Project Coordinator (Engineering)

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Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza is proud to announce we've been named to the 2024 TopWorkplaces list!  If you're looking for a work environment that is genuinely Nashville, and soulfully inspired the Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza on West End is the perfect place for you! Join our family of team members to be a part of a dynamic work culture and enjoy these amazing at work perks:

• Competitive wages

• Paid vacation after 6 months of employment

• Paid sick time and holiday pay

• Health & well-being benefits after 60 days of employment

• 401(k) with employer matching

• Free onsite parking and discounted bus passes

• Complimentary meals

• Discounted hotel stays

• Career development programs and tuition reimbursement

• Community volunteer opportunities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Answer phones, take and transmit messages

• Greet vendors, suppliers and visitors to the department

• Assist, direct subcontract labor, vendors and/or suppliers to the areas needing their attention

• Process all Maintenance Requests Work Orders transmitted to department

• Maintain completed Maintenance Requests records

• Return department copy of all completed Maintenance Requests to initiating department

• Processes all Capital expenditures

• Develops and fosters relationships with preferred/alliance vendors to ensure clear communication, create an environment of partnership, and enforce contractually committed levels of service, quality, delivery and cost

• Prepares bids, evaluate analysis for Director of Engineering review

• Prepare purchase requisitions for all materials necessary to maintain daily operation of department

• Upon receipt of approved purchase requisition, prepare purchase order and distribute copies to appropriate parties. 

• Work with Finance team to track accounts payable and prepare regular updates for review with Director of Engineering

• Track change orders, invoices, and payments to ensure predictable processing and payment

• Responsible for recording and archiving project documentation and record keeping, including meeting minutes and regular architect/contractor communication

• Prepares, finalizes, and distributed requests for proposal to vendors with guidance from Director of Engineering

• Manages the receipt and internal distribution of vendor responses and, as appropriate, reviews proposals, conducts bid evaluation analysis, coordinates bid defenses, compiles selection criteria/requirements, and adheres to selection criteria while meeting timelines and budgetary constraints

• Confirm receipt of purchase order by vendor and track progress till received

• Receive deliveries/confirm accuracy of shipping invoice by comparison to purchase order

• Code incoming invoices with proper departmental codes for Chief Engineer cost allocation 

• Maintain materials purchase order files for all vendors/suppliers

• Maintain/Update departmental “Check Book” / expense log, cross-reference to budgetary guidelines for analysis of operating efficiency.  Bring discrepancies to Director and/or Assistant Directors attention as needed

• Work with Accounting Department to resolve any problems associated with purchase orders/receiving tickets

• Maintain daily attendance and payroll related records to include sign in/out logs, overtime authorization forms, vacation and sick leave records for all departmental employees

• Prepare payroll analysis information for review by Director

• Establish and maintain records system to document all departmental employee training activities

• Maintain appointment calendar for Director, track appointments and inform him of scheduled meetings

• Establishes daily work assignments, and directs flow of same to completion

• Reviews all completed work orders, and inspects completed work as needed to ensure accuracy and quality

• Ensures maintenance shop adherence to cleanliness and safety standards

• Attends all required hotel meetings to keep abreast of in-house activit