MEDCO is searching for a capable professional to support our economic development real estate development and construction projects throughout the State. MEDCO was established to relieve unemployment, encourage increased business activity, help retain and attract business to the State and otherwise promote the economic welfare of State residents. MEDCO accomplishes these goals by constructing, owning and leasing projects, issuing bonds and borrowing or lending bond proceeds to finance acquisition and improvement project costs.

Candidates must demonstrate the ability to establish strong working relationships and to communicate effectively with colleagues and external contacts.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

*Assisting with preparation and delivery of solicitation documents, bidding documents and requests for information

*Assisting in writing and comparing construction and consultant scopes of work

*Assisting with all phases (design through implementation) of real estate development projects

*Attending project meetings as MEDCO and client representative

*Building and managing collaborative working relationships with contractors, architects and facility users/tenants

*Updating facility users/tenants on buildout progress throughout the project

*Reviewing progress billings and assisting with negotiations for any necessary revisions

*Assisting with oversight of strict buildout schedule, ensuring deadlines are met

*Assisting in management of real estate development and construction project closeout, including as-built updates and project handover to end users

*Reviewing all lien/claim releases to ensure they are executed by all requisite parties

*Maintaining accurate project notes and project files

* Reporting directly to MEDCO’s Director for Development on project progress and challenges

*Drafting and tracking project budgets, purchase orders and schedules

*Assisting with contract negotiations and contract disputes

*Drafting and assisting in the drafting of operating procedures and operational hand off documents

*Following up on warranty and guaranty issues post project completion

*Coordination of end user vendors and service providers with ongoing construction projects

* Operational management of post-construction projects

*Preventative maintenance compliance, tracking and follow up

*Operational Project repair and replacement compliance, tracking and follow up

*Project operations budgeting and procurement of services

*Coordination of operational project communications between end-users and service providers