Construction Project Specialist

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia’s colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university’s vibrant culture, career opportunities, and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are searching for talented people to join our mission. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location
 

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary
 

Assists Construction Project Managers and Campus Planners in organizing ongoing construction projects. Is responsible for the construction project intake process from discovery, assessment, to planning. Monitors project plans and schedules and works closely with Project Managers to ensure priorities are managed appropriately.

Responsibilities
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Maintains and monitors project intake including assessment, and planning
2. Assists Project Manager in determining project requirements
3. Provides essential administrative support to department, including calendar management, scheduling high-priority meetings, and handling critical correspondence, maintaining confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion
4. Develops and delivers executive-level communications, presentations, and reports, ensuring clarity, professionalism, and alignment with the strategic goals of the division
5. Develops and maintains communication plans, decision matrix, and issues log as required by the project
6. Ensures project file management requirements are met including performing post-project audits to ensure project closeout documentation is complete
7. Provides necessary information for project status reporting Distributes meeting agendas, based on approval
8. Prepares necessary presentation materials for meetings
9. Documents meeting notes and follow up key action items and decisions
10. Provides administrative support as necessary

Required Qualifications
 

Educational Requirements
Associate’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience, preferably in construction or facilties project management

Preferred Qualifications
 

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification
Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary
 

The budgeted salary range is $60,920 to $80,000.  Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
 

ABILITIES
Capable of interacting and working with all levels of the university
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity
 

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 202, [email protected].

Other Information
 

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check
 

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf