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Get Access To All JobsDept./School: Operations Department
Reports to: Executive Manager of Construction, Planning, and Growth
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 04
Minimum Salary: $82,862
Duty Days: 230 days per year
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To coordinate and assist Construction Manager with all new construction and renovation projects in the district. Ensure compliance with all planning and zoning requirements. Manage and maintain organizational documents for all facilities, warranty and closeout processes. Coordination and development of the districts bond programs set up and organizational structure.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED and closely related experience in certain roles
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Computer data entry skills to include Excel, Spreadsheets, Tables, Word Processing, Databases and Technology Platforms specific to the role
- Knowledge of project planning and construction principles
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and installation
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances, and the inspection certification process
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics and specification interpretation
- Ability to conduct on-site inspections for structural, mechanical and electrical systems
- Scheduling projects and assist in managing design and construction teams CMAR process
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five to ten years construction maintenance, project management, or engineering experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Facility Construction, Renovations and Inspections
- Coordinates and oversees construction projects for the district.
- Serves as liaison to bond project teams; architects, engineers, and consultants to develop, review, and finalize project plans, drawings, schematics, and specifications; and construction managers.
- Consults with city, county, state, and federal officials to ensure conformity with codes and ordinances regulating district construction projects.
- Participates in the prequalification or approval process for architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with construction documents, programs, and needs.
- Consults with faculty, administrative staff, and community concerning program preparation and design needs.
- Inspects existing facilities and makes recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Supports Executive Manager to evaluate, establish and recommend priorities for future bond project improvements.
- Reviews and supports the development of and supervision of the bond program construction schedules.
- Coordinates and sets agendas to conduct project development and construction progress meetings.
- Expedites documentation and completion of project punch-list items.
- Coordinates transition of building occupancy operation from general contractor to district upon acceptance of a facility. Includes commissioning and project closeout and acceptance.
- Supervises warranty correction work.
- Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Denton ISD and directives from supervisors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Completes periodic reports of construction project progress and makes presentations to the board.
- Coordinates the storage and handling of construction documents.
- Records and reports all warranty times and makes final warranty check prior to end of warranty periods.
- Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Budget and Inventory
- Estimates costs of construction and repair projects, including labor, materials, and other related costs.
- Assists with the preparation of bidding documents, including notice and instructions to bidders, drawings, and specifications.
- Assists with the evaluation of formal bids and makes recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
- Reviews and approves requests for payment from contractor(s) and designer(s).
- Ensures that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
- Compiles budget and cost estimates based on documented needs.
Safety
- Maintains and supports construction industry safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate with professional efficiency (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress. Provides problem resolution to complex existing field issues and new project constructability.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant's training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.
Dept./School: Operations Department
Reports to: Executive Manager of Construction, Planning, and Growth
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: 04
Minimum Salary: $82,862
Duty Days: 230 days per year
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To coordinate and assist Construction Manager with all new construction and renovation projects in the district. Ensure compliance with all planning and zoning requirements. Manage and maintain organizational documents for all facilities, warranty and closeout processes. Coordination and development of the districts bond programs set up and organizational structure.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED and closely related experience in certain roles
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Computer data entry skills to include Excel, Spreadsheets, Tables, Word Processing, Databases and Technology Platforms specific to the role
- Knowledge of project planning and construction principles
- Knowledge of mechanical and electrical design and installation
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances, and the inspection certification process
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics and specification interpretation
- Ability to conduct on-site inspections for structural, mechanical and electrical systems
- Scheduling projects and assist in managing design and construction teams CMAR process
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Five to ten years construction maintenance, project management, or engineering experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Facility Construction, Renovations and Inspections
- Coordinates and oversees construction projects for the district.
- Serves as liaison to bond project teams; architects, engineers, and consultants to develop, review, and finalize project plans, drawings, schematics, and specifications; and construction managers.
- Consults with city, county, state, and federal officials to ensure conformity with codes and ordinances regulating district construction projects.
- Participates in the prequalification or approval process for architects, engineers, and contractors.
- Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects to ensure conformance with construction documents, programs, and needs.
- Consults with faculty, administrative staff, and community concerning program preparation and design needs.
- Inspects existing facilities and makes recommendations for improvements as needed.
- Supports Executive Manager to evaluate, establish and recommend priorities for future bond project improvements.
- Reviews and supports the development of and supervision of the bond program construction schedules.
- Coordinates and sets agendas to conduct project development and construction progress meetings.
- Expedites documentation and completion of project punch-list items.
- Coordinates transition of building occupancy operation from general contractor to district upon acceptance of a facility. Includes commissioning and project closeout and acceptance.
- Supervises warranty correction work.
- Follows all rules, regulations, and policies of the Denton ISD and directives from supervisors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Policy, Reports, and Law
- Completes periodic reports of construction project progress and makes presentations to the board.
- Coordinates the storage and handling of construction documents.
- Records and reports all warranty times and makes final warranty check prior to end of warranty periods.
- Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Budget and Inventory
- Estimates costs of construction and repair projects, including labor, materials, and other related costs.
- Assists with the preparation of bidding documents, including notice and instructions to bidders, drawings, and specifications.
- Assists with the evaluation of formal bids and makes recommendations for the awarding of contracts for school board approval.
- Reviews and approves requests for payment from contractor(s) and designer(s).
- Ensures that programs are cost-effective and funds are managed wisely.
- Compiles budget and cost estimates based on documented needs.
Safety
- Maintains and supports construction industry safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate with professional efficiency (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress. Provides problem resolution to complex existing field issues and new project constructability.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
APPOINTMENT: The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant's training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Construction Coordinator
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
Your degree and job title must match the minimum requirements stated in the PERM application. A construction management or civil engineering degree strengthens your case; unrelated degrees require documented equivalent experience through a credentials evaluation.
Target contractors with federal project histories
General contractors and construction management firms working on federal or public infrastructure projects often carry E-Verify obligations, signaling established HR infrastructure for sponsoring foreign workers through PERM and I-140 filings.
Search sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Construction Coordinator roles by employers with green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have filed PERM applications for similar roles before cuts prospecting time significantly.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your specific occupation, experience level, and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm your negotiated salary meets the Level I through Level IV threshold required for your PERM filing.
Clarify the I-140 portability window with your employer
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can change employers without restarting the green card process under AC21 portability rules. Raise this in offer-stage discussions so both sides understand the filing timeline and commitment involved.
Document field experience using O*NET task descriptions
PERM audits require precise documentation of your duties. Cross-referencing your resume and experience letters against the O*NET occupation profile for Construction Coordinators ensures your documented tasks match what DOL expects for the role.
Green Card Construction Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Construction Coordinator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Construction Coordinator positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related discipline. EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree or you hold credentials that meet that standard. The employer's minimum education requirement, stated in the PERM application, determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery cap. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency and has no annual lottery. The process takes longer, typically two to four years or more depending on your country of birth and priority date, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Construction Coordinator employer?
The employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, advertise the role publicly, and document that no qualified U.S. workers were available. DOL then reviews the application and, if approved, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 is even filed.
How do I find Construction Coordinator employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Construction Coordinator roles filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Targeting companies that have already navigated PERM filings for similar roles reduces the time spent educating employers on the process and increases your chances of finding a sponsor prepared to commit to the full sponsorship timeline.
Can I switch jobs after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in line?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and your adjustment of status application is pending, you can move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process. Construction Coordinator roles at different employers generally qualify as sufficiently similar for portability purposes, but your immigration attorney should confirm the match before you accept a new offer.