBEs/SWaMs working at night to ensure coordination with Prime Contractor, and MOT crews.
• Monitor all commodities of work assigned to DBEs and SWaMs (substructure, superstructure, lighting, paving, HOT operations and tolling construction items).
• Review plans as requested by DBEs and SWaMs.
• Attend safety, quality, civil rights and construction meetings, and direct support to DBEs and SWaMs experiencing challenges in performance

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (preferably a Master’s Degree) in Engineering, Public Administration, Estimating, Construction Management or Procurement.
• Five or more years working in engineering, construction management, public transit or land development.
• Other relevant experience may include: Procurement planning, cost and pricing for proposals, successful dispute resolution, mediation, and partnering experience with DOTs and key project stakeholders, AASHTO Civil Rights Trainings, FHWA Civil Rights Course and Bridge Inspection Course Completion.
• Experience planning and facilitating meetings, working with community leaders and public officials, and handling and tracking intake material.
• Effective verbal and written communications skills with demonstrated experience establishing professional and well-organized end-product communications from various sources
• Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience managing a team of professionals

Additional Information

This position is located in Virgina and is virtual.

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