• Construction Project Specialist (Full-Time, Day…

    Queen's Health System (Honolulu, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Provides design and construction coordination on projects and assignments led by the Construction Project Managers.

    • Administers and coordinates functions and activities related to service, consultant, independent contractor contracts for all entities of QHS for the department.

    • Communicates and responds to information inquiries and requests from Facilities Planning, Development and Construction (FPD&C) and from outside vendors.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, and speaking.

    • Continuous: sitting, static gripping of an object for prolonged periods, walking.

    • Occasional: standing, stooping/bending, climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, climbing over and crawling under construction obstructions, lifting and carrying usual weight of 1 pound up to 20 pounds, reaching above, at and below shoulder level, frequent gripping of an object.

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

    • Exposure to hazardous chemicals and infectious agents is an occupational risk; therefore, standard safety regulations must be maintained to avoid contamination.

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Science, Business, or related field; or five (5) years of experience in accounting, finance and/or the construction field may substitute for the education requirement.

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • In addition to education requirement, five (5) years in a combination of accounting or budgeting and construction experience, with at least two (2) years of experience in monitoring and maintaining budgets.

    • Prior experience in healthcare construction preferred.

    • Experience in health field is desirable.

    • Experience to demonstrate the following:

    • Knowledge of fundamental financial and accounting principles.

    • Knowledge of construction laws, rules, and regulations.

    • Ability to understand project specifications and architectural documents.

    • Ability to understand contract provisions and accounting principles.

    • Ability to work independently and effectively with a broad range of internal and external people at various levels.

    • Proficient knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

    • Ability to understand contract provisions, accounting principles and logic based applications.

    • Demonstrated effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet